| |
 Painful Sex - Alternative for Vagifem? |
From the Sexual Dysfunction after Hysterectomy Articles List |
 Related Titles
Is It Wrong to Not Want an Alternative?
TVH - less painful than the fibroids!
Red Clover - Natural Alternative?
Black Cohosh - Natural Alternative?
Soy - Natural Alternative?
HysterSisters Articles
Options to Hysterectomy
Pre-Op Hysterectomy
Post-Op Hysterectomy
Hormone and Menopause
Intimacy after Hysterectomy
Pelvic Floor
Fitness after Hysterectomy
GYN Cancer
Grief and Loss
Endometriosis
Uterine Fibroids
Hysterectomy Stories
Ask A Doctor
I have pain during intercourse that feel like broken glass. My Doctor prescribed vagifem tablets and within one day the pain was gone. What a great month. When I went back to get a refill, I found out they discontinued the strength of tablets I was taking. The lower strength does not help and I'm now back to square one. Are there other choices?
There are alternatives to Vagifem. If you haven't tried vaginal estrogen cream there are some options. Check with your pharmacist if you'd like to go to your doctor prepared with some specfic options. Often, the pharmacist is a great place to explore the available choices specific to your needs. Once you understand the available options, take the list with you and go back to your doctor. Be specific about your symptoms. Explain the pain, describing it in as much detail as possible and assign a number to the pain along with length of time the pain lasts. This helps to measure the pain for your doctor's understanding.
If you don't like the idea of using a cream, consider asking your doctor for Estring, which is a vaginal estrogen ring inserted and left in place for up to 3 months of continuous release of a low dose estrogen.
Check with your doctor before you add any other other the counter creams or treatments. Sometimes products can be counter-productive.
This content was written by a member of HysterSisters.com as a non-medical professional based on discussions, resources and input from other patients for the purpose of patient-to-patient support.
Related Titles
Is It Wrong to Not Want an Alternative?
TVH - less painful than the fibroids!
Red Clover - Natural Alternative?
Black Cohosh - Natural Alternative?
Soy - Natural Alternative?
Recommended for Hysterectomy Recovery
The HysterSisters Store has gathered products made specifically for your recovery from surgery. Here are the best sellers we can recommend to help you:
- The Great Binder Set - We have made it very easy for you and combined the two best binders and the Silky Sac into a great set to save you money! Our favorite is the Perfect Pocket binder with cold/hot packs!
- Deluxe Hyst Prep Set - As you plan, we've gathered the best products into one set for special pricing.
- Post-Op Panty - These great panties speed recovery, and reduces scarring. They contain a medical-grade silicone panel over incision to reduce scar's apperance while they provide support to weakened muscles and tissues from surgery. Excellent!
- Softest Bra Ever - When you want to wear something, but feel nothing. This is the softest bra ever, in microfiber with no hardware or tags to chafe or dig! The comfort-ribbed underband stays in place gently, so it is perfect for sleeping and lounging.
- HysterSisters Accessory Kit - Are you a HysterSisters fan? This set has a fun collection of HysterSisters items.
- Very Private Moisture - Once your doctor gives you the green light for intimacy, this is the stuff! This is a best selling product with a high rate of permanent, satisfied, repeat customers! Relieves vaginal dryness instantly, protects tissue & enhances intimacy.
"Buy it for the problem, use it for the pleasure."
|
|
|
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
|
 |
|
Hyster Sisters, Inc., 2436 S. I-35 E. Suite 376-184, Denton, Texas 76205
Hyster Sisters, Copyright 1998-2011
|
|
|
Store »
Hysterectomy Checkpoints
Hysterectomy News May 22,2013
