Experiences with

Vagifem

Hysterectomy 2010 (ovaries left) oestrogel for past 4 years (premerin before that) recently vagifem (prolapse surgery needed) to see if its helps? But this came back in my blood results under hormone: Oestradiol 2,925???? Surely that can't be right? Would appreciate any advice 🙂

so conclusion for use of HRT Now to decide definitely on the vagifem pessary or estriol cream, favouring the cream if I'm honest. just want it sorted !!

She prescribed Vagifem which I took as prescribed for a couple of months but then discontinued because I developed severe pelvic discomfort, water retention and difficulty urinating and had bloating - discomfort extending into the anus.

Has anyone taken vagifem during this times? They’ve said I’ve got to continue taking it for 12 weeks if I was successful . Plus the prontogest and the cyclogest . Worried about sticking to many things in and harming my precious fet.

I had a natural cycle last time with added vagifem days 9-11 and my lining got to 6.9 mm. This time I have been on a medicated cycle . 75iu menopur, letrozole for 5 days and baby aspirin, vitamin E all the beetroot juice, raspberry tea etc.

We started again with the long downregulated protocol (Buserelin and then 4mg oral estrogen plus 80microgram of Vagifem pessaries). I had my second scan yesterday and my lining is still only 5.2.

But they’ve given me vagifem and I’m going back tomorrow. Did anyone try raspberry leaf tea and if so where did you get it? And the beetroot juice which one would you recommend? And I’m taking impryl does anyone take that an takes l’arginine as well? Sorry for all the questions x

I have seen my GP today and she is suggesting that I might try vagifem as pessary or Estriol cream due to very sore and dry vagina with symptoms of recurrent UTI's, periodically very small traces of blood in the urine.

Hi- I have been on Tamoxifen for five years- because I had a history of UTIs when I was much younger and was worried about the effects of tamoxifen on bladder and vagina I used local low dose estrogen -Estring or Vagifem depending on what was available - apparently this very localized dose doesn’t affect

I am happier with this although the vagifem is less messy, I haven't read good reports of it for long term use. ? the good thing is I can also use Estriol topically every so often which I hope will help. Urine sample came back clear today and no infection so that's a good sign hopefully.

After my HA in November, Dr's stopped my Vagifem pessaries. I thought they were just a localised treatment and not systemic...anyone else had this advised? Can they restart at any point? Noticing their absence!!😤🥺😢

My doctor put it down to low estrogen and I am currently using vagifem which has helped most of the time. My question is........ Is there a link between hashimotos and these symptoms.

I use vagifem, no other hrt. Last period 7 years ago. I have followed an anticandida diet for 25 years. Feel desperate.

Recently my GP started me on 10 milligrams estradiol vagifem pessaries. I understand that hrt has a significant impact on rls. My rls was getting under control however I have noticed since starting this medication I have rls every night.

I asked for a replacement however another GP telephoned me and suggested I tried vaginal tablets and prescribed Vagifem 10 micrograms nightly for two weeks. This will help vaginal dryness. I don’t know if this is going to help but a bit of extra oestrogen has lifted my mood.

After insertion of the vagifem last night the tablet fell out this morning and had not dissolved. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Enjoy your day

I know vagifem isn't supposed to have systemic effects but as the RV endo is basically at the back of my vagina I can't help but wonder if the vagifem is setting it off.

I think this last infection might have followed taking Vagifem for a few days in a row as I also have vaginal atrophy and had forgotten to take it for a week or two so thought I’d do 7 days in a row. Your thoughts please. Thank you for reading this long diatribe Kay

I’m on thyroid meds /-eltroxin .I take these in the morning on an empty stomach I’m going on the above HRT meds . Shall I take them in the evening after food ? Eltroxin states on the leaflet that HRT may Interact ? Pharmacist says there should be no interaction ? Maybe I should get my bloods done

I've been prescribed vaginal estradiol tablets to help with vaginal dryness (Vagifem) but a bit worried that they may trigger endo if estrogen is being put directly where endo grew last time. Does anyone know if it's ok to use? I guess it's about weighing up the risks with the benefits.. Sarah