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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Bobidy on December 24, 2019, 11:48:59 AM

Title: Ovestin Question
Post by: Bobidy on December 24, 2019, 11:48:59 AM

Hi

My doctor has given me my first Vagifem and ovestin cream prescription.

The ovestin is 2 x tubes both with applicators.

Is this the right thing? I wasn't expecting the ovestin to have applicators with it.

This is for putting on outer bits and the Vagifem is for the inner bits.

Thanks
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Title: Re: Ovestin Question
Post by: Joaniepat on December 24, 2019, 12:13:06 PM

Yes, it's the right thing. Ovestin can also be used internally, hence the applicators. Some folk like to use Vagifem internally and just use a blob of Ovestin for the external bits. Others use Ovestin internally, plus a bit on the vulva too if necessary.

JP x

Title: Re: Ovestin Question
Post by: Bobidy on December 24, 2019, 12:22:11 PM

Thanks JP. I'm so pleased to have my full hrt regime in place now. I'm hoping starting the VA treatment at this stage means that a 2x weekly dose will be ok for the foreseeable.

I'm so grateful for everyone's advice and encouragement. It's really empowered me when approaching my gp and spared me a life time of pain and discomfort I'm sure.

Thank you x

Title: Re: Ovestin Question
Post by: AlphabettiSpaghetti on December 24, 2019, 01:48:40 PM

I use ovestin internally and externally.

Title: Re: Ovestin Question
Post by: Tinkerbell on December 24, 2019, 04:37:47 PM

As others have said you get an applicator with each Ovestin prescription, i get on well with Vagifem and Ovestin combo.