Meet Natalie, a 44-year-old mother of four. Natalie struggled navigating intimate health challenges stemming from childbirth and premature ovarian insufficiency - something that greatly impacted her confidence.
"Childbirth and my experience of premature ovarian insufficiency at the age of 39 triggered vaginal symptoms such as dryness, itching, soreness during sex, decreased lubrication," Natalie shares, shedding light on the challenges that began to appear in her late thirties.
The onset of these symptoms left Natalie grappling with embarrassment and a dip in confidence. The use of vaginal lubricants, intended to alleviate discomfort, only exacerbated the situation by causing thrush.
Despite trying various brands of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), oestrogen pessaries, and creams, nothing seemed to help alleviate Natalie’s symptoms. She also coped with bladder urgency, which left her having to meticulously plan toilet stops when outside of her house and demanded multiple trips to the toilet at night, disrupting her sleep. “If I did hold on I would have pains in my stomach. The flow of urine would be very slow despite having such urgency” shared Natalie.
Natalie's turning point came when she crossed paths with Dr. Sarah at The Door W4. "Nothing was too much trouble," Natalie reflects. After meeting Dr. Sarah, Natalie felt empowered to make an informed decision. She was even given the opportunity to connect with a previous client of Dr. Sarah’s, allowing her to gain insight into the positive outcomes of the procedure.
Post-treatment, Natalie boasts a noticeable improvement in bladder urgency, a significant relief that has translated into better sleep. "I am already having better sleep as the urgency is not causing me pain in my tummy in the night," Natalie shares, highlighting the transformative impact of the procedure.
Natalie's journey amplifies the importance of personalised care in overcoming intimate health challenges, something Dr. Sarah has a wealth of experience in. If Natalie’s story sounds similar to yours, book your free consultation at The Door W4 and start your journey to a better quality of life.
Our fully trained staff are here to guide you through your visit, and the best way to start is with a complimentary 30 minute 1-to-1 consultation with our practice manager and treatment expert, Kellie Lloyd. Kellie will be able to advise on practitioners and treatments, help you discover your goals and set a plan to reach them, with no obligation to commit to any treatments that are discussed.
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