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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Yammy1 on January 24, 2018, 12:13:53 PM

Title: Vagifem ???
Post by: Yammy1 on January 24, 2018, 12:13:53 PM

Hi I hav just been to visit my consultant ( he's my bowel doctor) after he examined me he gave me a prscription for vagifem. Take for two weeks every night and  twice a week after that. My question is I don't know why he gave me ths as as far as I'm aware I have no poblems down below. Any advice what it's for and what to expect

Title: Re: Vagifem ???
Post by: CLKD on January 24, 2018, 12:16:12 PM

How is your bladder, any irritation.  Do you have a constant need to pee?  Did you mention dryness?

One doesn't 'take' Vagifem  ;) - it's to be inserted into the vagina for 2 weeks then as necessary.  Maybe if you don't have symptoms give him or his secretary a phone call and ask?

Title: Re: Vagifem ???
Post by: Dancinggirl on January 24, 2018, 12:47:30 PM

Lack of oestrogen can affect the bowel as well as the, vagina, bladder and our whole ‘nether regions'.  Using Vagifem will hopefully help everything in that area.  Use every night for 2 weeks and from then on 2-3 times a week.  Treatment should probably continue for the rest of your life to help reduce urogenital and bowel problems.  You may experience some slight irritation (itchiness) in the first 2 weeks but then there should be no real side effects at all - it will improve the flora balance in the vagina and maintain a healthier environment generally.
 It is unusual to be given local oestrogen by a bowel specialist.!!! Bravo to this specialist, I say :clapping:  Dg x

Title: Re: Vagifem ???
Post by: Daisydot on January 24, 2018, 12:58:14 PM

Hi Tammy dg is spot on bravo to your consultant I think he/she knows exactly what he's doing.ive noticed since I've been on the vagifem I've not been so constipated or difficulty passing bowel movements.call it coincidence or not I don't really mind but it's helping me in all departments I only have positive things to say about it so far.hes maybe also noticed your on your way to VA so he's probably done you a huge service by putting you on that.good luck x

Title: Re: Vagifem ???
Post by: Yammy1 on January 24, 2018, 05:14:06 PM

Thanks girls, he did examine me and mentioned menopause so as you said he's obviously clued in on women's bits. I'll get prescription tomorrow and start it.

Title: Re: Vagifem ???
Post by: Yammy1 on January 25, 2018, 07:58:53 AM

Thank you sparkle I'll give it a go and see How I get on, anything that helps my bowel  problems is welcome x

Title: Re: Vagifem ???
Post by: CLKD on January 25, 2018, 01:35:17 PM

Let us know?