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by Dr Sarah Gray
Fri Mar 14, 2014 10:51 am
Forum: painful intercourse
Topic: painful intercourse
Replies: 1
Views: 4084

Re: painful intercourse

It is difficult to say what the lumps are without examining them directly and they may or may not have something to do with the pain. As the vaginal lining gets thinner at menopause sex can become painful. If your GP cannot help you might consider going to your local integrated sexual health clinic....
by Dr Sarah Gray
Fri Mar 14, 2014 10:47 am
Forum: vaginal issues
Topic: vaginal repair
Replies: 1
Views: 2939

Re: vaginal repair

I do appreciate that you are having a lot of difficulty and just wonder whether one of the newer silicone pessaries might be able to offer some more effective support and make you more comfortable. You might ask to be referred to a consultant who is familiar with these to discuss the possibilities
by Dr Sarah Gray
Tue Mar 11, 2014 12:13 am
Forum: menstruation
Topic: Bleeding between periods
Replies: 1
Views: 2384

Re: Bleeding between periods

There are all sorts of reasons for bleeding between periods and fibroids are well down the list. It is unlikley but might be that the diannette contributes. What is important is that you are examined and all the various explanations considered. You should go either to your GP or a sexual health clin...
by Dr Sarah Gray
Tue Mar 11, 2014 12:09 am
Forum: general
Topic: Pelvic pain
Replies: 2
Views: 3055

Re: Pelvic pain

Unfortunately they can be varicose veins nd there is little your GP can do. It is sensible to avoid too much weight gain or standing and support tights and socks can sometimes help.
by Dr Sarah Gray
Tue Mar 11, 2014 12:06 am
Forum: general
Topic: Are varicose veins hereditary?
Replies: 2
Views: 2991

Re: Are varicose veins hereditary?

The tendency to varicose veins runs in families but is not directly inherited. They are more likely to be problematic after childbirth as the pregnant uterus effectively stops blood returning from the legs and the increased pressure makes the thin walled veins blow up. It is like blowing up a balloo...
by Dr Sarah Gray
Mon Mar 10, 2014 11:59 pm
Forum: vaginal issues
Topic: Vaginal discharge
Replies: 1
Views: 2451

Re: Vaginal discharge

There are many reasons for vaginal discharge and if it is not bloody, offensive or very coloured there is unlikely to be a disease process responsible. The implant essentially works by stopping you releasing eggs and therefore you do not get the thick sticky mucus associated with ovulation. As a res...
by Dr Sarah Gray
Sun Mar 09, 2014 10:42 pm
Forum: pregnancy & fertility
Topic: Endometrial polyp
Replies: 6
Views: 6333

Re: Endometrial polyp

I am a little confused as ovaries do not usually grow polyps..can you explain a little more. I would have thought an endometrial polyp (inside your womb) would have been picked up previously but they can develop.
by Dr Sarah Gray
Sun Mar 09, 2014 10:39 pm
Forum: general
Topic: Back stiffness when menstruating
Replies: 1
Views: 2398

Re: Back stiffness when menstruating

I think this is probably an effect of the hormone changes as estrogen is lowest at this time in the month.
by Dr Sarah Gray
Sun Mar 09, 2014 10:33 pm
Forum: vaginal issues
Topic: Vaginal HRT
Replies: 3
Views: 3716

Re: Vaginal HRT

I would disagree as there is no evidence that the very low dose of estrogen in vagifem will have any stimulant effect on the lining ot the womb with twice a week use. Addititional progestogens are not necessary. It is possible that the change in smell relates to insufficent estrogen to restore the n...
by Dr Sarah Gray
Wed Mar 05, 2014 11:59 pm
Forum: general
Topic: Tampons fall out/retroverted uterus.
Replies: 2
Views: 3153

Re: Tampons fall out/retroverted uterus.

I would agree that pelvic floor exercises are likely to help both with the tampons and continence. Weight control is however very important as the pressure from above really makes things worse.
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