Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Jeepers on June 12, 2020, 11:16:44 AM
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Hi all
I am on HRT and use Vagifem, and have now been prescribed Ovestin for the external "bits". I should have asked, but didn't, do you have to do a two week loading as with Vagifem? Or just use twice weekly? Can you use it all over? I mean near the urethal opening?
I'm a bit nervous about using it tbh.
Thanks
Jeepers xx
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Yep. It can be used when required. So a small amount tonight and see how the area feels. Do read the vaginal atrophy threads ;-)
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Jeeps I use it internally and externally. I apply a small amount (about my little fingernail size) to the whole area inside the labia majora. From around and just under vaginal opening right to the top. Spread thinly. I dont know if this is what others do.
Loading dose wise I would say it depends how dry you are or if you are using it as a "preventative measure".
If you are very dry then as it is very low dose I cant see how doing a 2 week every night initial treatment would be a problem. As with internally, once the tissues are well enough "eastregonised" you will then absorb it better and have an idea then if twice a week is enough for you.
Maybe do a week and see how you get on?
Xx
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Hi Jeepers,
I'm using Ovestin externally every second night at the moment (since the start of this year). I'm going through my 3rd loading of Vagifem since the beginning of this year :'(
My doctor told me to use the size off a pea for the Ovestin. I hope that helps
Lyncola
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How often do you need 'vagifem' Lyncola?
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At the moment I'm doing a two week loading, I'm at day 10 and seen improvement, my doctor wants me to then go to twice a week. Before that I was using every second day. I'm on menopausal vitamin called Remifemin that takes 4 to 5 weeks to work (I'm on week 4) if virginal atrophy still a problem my doctor will then try me on HRT.
I might be one of these people that need to use Vagifem all the time. Been using Vagifem for about 8 months now, before that Ovestin for about 8 months. Had virginal atrophy for about over 18 months now. I started about 4 months after having a hysterectomy, I still got my ovaries.
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hi
i use ovestin twice a week on systemic hrt to and put internally and also around outside and i put bit on my finger and rub in just inside vagina at top on urethra meatus it is helping
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Your GP wants a :kick: it really isn't up to a GP to decide how much 'vagifem' or 'ovestin' a lady requires. Some need nightly 'vagifem' as it's such a low dose, some occasionally require two tablets at once! It is such a low dose it isn't going to cause an 'overdose' of oestrogen as some GPs still believe >:(
Why did you change from Ovestin? I don't find it messy at all ::)
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I change from Ovestin to Vagifem because I was getting worse. So my doctor said give Vagifem a go.