Vaginal dryness?

I had my last surgery June 14th, 2005 for a bladder sling and rectocele. I thought I was doing okay and then just this week, I started having burning and irritation in my vaginal area. I called the doctor and they (the nurse) thought I was probably having an infection, so called in an antibiotic. Now I'm wondering if what I have is an estrogen shortage. If so, does the compounded esteriol cream help and how much does it help? I am so sore that the thought of sex makes me cringe. I am on vagifem tablets.

Hi!

It's possible that you are experiencing symptoms of low estrogen. I know when I was having problems I thought I had a yeast infection and/or urinary tract infection. I tested negative to both and ended up with a prescription for Vagifem. Without testing for infections you don't know for sure if you actually have one. Are you taking the antibiotic? I guess if you take it and feel better after you've finished the prescription that would be one way to know.

Let us know how you're doing, okay?

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April Dawn: Yes, I am taking the antibiotic, but so far I'm not feeling much better. I still don't know exactly what I'm dealing with, but have an appointment Friday with my uro-gyn. I had the appointment before I got this latest ailment. I will have to mention to them about my problem or they probably wouldn't take a urine sample since this is supposed to be a follow up to my surgery. I still have a burning irritation in the vaginal area and bladder pressure.