Vagifem - anyone used? Any side effects?

[Oldisthenewblack]

I've just been prescribed Vagifem tablets. I asked my GP for something to help with what felt like dryness 'inside' - difficult to describe but something that I never used to feel. Having just read the enclosed leaflet, it sounds like HRT! I didn't realise. I thought it would be just some kind of fancy lube I'm now a bit concerned as this sounds like serious stuff, and I'm not sure about putting it in my body. I'm not menopausal yet (as far as I know) though I do hav a whole host of symptoms, but that's more to do with other issues sigh Has anyone used Vagifem and did it have any negative side effects?

Thanks in advance

[JinglingHellsBells]

If you use it 2 x a week (or a bit more if needed) that is the same as ONE TABLET/PILL of estrogen (1 mg) taken daily as full HRT

Sorry- that should say 2 x a week FOR A YEAR is the same as a single daily dose.

[Sissysan]

Thank you so much for the information! This helps me a lot and reassures me. Thank you!

[JinglingHellsBells]

No problem and hope it helps :)

[Vickyjenkins]

Hi I have Lichen and the specialist prescribed vagifem to help just started taking it today good luck

[Ginakee]

I have been prescribed vagifem by my gp . He assures me its a miniscule amount of estrogen. He also assured my that it is topical and therefore is not absorbed by the body. It just reaches the place its applied. Bothers me a bit as I'm not supposed to take hrt as in case of blood clots. What do you think ??
Thanks
Gina

[JinglingHellsBells]

@Ginakee

I have been prescribed vagifem by my gp . He assures me its a miniscule amount of estrogen. He also assured my that it is topical and therefore is not absorbed by the body. It just reaches the place its applied. Bothers me a bit as I'm not supposed to take hrt as in case of blood clots. What do you think ??
Thanks
Gina

@Ginakee Your GP is right. It's not classed as HRT.
They are writing new leaflets so the risks on the leaflets in current packs are more accurate.
Incidentally, hrt doesn't cause blood clots if it's transdermal -on and through the skin - (only a tiny risk with tablet form.)
Do you have an existing or previous experience of DVT or circulation issues and clots?

[Ginakee]

I had a more on stroke 11 years ago. My gp assures me this does not cause clots and reading the comments in here has also reassured me.
Thank you
Gina

[Ginakee]

Mini stroke I mean

[Bmlgl]

Can anyone help me. Been using vagifem 2 x week. Been on it since Nov last Yr. I am so fed up now cause I am burning so bad. Doc have done a swab just waiting on results. Has anyone experienced this at all.

[Gargrave]

Thanks for that information, I am in my late 70’s and have been prescribed this. I am also a bit worried when I read of all the possible common side effects.

[JinglingHellsBells]

@Gargrave

Thanks for that information, I am in my late 70’s and have been prescribed this. I am also a bit worried when I read of all the possible common side effects.

@Gargrave Please be reassured. The leaflet is for FULL systemic HRT.

Vaginal estrogen is not HRT. The side effects do not apply.

For some odd licensing law , the manufacturer has to put the same leaflet in anything containing estrogen.

menopause consultants are trying to get this changed. (One is on record on a youtube video, explaining this.)

[Lifewithcake]

Looking for some guidance. I am 26 years old and have been struggling with vaginal dryness and low libido for around 4 years. I think it might be linked to the Cerelle mini pill that I was one previously. I stopped taking Cerelle about a year ago but libido and dryness are still an issue .

I have finally gotten around to going to the doctors and they have prescribed me with Sylk moisturiser and Vagifem pessaries. They haven't inspected it internally and I am worried that I am too young to take Vagifem.

If I need to take it for the rest of my life this could be a very long time!

[Tess1933]

Has anyone started Vagifem whilst bleeding? I am postmenopausal and went for a smear recently and my cervix and high up is bleeding. The smear was very roughly done. My GP gave me vagifem, but I am scared to use it whilst bleeding. I feel this is the gyno's fault who did the smear. I haven't had problems like this before?

[Tinkerbell777]

@Lifewithcake , I had exactly the same issues after being on the pill. It's ironic that something to allow you to have sex freely without worry of pregnancy stops you from wanting sex. I was around the same age as you too. I'm now 47 and started taking vagifem recently and it's been a godsend, I wish I'd started it years ago!