WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 2008: Re: ESTRACECREAM?: Weight Gain

Re: ESTRACECREAM?: Weight Gain

From: JoAnn NP (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:53:44 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 27 Oct 2008, truluvcats wrote: >
>Hi,
>I just wrote about Estrace cream & thought I'd address this topic in
>another post. I'm 58 and postmenopausal 8 years. I used to be very
>active until I got a back injury and I exercised all my life until then.
>Plus I had a terrible diet because of diagnosis of hiatal hernia (acid
>reflux) and I ate a lot of ice cream. Not I'm on more of a healthy and
>non-fattening diet,, and beginning to exercise again.
>
>Alot of my clothes don't fit me. I went from a size 8 to a size 12 &
>would like to lose 25 lbs. or so. I'm a bit too voluptuous but not
>obese. Question is, am I fighting a losing battle? My weight has mainly
>gone to my waist and tummy, altho I've never had a flat tummy. But now,
>I have like this little pouch of fat that I can't stand looking at or
>anyone else for that matter. It's gone down a little since I've been
>eating better but is this something that just won't go away no matter
>what because of being postmenopausal. I also have large,full breasts,
>and wish I could get a breast reduction but I want to lose as much
>weight as I can before making any decisions through diet/exercise. My
>Dr. just precribed me estrace cream (a low dose) for vaginal dryness,
>etc. I've never taken hormones and even tho it's local, I fear what
>other side effects it will have on my body. Isn't it estrogen that
>helps you to gain weight? I'm confused. Is there a topical cream that's
>not hormonal that would reduce vaginal dryness. I feel it's because I
>haven't had intercourse for quite a while because of circumstances and
>non-use made a speculum feel like a knife. The Dr.could not complete
>the exam.
>
>My ex- is coming for a visit in a little while and we may or may not get
>together. I fear that intercourse will be extremely painful. Is there
>anything I can use besides estrace. I plan to call my Dr.tomorrow about
>my hesitation even tho it's 1/8 of an applicator. I also just started
>taking "Detrol" because of excessive urination (going on a month now).
>Tests show I'm healthy otherwise.
>
>Anyone have any feedback?
>Thanks

>
>--
>T.
>

truluvcats Estrace localized cream will relieve your vaginal atrophy .It is helpful to use to start out.You can supplement it with external Astroglide or Replens after the vaginal atrophy is treated.This estrogen vaginal cream may actually help your urinary symptoms as well.You were probably checked for a urinary track infection but if not you should be tested.You are entitled to a healthy happy sex life .If you use the Estrogen cream it will not cause weight gain.As far as exercise,if you have a physical therapist ,ask them about in the water exercises if available near you. Take care.Jo Ann NP

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Jo Ann  NP
Scottsdale, Arizona

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