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Anon,

If your doctor prescribed Metronidazol, I am assuming that he felt you had an infection and needed an antibiotic to knock it out. I'm very glad the discharge is disappearing, but sad that it's not yet helping with the itching.

You wrote this last week; has there been any update? Is the itching still bothering you? Did the nurse return your call?

To answer your other question, there are many kinds of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). Some are customized to each specific woman by her doctor and her compounding pharmacist. (A compounding pharmacist is one that can actually mix creams, for instance, to specific hormonal values as prescribed by your doctor.)

Here's a page from the Mayo Clinic that discusses BHRT:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/bioidentical-hormones/AN01133

Here's a page with a wonderful primer on BHRT and whether they are right for us:

http://www.womentowomen.com/bioidentical-hrt/bioidenticalhormones.aspx

I am curious as to how you decided to try the SottoPelle form of hormone replacement therapy. Is your doctor experienced with many kinds of BHRT, or just that one?

I'm so sorry you're disappointed in this doctor and his staff. How long have you been going to him? You may need to find another doctor, one who will listen and address your concerns once the SottoPelle wears off.

When you look for a gynecologist, you want one who has a special interest in menopause and in BHRT if possible. There are so many options out there now that you need a doctor who simply tests your hormone levels and talks with you about the best options for you. Go on the web and search for gynecologists' offices near you. Then check out their web sites, read about the different doctors, and find one who lists menopause or hormonal issues as part of her or his expertise. Often you'll find this in an office where there are several gynecologists, and they specialize in different areas.

Will you let us know how you're doing now? And whether there is any update?

April 5, 2010 - 10:45am

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