In my article Someone Save My Sex Life! The estrogen cream I used is called Premarin. It is a topical cream you insert much like yeast infection creams. It is thick and does not leak. I used it every night for a week and then every other night for 2 weeks. The maintenance is twice a week. It is very easy and works miracles. Your vagina regains fullness, lubrication and elasticity.
Bring it up to your doctor. If they are hesitant ask them to try a low dose. If they are still hesitant because of the level of relation that estrogen has to your cancer testosterone cream is also an option. I don't know anything about it, but was at a support group last night and learned about it from the breast nurse who ran the group.
Do not be afraid to talk about this. You will need to be your own advocate. The gynocologist is the person to talk with and have them consult with your oncologist. These medecines will not be your oncologists specialty so the conversation between the gynocologist and the oncologist is the protocol. If you feel you need a second opinion get it! If you feel your doctors aren't sensitive to sexual issues get new doctors. Sex is an important part of live and is one of the things that makes living more than surviving.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment