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[Bridge48]

I've been on Ovestin since last November but I am finding that it's not doing such a good job recently and my bladder symptoms are returning. I'm 70 so cant go back on full HRT which I stopped 10 yrs ago. Does anyone have any knowledge of something stronger or more powerful than Ovestin. It's really making me miserable.Help! 

[Annie0710]

You could try vagifem, it's a pessary (tiny) that is attached to a disposable applicator, the applicator is very slim (pencil thin), I would suggest starting by 14 day reload and see how you get on after that on 3 times a week, you may have to add in more doses each week x

[Bridge48]

Thanks for yr reply. Do you think Vagifem is more efficient? Looking at the Forum, more people seem to use it than Ovestin.

[Sweetscarlett]

I use vagifem twice weekly as well as Ovestin on my outer bits. So combine the two for results !

💜Ssx

[Annie0710]

Thanks for yr reply. Do you think Vagifem is more efficient? Looking at the Forum, more people seem to use it than Ovestin.

I was using Ovestin externally along with vagifem internally as I had problems in and out.  Ovestin was great but I don't like the messiness of it.  Now I insert vagifem daily half way up and it seems to tackle both problems great x

[CLKD]

Oh - replied on the other thread Bridget.  Maybe do a reload and/or use every other night for a while?  [see my ramblings on the other thread]

[Tinkerbell]

I changed from Ovestin to Vagifem, I personally find it better.

[CLKD]

How much do you need to keep symptoms under control Tinkerbell?

[Tinkerbell]

CLKD...I need to use the Vagifem everyday.

[CLKD]

   the dosage is less than years ago, I think it was 25 ? now it's 10 ?

[Tinkerbell]

Yes it 10mg now, the good female GP at my practice is happy to hand out five doses a week as she said many women just can't  manage on the 2 x 10 recommendation.

[CLKD]

That's a relief!

[Annie0710]

Ive just had it confirmed  today by an nhs gynae that the vagifem is such a minute amount of oestrogen that daily use is fine x

[Bridge48]

Thanks for all the helpful replies. I've got some Vagifem now but GP doesnt seem to want to prescribe both...

[Annie0710]

Bridge you can use both, if he won't prescribe both you could order ovestin privately from a reputable online pharmacy x