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Jean · 05-26-2008, 05:52 AM

To add to this thread:
On my recent ob/gyn visit had discussion on this topic with the dr. She stated clearly that it is important to
keep the blood supply going as lack of blood supply will
also create vaginal atrophy. I guess we could say,
"If you don't use it - you lose it"

Jean

05-26-2008, 05:52 AM	#7
Jean Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,154	To add to this thread: On my recent ob/gyn visit had discussion on this topic with the dr. She stated clearly that it is important to keep the blood supply going as lack of blood supply will also create vaginal atrophy. I guess we could say, "If you don't use it - you lose it" Jean __________________ Stage 1, Grade 1, 3/30/05 Lumpectomy 4/15/05 - 6MM IDC Node Neg. (Sentinel node) ER+ 90% / PR-, Her2+++ by FISH Ki-67 40% Arimidex 5/05 Radiation 32 trt, 5/30/05 Oncotype DX test 4/17/06, 31% high risk TOPO 11 neg. 4/06 Stopped Arimidex 5/06 TCH 5/06, 6 treatments Herceptin 5/06 - for 1 yr. 9/06 Completed chemo Started Femara Sept. 2006