Estriol cream

Maye take an antihistamine in the meantime, and don't use the cream until you have spoken to your GP.

If you are not happy with what the GP says, don't hesitate to ask for a second opinion.

TwinLolly thank you I will

Yes, an antihistamine should help with the itching, but you may feel drowsy, so best taken at night

If you feel fobbed off by your GP like others have said ask for a second opinion, you do not have to tolerate your problems.

Hi I've spoken to doctor today he said I would not get a reaction to the cream on a site where it hasn't been applied. He also said I should take tablets that he won't give me until he sees me face to face because he has to do blood pressure and weight. I've put weight on due to menopause and joints hurting unable to do as much as I used to do. Also my mum has had breast cancer so he said I might not be given anything? I cant get an appointment until 13th May so I have to just struggle on until then.

Also does anyone know if my workplace has to have a policy on menopause because I was going to ask to see it

OP, have you tried Eurax or Lanacane cream? Both are available in e.g. Boots without a prescription.

I’ve used them for a (thankfully short-lived) really awful problem with itching.

Nanna29 I think your doctor is being ultra cautious with not prescribing because your mum has had breast cancer. I have had breast cancer twice myself, yet I am still prescribed a very low dose of Vagirux pessaries because when I stop them, my prolapse problems become much worse.

bypass your GP and ask for an appointment at the menopause clinic ,GP's often know very little about HRT and menopause in general .The menopause clinic will be able to asses your risk and fine the right HRT for you.Persevere with the GP dont be fobbed off ,insist you see a specialist .

paddyann54
I will because I feel hes going to say I cant have anything. I struggling at work im being very careful about what I eat but its hard because im not able to exercise. I work as a carer and I walk 5 miles a day im out all day most days 9.30 till 21.00 doing calls I have very little time to do anything else my son is 12 and I try and spend time with him. Its impacting every aspect of my life. Im waking up during the time so im exhausted during the day. I feel so depressed. I've asked work for help loads of times I've asked again today as I was down to work 7am till 21.00 their response we.ve taken the morning calls off you so now I have less hours than im contracted for I think this might be the hardest time of my life. As for the other suggestions yes I will have a look at these thank you

Nanna29 one of the symptoms of menopause can be itching. It’s probably nothing to do with the cream, just coincidence.

My mum died of breast cancer, so even if I’d wanted to....I couldn’t take HRT. I just managed each symptom separately, as they came along. That seemed to work.

I do hope it’s soon resolved for you. HRT wouldn’t necessarily help anyway.

Take care.

Update i went to see doctor and he's advised me to have a patch with very small amount of hrt in it. So im going to try that and see if it helps. I really need some help because im soo tired only having 3 hours sleep a night and I have to work so I'm willing to try anything at this point

Hi NANNA29.....I can totally sympathise with you.....I'm 64 and had menopause at 52....I to developed a terrible itch , burning and urinary tract problems and was give estradiol to try....I perceived with the cream for over 6 weeks before my symptoms started to settle and now I have none of these issues.....I have it on repeat prescription now....For reassurance about issues with menopause find Dr Louise Newson on YouTube....She is amazing and so knowledgeable.....I found gransnet online and joined so I could ask the same questions as your asking now.....Love being a member...

Another point I meant to add....I used pure vigin oil on my skin in genital area and even on by buttocks because of the itch...If I used anything else it just burned.....Still keep some in bathroom cabinet but not used it since the estridol cream kicked in...

Rather than a patch I would have expected your doctor to prescribe a gel such as Oestrogel. You can titrate the dosage rather than using a fixed dose. Personally I react to the adhesive in patches. The last thing you want if your skin is sensitive.

I've had the first patch on since fri and up to now its not making me ichy. The doctor knew ive been given cream in the past but suggested I try this he didn't say why. I asked about tablets but he seemed to think this was better to try first. In the past when all this started at 44 I had tablets but I had periods and they were so bad like labour and I would spend my time sitting in a bath hoping the pain would go thanks for all the advise

Tablets have to pass through your liver before your body gets any benefit from them. That means you need a far higher dose.
Nowadays doctors prescribe oestrogen in either gel, patches or implants. Stick with it, it can take some time for it to build up enough for you to feel the benefit.

I definitely will on my second patch now not sure how much its helping but doctor asked me to stick with it till they review in 3 months

hydromol cream for itchy skin.

@Nanny29 what is the name of the cream you use?

The cream I was prescribed is called Ovestin, and it’s to be used as a pessary - only in the vagina and on the vulva, not spread on the legs.

I use a gel with oestrogen on my arms and legs, it’s called oestrodiol gel, branded as Oestrodose, and it’s not for use internally.

Perhaps you were told the wrong way to apply the cream by your GP or pharmacist. I’d give them a ring to check?

@Nanna29 sorry!