Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Anaise on March 31, 2020, 04:28:17 PM
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Just picked up my prescription for these pessaries, has anyone had positive results from using this product? :)
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I've been using them for about 6 weeks. Bit messy but a towel helps.
I was told they'll take a long time to work, she said a year, so I'm waiting to see. My ovaries and uterus have apparently shrunk and I have been getting twinges so maybe they're doing something. The gynaecologist did say I'd probably feel some discomfort for a few months so... I haven't had a uti or any problems like that since I started either.
Because they're oily, they're a lot easier to insert than the Vagifem too.
I still need to use cream on the outside but, as I said, it's early days.
Maybe someone who's been on them longer will have more info.
It's worth trying. Good luck.
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There are several threads on Intrarosa. I would try putting Intraosa into search engine. Some women love it and ir has excellent google reviews. I wanted to try it but GP said would not be enough for my circumstances but if you provides you with much needed comfort then bonus! Good luck and keep us posted.
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Hi Anaise
Here is one of the threads on Intrarosa with quite a lot of comment and info:
https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,45659.45.html
In fact you posted on there!
I presume you will be using them daily as recommended?
Good luck and let us know :)
Hurdity x
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hi anaise
are you on any other form of hrt ?
if i remember correctly i were on the gel but stopped it ?
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Thank you everyone for your replies, I haven't started Intrarosa yet as it's in my quarantine room. So next Tuesday will be lift off day (so to speak).
Hi, Sammie I have been on Ovestin twice weekly, menopause specialist thought this might be more effective.
I know some people can feel a bit agitated on it so I was wondering if it's best applied in the morning so as not to be to disrupt my sleep?
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There are several threads on Intrarosa. I would try putting Intraosa into search engine. Some women love it and ir has excellent google reviews. I wanted to try it but GP said would not be enough for my circumstances but if you provides you with much needed comfort then bonus! Good luck and keep us posted.
I have already done this, was hoping for some recent updates. :)
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I've been using them for about 6 weeks. Bit messy but a towel helps.
I was told they'll take a long time to work, she said a year, so I'm waiting to see. My ovaries and uterus have apparently shrunk and I have been getting twinges so maybe they're doing something. The gynaecologist did say I'd probably feel some discomfort for a few months so... I haven't had a uti or any problems like that since I started either.
Because they're oily, they're a lot easier to insert than the Vagifem too.
I still need to use cream on the outside but, as I said, it's early days.
Maybe someone who's been on them longer will have more info.
It's worth trying. Good luck.
Hi, have you had any unwanted side effects, I've heard it can increase your libido? ;)
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Hi.
The only side effect I had was a craving for sweet stuff I used to get before a period, but that only lasted a short time. Back to normal now.
I haven't felt agitated and I've been sleeping really well because I don't need to get up to go the toilet during the night.
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Hi, do you pop them in nightly before bed?
Hi.
The only side effect I had was a craving for sweet stuff I used to get before a period, but that only lasted a short time. Back to normal now.
I haven't felt agitated and I've been sleeping really well because I don't need to get up to go the toilet during the night.
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hi anaise
well i?m approaching week 9 of the gel and utrogestan combination
no real side effects yet although have been getting watery discharge on and off and bit bloating in tummy and hair shedding i?m monitoring as now will be when it starts to shed as it did stop when i stopped the gel but so far so good my mood loads better x just need some tweaking if it doesn't work then i?m having break again can't cope cope keep chopping and changing .
did you remain off the gel then or have you tried a patch x
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hi anaise
well i?m approaching week 9 of the gel and utrogestan combination
no real side effects yet although have been getting watery discharge on and off and bit bloating in tummy and hair shedding i?m monitoring as now will be when it starts to shed as it did stop when i stopped the gel but so far so good my mood loads better x just need some tweaking if it doesn't work then i?m having break again can't cope cope keep chopping and changing .
did you remain off the gel then or have you tried a patch x
Brilliant Sammie so glad you've found something rhat appears yo be working. It's my first day on Intrarosa so far to early to tell if it works yet. :) But I'm optimistic as my menopause specialist seemed to think it would.
Other forms of HRT didn't work fir me Sammie this is literally the last chance saloon for me..
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hi anaise
did you try lots of hrt forms ! what sort of side effects did you find ?
with regards to your Va as u have surgical menopause if i remember correctly ? do u find you get watery discharge x
let's hope it works for you as you not got anything systemic i think u are older then me i?m only 41 so really need hrt just hope my hair shedding dosent start again x
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Hi
I've been using it a bit before I go to bed because I lie in a towel for a while because it leaks out.
When I did it going to bed I ended up with the towel all scrunched up which wasn't comfortable through the night.
It definitely doesn't help much on the outside or just inside yet. I stopped using the cream for a few days to see what happened and that's sore again now so back to the cream.
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Hi
I've been using it a bit before I go to bed because I lie in a towel for a while because it leaks out.
When I did it going to bed I ended up with the towel all scrunched up which wasn't comfortable through the night.
It definitely doesn't help much on the outside or just inside yet. I stopped using the cream for a few days to see what happened and that's sore again now so back to the cream.
Is it ok to use both, I've got Ovestin didn't want to go too overboard though..
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The gynaecologist said it was ok but I'm not comfortable doing that really.
They all seem to say different things!! This one has helped me though so I'll trust her for the moment. I'll use the cream while I need it then hopefully will be able to stop when the intrarosa has built up.
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Only day 3, not really experiencing any leakage but early doors..
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Day 7, I've had two days of very mild headaches, yesterday felt a bit dizzy. Feel a bit down in the dumps, could this be from the Intrarosa? :(
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I did read some reviews with those kinds of symptoms but I didn't experience them.
For me the only effect I noticed was the craving for rubbish food I used to have but it did go after a week or so.
Maybe stick with it a bit longer and see what happens.
I have all the symptoms of another uti. Think it's because I didn't use the cream so I definitely can't stop that yet. This VA is such a pain😡
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I did read some reviews with those kinds of symptoms but I didn't experience them.
For me the only effect I noticed was the craving for rubbish food I used to have but it did go after a week or so.
Maybe stick with it a bit longer and see what happens.
I have all the symptoms of another uti. Think it's because I didn't use the cream so I definitely can't stop that yet. This VA is such a pain😡
It is, I think it might be a tad strong for me. :( I might try it every other day instead of daily. How long have you been on it Otter?
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I'm just about to finish my 8th week so it's still early days.
I read a review that said they found it better using it alternate nights so that might work for you.
It's all trial and error isn't it.
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I'm just about to finish my 8th week so it's still early days.
I read a review that said they found it better using it alternate nights so that might work for you.
It's all trial and error isn't it.
It is Otter.. :)
Well I'm on day 9, took one yesterday left the day before off. Feel much better today increased energy and dare I say it but my libido has come back. Which has been none existent for the last few years. :bouncing: :bouncing: :spin: :spin::bouncing:
Just hope it's not a temporary thing...
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hi anaise
if you don't mind me asking how old were you when you had hysterectomy and ovaries removed ?
was it just the gel you found you shed hair on or did the patches do this to ?
my regime isn't going great to be honest i think the gel is causing my hair to thin on the scalp as looks thinner even from september so want to try a patch
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hi anaise
sorry forgot to ask have you see. regrowth now it's been a while since you stop the gel x
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Glad it's starting to work for you.
After two months it's beginning to help me I think. Used the cream for a few days and everything settled again but haven't needed it today.
One day at a time eh😁. I go for a scan tomorrow so I'll see if my ovaries and uterus have 'unshrunk'😁.
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Glad it's starting to work for you.
After two months it's beginning to help me I think. Used the cream for a few days and everything settled again but haven't needed it today.
One day at a time eh😁. I go for a scan tomorrow so I'll see if my ovaries and uterus have 'unshrunk'😁.
Good luck with the scan Otter. :) I've stopped using Intrarosa as of yesterday, it was causing terrible mood swings similar to PMT. :( I was going to carry on but I felt so awful I just couldn't carry on with it. So back on the good old Ovestin again, it works for me.
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hi anaise
if you don't mind me asking how old were you when you had hysterectomy and ovaries removed ?
was it just the gel you found you shed hair on or did the patches do this to ?
my regime isn't going great to be honest i think the gel is causing my hair to thin on the scalp as looks thinner even from september so want to try a patch
Hi Sammie patches and gel caused shedding for me, it all stopped when I came off the Estrogel. Not had any shedding with Ovestin..