What synchronicity!! My friend and I were discussing all things urinary incontinence tonight. I used HRT during perimenopause and throughout my fifties. I reached full menopause at age 51. I used FemRing, a flexible intra-vaginal ring that fits over the cervix.The ring emits estradiol systemically for 90 days. For the opposing progesterone, I had a Mirena IUD which emits progesterone and only needs to be changed every 5 years (approximately). Suffice it to say that it was a super convenient way to replace progesterone.I stopped HRT around age 62. I am now 72 and have been struggling with full on urinary incontinence. I need to see my doctor. My guess is that I have an overactive bladder and need to strengthen my pelvic floor muscles. I am excited to read that my problem could also benefit from intra-vaginal estrogen in the form of a cream or a pill. Thank you, Dr Lucy, for this very helpful information (including the two films which I will watch. You’re the BEST!!
Probably 10 years ago I spent a priceless $1000 on 8 sessions of pelvic floor PT offered at our gym. Have been doing daily exercises ever since. Now, even at 78, rarely leak, and only a drop or two then.
This is amazing! I call it Serendipity moment. I was just having this conversation with my friends, and also with my doctor. When laughing and jumping, pee goes out...now I laugh about myself, I understand I am aging. At first I was paranoid, I didn't understand what was going on with my body. Education is everything, and your newsletter is unique and amazing. It is easy to read, specially when English is not your primary language. Thank you for sharing and for making us feel we are not alone on this life journey. Much love.
I have a delightful, unedited, decades long friendship with a friend my age and our conversations often begin with: “Is your vagina doing this…?!” Or “Have you noticed your boobs (or face or neck) doing this…?” We’ve laughed for years at the weird things our bodies do. I should call her today…
What synchronicity!! My friend and I were discussing all things urinary incontinence tonight. I used HRT during perimenopause and throughout my fifties. I reached full menopause at age 51. I used FemRing, a flexible intra-vaginal ring that fits over the cervix.The ring emits estradiol systemically for 90 days. For the opposing progesterone, I had a Mirena IUD which emits progesterone and only needs to be changed every 5 years (approximately). Suffice it to say that it was a super convenient way to replace progesterone.I stopped HRT around age 62. I am now 72 and have been struggling with full on urinary incontinence. I need to see my doctor. My guess is that I have an overactive bladder and need to strengthen my pelvic floor muscles. I am excited to read that my problem could also benefit from intra-vaginal estrogen in the form of a cream or a pill. Thank you, Dr Lucy, for this very helpful information (including the two films which I will watch. You’re the BEST!!
Glad to help!! Do talk with your doctor about hormonal and non hormonal treatments. I wish you all the best! :)
Probably 10 years ago I spent a priceless $1000 on 8 sessions of pelvic floor PT offered at our gym. Have been doing daily exercises ever since. Now, even at 78, rarely leak, and only a drop or two then.
I love to hear it!
This is amazing! I call it Serendipity moment. I was just having this conversation with my friends, and also with my doctor. When laughing and jumping, pee goes out...now I laugh about myself, I understand I am aging. At first I was paranoid, I didn't understand what was going on with my body. Education is everything, and your newsletter is unique and amazing. It is easy to read, specially when English is not your primary language. Thank you for sharing and for making us feel we are not alone on this life journey. Much love.
Thank you for reading!!
I have a delightful, unedited, decades long friendship with a friend my age and our conversations often begin with: “Is your vagina doing this…?!” Or “Have you noticed your boobs (or face or neck) doing this…?” We’ve laughed for years at the weird things our bodies do. I should call her today…
haha and yes!
And also use estradiol vaginal cream ONLY on external tissues/labia twice a week.
Great newsletter not just for women who are middle-aged but for their mothers!