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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: ann58 on November 20, 2020, 08:18:11 PM

Title: Vagifem without progesterone.
Post by: ann58 on November 20, 2020, 08:18:11 PM

My doctor prescribed me vagifem tablets to be inserted twice weekly (After the initial 1 a day for the first couple of weeks) I have been using these for a few months now but I was a little concerned if I should be using them without progesterone as I still have my uterus. Does any one else use them without progesterone?

Title: Re: Vagifem without progesterone.
Post by: Tinkerbell on November 20, 2020, 08:24:56 PM

You do not need progesterone with Vagifem.

Title: Re: Vagifem without progesterone.
Post by: Joaniepat on November 20, 2020, 09:14:22 PM

Vagifem is only local oestrogen for symptoms  of VA and is not absorbed systematically, so progesterone is not needed.
JP x

Title: Re: Vagifem without progesterone.
Post by: ann58 on November 20, 2020, 09:16:04 PM

Thank you for your replies. I had suddenly panicked wondering if I was putting my uterus at risk  :)

Title: Re: Vagifem without progesterone.
Post by: CLKD on November 21, 2020, 09:02:57 AM

Morning.  Do read the threads on bladder issues and vaginal atrophy.  Is 'vagifem' helping?

Title: Re: Vagifem without progesterone.
Post by: ann58 on November 23, 2020, 06:09:58 PM

Thank you.