Thank you @hydrangea having others support is so important 
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Yes, so lucky I found this forumā¦the info in just few days has been so greatā¦keep us informed of your progressš
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Ps, just Love your name on forumā¦Ive adopted badassbreastš¤
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Letrozole keeps estrogen from forming, so I know it is risky to use hormone suppositories. But the vaginal symptoms were so bad I decided they were worth the risk. I talked to my oncologist and she prescribed Estradiol 10mcg twice a week. I cut it down to once a week to keep the risk as low as possible. My GP wouldnāt do it, but my oncologist would
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Hi hbbirdā¦I was on estradiol for 15 yrs, very low doseā¦then advised to stop with letrozole, and miserable too. Going to try the Yes product next, n if that doesnt work, Iām talking to my hormone oncologist. Just have to educate our Drs on this subject, since they dont give us any infoā¦
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I used to be a researcher, among other things, so I did look up the latest studies on taking vaginal hormones with Letrozole. Bottom line is the jury is still out on whether there is systemic absorption and if so how significant it is. It is still under study. I can list a few studies if people want to see them.
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Hi hbbirdā¦that would be great to read a few more studiesā¦I read one that said the sameā¦more studies neededā¦
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Youāve said exactly what I wanted. I probably will do the same s you, going down to 1 pessary once I get things under control. I know the risk is not zero and I seem quite a few papers on the subject, with the latest one posted Nov 23 which was mainly about increase in mortality with tamoxifen and AIs, very few studies about recurrence. But you have to consider your quality of life.
My formal complaint is in at the GP but senior partner is off on leave, they ironically asked if I now wanted an appointment with a GP to discuss, I declined and said Iāve escalated back to oncology and breast surgeon. I had a phone call from oncology nurse at 8:40am Monday morning with a follow up before 11 am. They will contact GP.
Take care
Yes!! We must advocate for what we need, and regretfully, do our own research tooā¦good luck with everythingš¤
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I tested a lot of the things available and decided on hyalofemme eventually as it lubricates but also helps stop you getting infections of the urinary tract. I was having sex then but my husband can no longer perform I think itās cos he had an enlarged prostate. I am now 68 and 3/4 but I would have liked to have continued.
Lovely name, one of my favourite plants but itās name means it needs water (in Greek)
Seagulls
Hi Seagulls! Thank you for infoā¦trying the AhYes prefilled applicators and the vaginal moisturizer tooā¦just started, so weāll see. I hope your husband can get some specialist help for his medical issue. Life is too shortš
I did find it painful to begin with but I kept going and it was great until my husband stopped having erections. I have been told viagra is brilliant for this (at least thatās what my 70 year old brother told me when he was a young man of 68.
So worth a go too
Best wishes
Seagulls
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Hope you find some relief, and your husband gets his mojo backš
Thank you he certainly seems pretty depressed today but I hope he feels more upbeat soon