WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for September, 1999: Re: Bacterial vaginosis / estrogen vaginal cream

Re: Bacterial vaginosis / estrogen vaginal cream

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 21 Sep 1999 21:33:36 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 21 Sep 1999, Camille wrote: >
>Hi
>I am 37 and had a tah with removal of one ovary last September. I am on
>premarin estrogen cream due to excessive dryness.

If one ovary is still in, it is unusual to need estrogen cream for dryness.

>I saw my doctor and was diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis. She said
>not to put anything in the vagina while on the antibiotic. The problem
>is that since being off teh estrogen cream I have been experiencing
>migraines and breast tenderness. Is this normal and can I still use the
>cream while on the antibiotic.
>Thank You
>Camille

The migraines and breast tenderness off estrogen cream are the exact opposite of what I would expect (or rather what some women GET when they go ON estrogen). There is an oral form of medication for BV - Flagyl ER one pill a day for seven days. Then you can continue your vaginal estrogen.

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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