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[Talli]

Hi, I’m on 10mg of Vagifem twice weekly but have had another bladder flare so I’ve popped an extra Vagifem in hoping it’ll calm my bladder down.
Just wondering if it would work that quickly or is it wishful thinking? 

I have an appointment in a months time to discuss upping my dose to four a week as the Dr. at GUM clinic advised it.
Anyway, any help would be appreciated 

[Flossieteacake]

Hello Tali. I find it best to use it daily and ignore the advice on the leaflet to take it twice a week after the two week loading dose. You may also like to buy some vaginal moisturiser such as Yes or Sylk as that can help along side Vagifem with dryness.

Many members use it twice a day on bad days. I use Ovestin. I use it every single day but on worse days I use it twice a day.

[Talli]

Thank you so much for your reply!
The Drs only let me get one box of the Vagifem every three months at the moment  but I’m hoping the nurse will let me have it more often after I’ve seen her.

I use Yes moisturiser everyday day and that’s been great it’s just my stupid bladder flaring and it itches inside my vagina. Sorry TMI
I’ve had swabs done and no thrush or BV or anything so I’m thinking it’s got to be the VA.

[Flossieteacake]

Thank you so much for your reply!
The Drs only let me get one box of the Vagifem every three months at the moment  but I’m hoping the nurse will let me have it more often after I’ve seen her.

I use Yes moisturiser everyday day and that’s been great it’s just my stupid bladder flaring and it itches inside my vagina. Sorry TMI
I’ve had swabs done and no thrush or BV or anything so I’m thinking it’s got to be the VA.

Nothing is TMI on here so please do not worry. I also get the itching and bladder issues with VA and using treatment daily helps. I really am sorry you have only been given one box. I hope you have success at your appointment and they will give you enough to use daily.

Some members find using Vagifem inside and Ovestin cream on the outer area helpful. I know some GPs refuse to prescribe both sadly.

[Talli]

Thank you 

That’s comforting to know that others have the same issues. It feels like a UTI but all my tests come back negative for bacteria.
I’m sure it’s the VA.
It went away when I was on the two week load and for a couple of months after but came back recently. It’s been about 6 months since I started the Vagifem.
The Dr at GUM said many ladies she knows take it daily so I’m really hoping they up my dose at my next app. I’m going crazy lol 

[Flossieteacake]

Thank you 

That’s comforting to know that others have the same issues. It feels like a UTI but all my tests come back negative for bacteria.
I’m sure it’s the VA.
It went away when I was on the two week load and for a couple of months after but came back recently. It’s been about 6 months since I started the Vagifem.
The Dr at GUM said many ladies she knows take it daily so I’m really hoping they up my dose at my next app. I’m going crazy lol

VA can make you think you have a UTI. Is it possible to use it daily until you see the nurse? It is horrid being in pain.

[Talli]

I’ve just got a new box but I’m worried if I use it daily now and they refuse to up it then I’ll be without for 3 months. My surgery isn’t the most forthcoming when it comes to this kind of thing 

[Flossieteacake]

I’ve just got a new box but I’m worried if I use it daily now and they refuse to up it then I’ll be without for 3 months. My surgery isn’t the most forthcoming when it comes to this kind of thing 

I can understand that. Pity you cannot just put a request in and say the Dr at the clinic recommended you use it more often.

[CLKD]

I would pay for an e-mail query to Dr Currie on here, to get the information that 1 can use it nightly if necessary.  There is a plan to get the details in the box altered ....... but that is slow being activated.

U cannot over dose on vagifem.   Ring the Practice Manager today to explain that it is OK to use as often as required, so that she can update her GPs. If necessary she can check on MM Forum. 

Women should not have to suffer with VA because it isn't understood!

[Talli]

I’ve just got a new box but I’m worried if I use it daily now and they refuse to up it then I’ll be without for 3 months. My surgery isn’t the most forthcoming when it comes to this kind of thing 

I can understand that. Pity you cannot just put a request in and say the Dr at the clinic recommended you use it more often.

She actually wrote to them explaining that she she feels I need it four times a week and to prescribe it for me and that I need systemic HRT and to refer me to the Menopause Clinic in Poole if they won’t treat me.
All they e done in response is book an app for me to see the nurse in four weeks. They could have just updated my dose then and there but they’ve evidently decided that I have to wait another four weeks with this rubbish before they’ll even talk about it with me. They’re so pants!

[Talli]

I would pay for an e-mail query to Dr Currie on here, to get the information that 1 can use it nightly if necessary.  There is a plan to get the details in the box altered ....... but that is slow being activated.

U cannot over dose on vagifem.   Ring the Practice Manager today to explain that it is OK to use as often as required, so that she can update her GPs. If necessary she can check on MM Forum. 

Women should not have to suffer with VA because it isn't understood!

Thank you for the message. It been such a long road battling with them to even get this far I just don’t feel like I have it on me to battle anymore.
They’re really back in the dark ages with everything here! 

[Ayesha]

When I realised that the twice a week Vagifem was not working for me, in a phone conversation with my GP she told me to use it every day and immediately changed my prescription to that effect.  Perhaps letting your surgery know that this is what other women are being prescribed, it shouldn't be a post code lottery and they really need educating on this treatment. You need to go armed with all the information you can find to tell the nurse at your appointment.

In the meantime if you can, why don't you order Ovestin online as a back up to help you with your VA while you wait for your surgery to get their act together.
If you are over 50 you can buy Gina, which is Vagifem, over the counter.

[Talli]

When I realised that the twice a week Vagifem was not working for me, in a phone conversation with my GP she told me to use it every day and immediately changed my prescription to that effect.  Perhaps letting your surgery know that this is what other women are being prescribed, it shouldn't be a post code lottery and they really need educating on this treatment. You need to go armed with all the information you can find to tell the nurse at your appointment.

In the meantime if you can, why don't you order Ovestin online as a back up to help you with your VA while you wait for your surgery to get their act together.
If you are over 50 you can buy Gina, which is Vagifem, over the counter.

Hi and thank you for your message 
I’m only 39 (40 in a couple of months) so I can’t buy Gina unfortunately.
I might try ordering some Oveston though, that’s an idea. I wonder if they’ll sell it to me as I’m under 40?
Worth a try though! Thanks for the idea!
I’m up for trying anything!

[CLKD]

I wasn't aware that there is an age limit on OTC Gina !  .  Do U have a friend over 50 then?  U do not have to suffer, do ring the Clinic and tell them that you r having difficulties in getting the GP to agree to their request : for which you paid!  Though a lot of GPs still don't like when we go privately or know more than they do 

[Ayesha]

I ordered Ovestin from Superdrug Online Pharmacy as a back-up when I didn't know what my surgery was going to let me have. I learned all about the products from this forum and knew what to ask for, I don't remember being asked my age just what I needed the treatment for. Knowing the words Vaginal Atrophy was enough for me to get the Ovestin.

I am an old bird compared to you, Talli, and I am wondering if that's why your surgery is reluctant to let you use the treatment on a daily basis, not that it matters at all, it's such a safe treatment.

Do let us know how you get on, it will help others reading your post in the future.