Vagifem

I have used estrogen cremes in the past as well (when going through menopause). Believe it or not, loss of estrogen in urinatry tract affects incontinence.

I used it for maybe a month. 

It is my understanding, also, that it is not the same as ingesting estrogen, either by mouth or into the bloodstream.

nmi, I know, I didn't know that either. I had been having trouble with the "tinkle" when I would cough or sneeze, and then sometimes, if I couldn't get to the bathroom in time, it would just come, no matter how hard I "clenched."

I put off going to the urologist because I already "knew" what he was going to say, "Lose some weight, sweetie."

But when I finally couldn't take it any more, he checked me out for any physical issues, then started asking me about menopause symptoms.

That's when he explained the connection to me, and I was stunned! I wish I could remember exactly what he said, but it was quite a few years ago. I used the cream, like I said for about a month, and then maybe a handful of other times after that, but not again for many years. 

All I know is, it worked!

Hi,

After a number of years of vagifem, I stopped it the day I was diagnosed with BC, ER+. My doc has recommended Vit E vaginal suppositories either 400IU or 800 IU. I used them for about 10 days just before going to bed. Now about 2 x /week. They are wonderful, do the trick(s) albeit a bit messy.

There is no way I will go near anything with estrogen in it. I am NOT convinced AT ALL it stays in the vagina.

Good luck!

Caroline

Whatever.