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[CLKD]

Treatments for vaginal atrophy are so localised that there should be no requirement for progesterone or a Mirena coil.  Certainly on the leaflet with my Ovestin it doesn't mention the need for either and neither the GP nor the Pharmacist has suggested taking a break from the preparation, or that other medication is required.  The take-up is mainly at the point of requirement, i.e. in the vagina ………

[Dorothy]

No, no, no, wild horses would not part me from my Vagifem. 

I sympathise.  I wouldn't advise my GP to try taking away my Ovestin unless she has written an up-to-date will and put all her affairs in order.  Mention the possibility of removing my Ovestin and     

[CLKD]

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[Evenstar]

I've been on vagifem for just over two years and my gp has never suggested a break. I get it on repeat and use one every other day. No patches or anything else.
I was certainly under the impression that you could stay on it for as long as you liked.

[Hurdity]

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