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[Pinkprincess]

Hi ladies
I am on my second lot of vagifem using twice a week but I have started with nausea. I know this can be a side effect of vagifem, will it pass? If so how long?

[Pinkprincess]

Hi Sparkle
Yes, I took the 2 week dose initially prescribed by my GP for dryness, soreness and itching - although she never mentioned vaginal atrophy. I went back as symptoms seemed to return after a week or so of stopping. I saw a different GP who prescribed a second course but said she couldn't keep prescribing it and I would have to go to the hospital and see a gyno. The course she have me I have just used twice a week but have started with nausea. I am due to see the original GP tomorrow to see what she thinks as I don't want to be going through the hospital. The vagifem seems to work for me although I do sometimes get a sore clitoris (sorry if that's too much info!0but as my inner labia have all but disappeared I assume things are much more "open" and it gets aggravated by my underwear. I have atrted using some gel outside to help matters. Yes, it is a gamble but I would hate to go back to how I was at first as I could barely walk/sit without major discomfort. As I say, it put's a whole new meaning to chapped lips 

[Pinkprincess]

Not that I recall but it has only just started (I have been using them twice a week for about a fortnight) I have had a few bouts of the runs too so am thinking it is the vagifem. My bowels seem to be settling but I have nausea.

[CLKD]

It shouldn't affect the gut as it's localised.  Your GP is talking rubbish ........ she/he is able to prescribe for as long as necessary!

Ask for the other VA treatment and see if that is any better? 

[Pinkprincess]

Nausea is on the list of side effects on the vagifem leaflet and apparantly looking on google, a lot of women get it. My GP refuses to prescribe long term until I have seen a gynae at the hospital. What is the other medication called?