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January 15
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A MyBCTeam Member

Hello,
Yes, we need help when we are on a aromatase inhibitor that removes ALL ESTROGEN as it sets us up for Vaginal pain, atrophy, Urinary Incontinence, and so much more that the medical teams do NOT tell us.
The OLD Research on vaginal estradiol cream, etc. is just that OLD.
My Medical Oncologist, OB-GYN, Sexual Medicine MD all discussed and agreed that vaginal estrogen/estradiol is absorbed locally and in the small amounts prescribed is acceptable.(Imvexxy Vaginal Suppository 4mg-10mg) or a vaginal cream. Use 2 times a week.
Also, the use of vaginal suppository such as Revaree (Hyaluronic Acid-moisturize and lubricate). Use Every 3 days.
As well as the liberal use of Coconut oil both externally and internally. Use Daily
These three things done together consistently WORK. Yes, it will take a few weeks for you body to acclimate to all of this. It also depends on how raw and dried out your tissue is and how torn and cut up it is.
My profile has information regarding all of this as well. I probably will need to be updating it again soon.

Quality of life includes sexual activity, not leaking urine, and being active!
Just because we got breast cancer doesn't mean we should have to suffer with all of this additional unnecessary debilitating health issues, men wouldn't!

Forgot to add that I haven't had a UTI since I got started on all 3 of these!

January 17 (edited)
A MyBCTeam Member

Your reply was extremely helpful to me.Thank you so much. I bought a vaginal lubricant with hyaluronic acid vitamin e and some other only good stuff. I am telling my oncologist next week.When I see her that I am just too afraid to use the estrogen cream in any way.I still got a u t I while using it.Religiously. It is not worth it for me to use if it is not doing what I hope it to do.

January 16
A MyBCTeam Member

I also have the burning on urination.... urethra issue and bladder...and frequent urination...I was given estradiol cream by my gyn and approved by onc. used small amount 2 x week. I don't get utis.... it's just the frequent urination and pain with urination
I'll keep ya posted...I know it takes time to work...
this is soooooooooo debilitating

January 16 (edited)
A MyBCTeam Member

Thank you!!

January 17
A MyBCTeam Member

my Dr told me to use coconut oil for vaginal dryness

January 16

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