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[Joaniepat]

Ovestin comes with one applicator per tube so that you can measure the correct dose. The generic versions of Vagifem, such as Vagirux, come with reusable applicators.
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[Bungo]

I asked for ovestin but he said to try this. Is ovestin as effective ? If I do have VA it's mild enough, I have no issues with vagina yet, more itch in the vulva. So maybe ovestin will work as a long term preventative . I'll see if we have the generic here in Ireland . Thanks so much Joaniepat

[Joaniepat]

Yes, Ovestin is effective but is a different oestrogen, estriol as opposed to estradiol.  Ovestin might be a good idea as you can apply some to the vulva to hopefully treat the itching and dryness there. Vagifem is good for vagina and bladder, Ovestin for the vulva. You can use both products if you like. (I use Vagifem 5 nights a week, and Ovestin externally on non-Vagifem nights.)
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[Bungo]

Thanks Joanie . The GP said the vagifem would help the itch in vulva too if it is caused by VA. They're super easy to insert , today was day 1 , fingers crossed.make sa difference. Cant believe you have to  use 5 days a week. Are you also using hrt? It's expensive enough here in Ireland, cost me €40 for this month. Afterwards will only have to use twice a week so won't be so bad. I swear, I reckon i spend €80 a week on supplements (am a vegan weightlifter so take about ten supplements a day, protein shakes etc), other meds, GP visits and health insurance. Future hrt will potentially bring it up to €150. Insane! I can't afford the menopause

[Joaniepat]

This business of advancing years doesn't come cheap, does it?
As to the five Vagifem, it used to come in a 25 mcg dose as well, but they now only do the 10 mcg version for "commercial" reasons. I do seem to need the old dose of 50 mcg per week. Also, the Estring vaginal ring delivers 50 mcg per week, so there are no problems with this dosage.
I also use 100 mcg Estradot patches and Testogel, but luckily, as I am over 60, I no longer pay prescription charges.
I can see that it is expensive for you in Ireland, but hopefully it is easier to access GP services there than it is here!
Hope the Vagifem works well for you.
JP x

[Bungo]

I've been told to use twice a day for first 2 weeks. Online it say once a day for first 2 weeks. Could my GP have gotten dosage wrong? Seeing as don't even know if this is in fact VA, I definitely don't want to be using it more than need( apart from the waste of plastic and cost😃)

[Bungo]

Very very bloated today, could be entirely unrelated