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[northwest1965]

I have been using Vagifem for a while now. However it isn't really helping that much.

What are my options? Should I be discussing with the GP about using more often?

I am 52 and have the occasional flush. No other symptoms apart from lack of libido (but I think that is more to do with the pain involved)

Any help anyone?

[CLKD]

How long have you had the prescription?
How often do you apply - some ladies find that they require it every night plus Sylc or similar to keep outer lips softer
I use Oveston1mg - used initially every night for 2 weeks then 'as necessary' though it's recommended every 4th and 6th/7th. night.

[Joaniepat]

You could try doing a nightly reload for 2 weeks, and then drop the dose to whatever suits. How many times a week do you normally use it? I use 5 a week, some people need to use it every night. You can also apply one of the estriol creams to the vulva, as well as using Vagifem, either Ovestin or the weaker generic estriol cream. Some people need the full works to get VA under control 
JP x

[Tinkerbell]

How many do you use a week? I am a similar age to you and need to use it every night, I have also needed to go on systemic HRT as well to deal with the discomfort of the VA.
I would do a two week reload and up to 5 days a week.

[northwest1965]

I use it twice a week.  That's probably why the VA causes so much discomfort. Originally prescribed, maybe 2 years ago.

I will do a reload nightly for 2 weeks and see from there. Thanks for the advice, I wasn't aware that I could use it more often.

I use coconut oil on husband and me as well.

Thanks for your advice ladies, I may, just may get my sex life back

[Annie0710]

I was using vagifem 2/7 plus ovestin as and when needed. It became a chore so now I use vagifem each morning and it's doing the job.  I've started inserting towards the front halfway up as suggested by someone here and it's really helping x

[Tinkerbell]

5 x a week is equivalent to the old dose, Vagifem used to be a 2 x 25 mg dose and then the manufacturer reduced the dose to 10mg.

[CLKD]

 

[northwest1965]

I was using vagifem 2/7 plus ovestin as and when needed. It became a chore so now I use vagifem each morning and it's doing the job.  I've started inserting towards the front halfway up as suggested by someone here and it's really helping x

Ah...that may also help, I tend to put as far back as possible

[Annie0710]

I was using vagifem 2/7 plus ovestin as and when needed. It became a chore so now I use vagifem each morning and it's doing the job.  I've started inserting towards the front halfway up as suggested by someone here and it's really helping x

Ah...that may also help, I tend to put as far back as possible

Yes give it a go.  It really has done the trick externally xx

[northwest1965]

Just a thought, its the tablet form i am using and not the cream. Does that make a difference?

[Zara69]

I try and aim my vagifem half way and towards the front (bladder) as most of my pain is/was urethral.  I think it has really made a difference using it like this.

[Annie0710]

Just a thought, its the tablet form i am using and not the cream. Does that make a difference?

Vagifem tablet in the blue applicator? That's what I use x

[northwest1965]

yes the little white pill in applicator

[Annie0710]

Yes as you insert push towards tummy and only half way up.  I'm sure it's helped lubrication as well as the external VA and still keeps UTIs at bay for me x