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Furyan

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Vagifem
« on: Today at 01:25:59 PM »

Hi all

I’ve just been prescribed Vagifem to help with internal issues as I wanted to see if it would help with sensitivity.

Has anyone found it helps with libido/sensitivity as well as lubrication?

Also, can Vagifem be taken every day if needed? I know it isn’t the same as Ovestin, but I had to take that daily and wondered whether Vagifem has the same flexibility and safety?

Thank you.
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Ayesha

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Re: Vagifem
« Reply #1 on: Today at 01:39:17 PM »

It won't help with libido or lubrication, best to use a moisturiser alongside the vagifem. It can be used every day, topical oestrogen is very safe to use.

Link below has all the information you need regarding GSM
https://bssm.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/GSM-BSSM.pdf
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CLKD

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Re: Vagifem
« Reply #2 on: Today at 06:00:35 PM »

VA is usually caused due to the drop in oestrogen levels causing the body to become dry: inside and out.

Treatment can be inserted [not taken] every night if necessary.  2-3 weeks initial nightly use then as necessary: every 3rd and 5/6th night.  It depends on how symptoms improve with treatment.

Some find that they require moistures too - I use KY Jelly when necessary as well as estriol [ovestin] - others have found Yes products 2 b helpful.
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Hurdity

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Re: Vagifem
« Reply #3 on: Today at 08:34:24 PM »

I actually find Vagifem irritates a little - well affects my bladder in that I have increased frequency the day I insert it. Sometimes I get a bit of spotting too - but that's probably due to the actual insertion.

The creams are probably best for immediate lubrication  and if you can I would ask for both (as I do) - Vagifem and estriol cream but if you're using both I would suggest the weaker 0.01% cream which can be used more liberally around the outer vaginal area rather than Ovestiin which is 1%.

They will all help re comfort during intimacy - especially the creams though Vagifem will lead to plumper tissues which should also lubricate themselves better.

As said - they won't help libido at all but if discomfort was an issue then being more comfortable may help you relax, improving the whole experience  ::)

Hurdity x
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