Experiences with

Vagifem

Has anyone who was prescribed vagifem found it increased headaches and migraines. On google it’s a side effect, my GP says no, my head def unhappy. However overdue Botox due to covid. Other uncomfortable symptoms, but head bonkers just now.

I am unable to use vagifem and estriol; the discharge burns and causes so much discomfort. I am due to see a pelvic floor dermatologist in a couple of days and I want as much information as I can. Thankyou very much; this website has been a huge help for me.

Have started using Vagifem pessaries this week. I have had this problem for over a year I am 83. How long will I need to use the Vagifem and is it safe?

As suggested here I've spoken to my local pharmacist and she said, because it's absorbed locally and only twice a week, using alongside Pred should be ok. 🤞 Thanks for helpful replies. It's a pharma minefield out there.

I have been prescribed Vagifem. Has anyone else use it and does it work

Period after 1 year of being period free

I have seen various bodies, had a Pudendal nerve block, taken Gaberpenten, Amitriptyiline, am on HRT, am using Vagifem and Ovestin cream. I also have Lichen Planus on my vaginal lips, but the Trimovate is making no difference.

Been suffering on and off for 4 yrs had so much prodding and tests which come back ok had bladder pressure and pain They gone down the Hormone route with vagifem and HRT but still having problems with stabbing pain in low pelvic region going around what feels like into my vagina/urethra into buttocks

I have been taking Vagifem low dose for 6 months now with no problems, my RA although lots of damage doesn’t bother me till lately. Sore slightly swollen hands and feet. Sometimes when storms constantly build it happens but this has been ongoing for 2 weeks. Would Vagifem possibly be interfering??

I think this has been brewing for a few years but as there were no white patches i was treated with Vagifem pessaries for dryness and I just thought it was something to do with the menopause.

I refused to NOT have any estrogen in that area...continuous water infections are horrendous and can lead to issues elsewhere in the body...even in the brain (some people with confusion actually have it due to a extreemly bad water infection) so I was placed instead on vagifem 10mg.

I would greatly appreciate any help, I have been using Vagifem for 6 months since it happened. I am not working but would like to. I usually do cleaning or shop work but I don't think I can cope with bending like this, or carrying. The thought of a desk job at my age does scare me.

So we agreed to trial for three months Vagifem Estradiol and then review frequency of UTIS during this period. The Vagifem comes either as suppository or as cream. I like that she is looking at cause rather than treating effect.

I am taking 6mg Progenova daily, 75 Everol patch twice weekly, 1mg Sanderina gel twice daily and Vagifem capsule once daily. My hair has become much thicker and shinier but hair loss has not been arrested yet. Also, should I try some estrogen cream on the scalp directly?

She also gave me VAGIFEM to be inserted every night for at least a month, more if needed. She normally initially gave VAGIFEM (to harden up the vagina, and is a sex hormone!!!! As if I needed that!!!!!)

I am using vagifem. Not doing anything. Had bowel resection earlier this year because of diverticulitis, and to be honest, im over the bowel surgery but the atrophy is making my life a misery. I think this is really only being recognised nowadays, as women never used to talk about it.

Hi Ladies Before I was diagnosed with mbc my GP prescribed Vagifem for dryness and I used it for over a year I’m now obsessed that this contributed to my cancer metastasises although my oncologist assured me that is not the case..she even says I can use it occasionally if I need to now Just wondered

I asked about having extra support with lining with vagifem or progynova but was told that wasn’t appropriate as it would like counteract the bemfola, particularly given the lose dose. We are scanning again on Monday with a view to egg collection at some point next week.

Having recently been prescribed Vagifem for vaginal atrophy/urinary tract infections etc a friend told me she had been looking at biomidentical hormone cream from Wellsprings but I’m a bit apprehensive about ordering it without guidance as when she contacted them they more or less just said your choice

Do other ladies use Vagifem on a regular basis - one doctor tells me safe to use continuously but another said for 3 months only. The GPs are roughly same age so surely their training must be the same.