Frequent burning feeling in my urethra.

[BigButtons]

Am on 100 patches and norithisterone with a sequi regime. In the last month I got what I thought was a UTI. Terrible constant burning and heavy sensation in bladder and urethra. Was given antibiotics but I am not sure that was the cause. It comes and goes though. Some days all is fine and other days it is bad. I feel like I want to go to the toilet- as you would with a uti but there is no stinging as such when I do. It’s flared up again today.
is this yet another menopause symptom and can anything help?
thanks

Vaginal oestrogen

I was like this. Vaginal Oestrogen sorted it really quickly.

Yep you can order vaginal oestrogen online or get it on prescription. I’m also going to trypkens as suggested by GP.

Thank you! I have asked the gp for some. It’s really annoying.
does this mean the HRT isn’t as effective if this is happening?

Ovestin cream is a life saver. X

If it doesn't go away with the HRT have a look at Sally K Norton on YouTube. I was loaded with oxalates and I had what you had.

Six months of no tea, no oranges and a low oxalate diet, my health is revolutionised.

@BigButtons I don't think it means it's less effective, but topical HRT directed at a particular area just helps that area. So both is fine.

I drink shit loads of tea!

So did I. I ate a tonne of oranges and drank orange juice. My diet was high oxalate and then I learned. Went through eight weeks of white knuckle oxalate dumping and then it slowed and I am still losing it but OMG! The difference in overall health. I still drink coffee. Haven't had tea for nine months now and I really choose my fruit and vegetables wisely now.
Sally K Norton. Amazing woman. My hero.

Ovestin is a gift from the Gods!

Limiting some drinks and foods may help symptoms but doesn't deal with the underlying cause.

That is a thin bladder lining which is easily irritated by tannins/ caffeine/ acidic fruit(s) and juices.

Using vaginal estrogen repairs the bladder lining- makes it thicker and less likely to be irritated.

https://www.balance-menopause.com/menopause-library/vaginal-estrogens-what-is-ovestin-and-how-do-i-use-it/

I have been using vagifem for this for a while but hasn't helped - is Ovestin better ?

Yes as you can use it externally as well as internally which really helps.

Thank you @Pigeonqueen

It so is. It’s changed my life x