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[Midnight Shadow]

Hi everyone, I haven't been on here lately, so hope you do mind me returning. Pleased to say my Vaginal Atrophy has been at Bay for several weeks, so have not needed to use many Vagifem tablets, about 1 a fortnight. Unfortunately though it has returned a little, guess from stress as I have been off work for 6 weeks with severe Vertigo and  balance issues. ( That's another story) Just wondering if anyone can advise me,. Would I be able to give my self a boost with the Vagifem tablets by using 3 a week instead of two. Haven't used one since last Saturday. I know it's only supposed to be two a week.  Don't want to do anything I shouldn't.  Going away on Saturday and would like to be rid of the Atrophy. Replies would be much appreciated. Hope everyone else is improving.

[Hurdity]

Hi Midnight Shadow

Just to say it seems unfortunately you weren't given proper instructions about using vagifem. It is important to keep up the maintenance dose of twice weekly beyond the initial daily use for a fortnight, in order to keep vaginal atrophy at bay.

The point is, if used correctly - it does just that for most women - ie prevents the return of vaginal atrophy. However it is a reversible process - it is never "cured" as such. As soon as you stop using it, ie supplying the vaginal cells with oestrogen, the tissues eventually revert to their original state ie thin

I suggest you actually use it daily until Saturday and thereafter twice weekly without fail! I don't know whether that will give you a sufficient boost - but it should do for the time being. Depending on how long you are going away for, you could do another week on your return - but don't miss those twice weekly doses!

Have a good holiday! 

Hurdity x

[Maryjane]

I am 48 and the consultant said it is for life, don't stop using the vagifem. My sister in law is 58 went to have a smear her VA is so bad the could not get the smallest speculum in and has to use vagifem for four months every night for them to,try again, it has narrowed so much and is so painful.

[CLKD]

I can get away using Ovestin 1mg cream 1 squirt every 5 days …….. but it is important to recognise symptoms and boost the amount ASAP!