Oestrogen HRT to help weak pelvic floor?

Yes I have. I am using it. Some time ago I lost blood and was tested for cancer. It wasn't cancer but the bleeding was, apparently, caused by lack of oestrogen. I am using the pessaries you describe. I have been told by an eminent doctor that the oestrogen is localised and therefore quite safe. Like you, I was wary of using it but so far I have had no ill effects from it at all. I hope this puts your mind at rest.

I might be being thick, but can't see how pessaries might help with a weak pelvic floor?

Plumps it all up down there I suppose. So your bits don't start coming out.

Gonegirl Perhaps a bit like Botox injections to help with stress incontinence?

I would think so. (Could do with some myself. Sigh. )

Don't somehow fancy injections in that area though.

My 82 year old sister has been given these pessaries after some unexplainable bleeding and tests all proved negative. So has an 89 year old friend who has experienced raging cystitis since having sex with her younger boyfriend. It has helped both these ladies considerably. As it is topical I think you need to trust your GP and enjoy the benefits.

Many thanks. That helps a lot