I am a senior citizen (71 years) with a prolapsed uterus. Wi...

04.13.2021

Vermont brookfield

“I am a senior citizen (71 years) with a prolapsed uterus. Wi...”

I am a senior citizen (71 years) with a prolapsed uterus. With the help of a doctor at NVRH and ultimately at Dartmouth-Hitchcock, I was able to avoid surgery (hysterectomy). This is important to me as I have had a total hip replacement and extensive shoulder surgery in the last few years. The alternative took several tries with various vaginal pessaries. Initially, they were difficult to insert and remove due to a decrease in natural lubrication. I bled each time and the discomfort was very disagreeable. The physician's nurse practitioner prescribed Estriol. It helps enormously in coping with my medical problem and being able to return to a life without pain and inconvenience. I understand that this is a medication that I will use long-term.

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