Does obstetrics and gynaecology perform vaginal oestrogen therapy?

Vaginal oestrogen is local hormone treatment used for symptoms linked with low oestrogen in vaginal or urinary tissues. A clinician may discuss dryness, burning, discomfort with sex, urinary irritation, and changes after menopause or other hormonal changes. Products can come in different forms, and the clinician will explain application, frequency, expected improvement, and follow-up. Tell the service about unexplained bleeding, previous hormone-sensitive conditions, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and medicines before treatment is prescribed.

Record when symptoms began, what makes them worse, and whether you have discharge, bleeding, pain, or urinary symptoms. Bring your medication history and any previous gynaecology diagnoses. Use the product exactly as directed and ask before adding non-prescription hormonal or fragranced products, since these can irritate sensitive tissue or obscure the cause of symptoms.

Arrange medical review for bleeding after menopause, bleeding after sex, persistent pelvic pain, a new lump, or unusual discharge. Seek urgent care for severe pain, heavy bleeding, fainting, or fever with feeling very unwell. Contact the prescribing clinician if symptoms worsen, do not improve as expected, or new irritation develops.

Ask which form suits you, how to use it, when to expect a review, and what to do if a dose is missed. Ask whether your bleeding history or other health conditions changes the plan and whether symptoms could have another cause.