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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Bridge48 on June 21, 2018, 09:45:32 AM

Title: Is Ovestin strong enough?
Post by: Bridge48 on June 21, 2018, 09:45:32 AM

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! 

Title: Re: Is Ovestin strong enough?
Post by: Annie0710 on June 21, 2018, 10:07:15 AM

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

Title: Re: Is Ovestin strong enough?
Post by: Bridge48 on June 21, 2018, 10:53:01 AM

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

Title: Re: Is Ovestin strong enough?
Post by: Sweetscarlett on June 21, 2018, 11:14:23 AM

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

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Title: Re: Is Ovestin strong enough?
Post by: Annie0710 on June 21, 2018, 02:02:11 PM

Quote from: Bridge48 on June 21, 2018, 10:53:01 AM

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

Title: Re: Is Ovestin strong enough?
Post by: CLKD on June 22, 2018, 11:38:30 AM

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]

Title: Re: Is Ovestin strong enough?
Post by: Tinkerbell on June 23, 2018, 12:26:44 PM

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

Title: Re: Is Ovestin strong enough?
Post by: CLKD on June 23, 2018, 04:39:45 PM

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

Title: Re: Is Ovestin strong enough?
Post by: Tinkerbell on June 23, 2018, 06:18:48 PM

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

Title: Re: Is Ovestin strong enough?
Post by: CLKD on June 23, 2018, 06:24:32 PM

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

Title: Re: Is Ovestin strong enough?
Post by: Tinkerbell on June 23, 2018, 06:36:11 PM

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.

Title: Re: Is Ovestin strong enough?
Post by: CLKD on June 23, 2018, 06:38:12 PM

That's a relief!

Title: Re: Is Ovestin strong enough?
Post by: Annie0710 on June 26, 2018, 09:31:30 PM

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

Title: Re: Is Ovestin strong enough?
Post by: Bridge48 on June 27, 2018, 04:44:21 PM

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

Title: Re: Is Ovestin strong enough?
Post by: Annie0710 on June 27, 2018, 04:46:09 PM

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