I’ve used estrogen cream before about 4 years ago, as I would have tearing at the 6 o’clock position. It actually helped a lot with that although sex was still painful anyway. (I’m having the tearing again now actually so maybe I should break mine out :-\) It’s good for rebuilding and strengthening the tissue down there. I’m not sure why he would give you that just for irritation though, to start with, as some formulations of it can be a touch irritating down there. Other than that there’s no harm in trying some, if you don’t like it you could use something else moisturizing – the Yes oil-based or just some almond/olive oil?
I had my physical today and the nurse offered to have the Pap done today too, so I said sure why not. I discussed the treatment with her and explained all the steps involved, and how Dr. Pacik became involved with it. My dr offered other speculums but I said the regular one should be ok, not like blue isn’t way bigger right? I didn’t dilate today but it was totally fine. I have to go back in a week for some blood tests, so I need to remember to bring a pamphlet! Totally forgot I had some! The more the merrier 😉
