Hi Maebelle , 

 I and others  that I know who have  used the oestrogen cream / gel have had absolutely no side effects . You don’t use it continually but have a break .

The NHS website says it is common to have no side effects or minor ones . 

You should of course discuss any specific concerns you have with those that presided it to you . They will have done so with full details of your medical history . I hope you get it sorted . Xxx

Thank you Cat-Cat and apologies for the radio silence - I had a wisdom tooth extracted on Thursday and I think the combination of that, feeling stressed and the heat made me wither a bit!

I’m in awe of Dollysocks’ strength - a major op in this heat and still going strong.

I have been thinking of you both and hope you are okay? xx

Hi Maebelle , 

That seems  a lot having your wisdom tooth removed too . Hope you are feeling ok . 

I am doing fine , just trying to keep busy . Just over a week for me to go until my hospital appointment .

I had another look at my hospital letter and it just refers to a “ procedure “ , although I know the GP referred me for a biopsy . There is also reference to me taking a few ibuprofen before . 

As I have had issues with getting a smear test before , think due to the positioning of my cervix ( inverted ? ) and I also have a prolapse , I am going to phone them up . I think it is better to discuss pain management and any alternatives for me .

I don’t want to just pitch up and potentially get it postponed , as fed up waiting and also have a holiday booked for the week after . 

Dollysocks if you are reading , hope you are also doing ok .

xxx

Just to reassure you Cat-Cat the letter I received also referred to ‘a procedure’ and although my GP failed to find my cervix, the consultant went in with a smaller speculum and found it straight away with no pain at all.  When I was googling my symptoms, I did note that they seem to think a paracetamol tablet 1hr before treatment (including a biopsy) was adequate!

Also, my consultant was very adamant that there were alternative pain management options/procedures if I was in too much pain or discomfort.

Considering how stressful the waiting around for appointments and results is, I completely agree with calling them tomorrow to clarify your situation.  More delay would be horrid for you xxx

Hi Cat-cat. Have now ventured to family the travelling made me so tired I also went shopping yesterday and I feel Im bionic, but realise I am doing too much. Just had a 2.5 hour sleep!! Wounds healing well.... Im just not patient in regards to other things!!!

Again waiting for appointments I feel your pain. It will be 2 weeks Wednesday since my op im counting down to the pathology report!!! Fingers crossed xxxx

Mabelle another procedure for you!!! I had a B12 booked, but cancelled due to the heat. I hope you are ok? Yes weather is cooling, but Im like Michael Fish on weather watch. If you remember Michael Fish that is lol xxxx