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@hick    i have had a cystoscopy along with a complete Euro-dynamics testing        it was suggested to me by my doctor leaving that choice to me       i have had several other medical procedures that were much more unpleasant than that cystoscopy and to me it was very similar to having a catheter inserted        would my doctor think i needed another i would not hesitate

 

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@Icegoddess  I don't know if I will ever be able to stop using estradiol. It's a synthetic hormone vaginal cream that I use 3 times a week. Prior to using estradiol I had not been on any hormone replacements, etc. I did try other non-prescription options but they didn't work at all.

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@vcdrt wrote:

@Icegoddess  I don't know if I will ever be able to stop using estradiol. It's a synthetic hormone vaginal cream that I use 3 times a week. Prior to using estradiol I had not been on any hormone replacements, etc. I did try other non-prescription options but they didn't work at all.


@vcdrtI used the patch, but my gyn was adamant that I get off before 65 due to a higher risk for breast cancer.  That's actually lower on my worry list even after having a biopsy years ago.  I'm more concerned with Ovarian cancer due to family history. 

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@Icegoddess  I can definitely understand your concern and think it's good you've considered the possible risks in continuing hormone treatment. Best wishes to you for good health.

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I had one done and it was a little uncomfortable but the procedure went fast. To me it was no worse than a pap smear.
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@vcdrt   I also use a pea-sized amt of Estradiol 3X/week and my doc said I will be using it for the rest of my life. I have a pelvic prolapse and that was the reason he put me on Estradiol.

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Thank you all for your reassuring responses.

I've had a CT scan which could not show a full picture of my bladder  due to hip replacement hardware on both hips that got in the way.

I too have been taking D-mannose and estriol cream.

Kidney and all other labs have all been fine.

I guess a cystoscopy is in my future Smiley Happy