Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Shoefreak on September 24, 2021, 03:58:35 PM
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Hi all. New to the forum, but after some advice.
Started using vagifem in February 2021 and after the initial 2 week loading dose, went on to use every 3 nights.
All was well after about three months, then I had my first period since January 2021.
Not to be too graphic but my bathroom looked like a crime scene😱
Anyhoo, I'm now having awful VA symptoms again.
So my question is, could I up the vagifem to every other night?
My GP did mention a while ago that if I got too sore I could, in her words, "pop another one up.
I'm going to try and get an appointment, but wondered if I could try this in the mean time
Thank you all. This forum is an amazing place 😊
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Hi! it's Trial and Error.
Vagifem can be used nightly if necessary. Once the loading couple of weeks, it's a bit hit and miss until symptoms ease. If 1 uses it a few times a week but symptoms return, it's fine to add extra ...... some put one up mid-evening and the same night. Some find that a moisturiser: 'ovestin', Sylc or Yes products can help the outer labia.
Once you find what works for you, stick with it. When I get the need to P, I swallow 2 'nurofen' capsules 3 times a day.
Periods wax and wane - it's The Change, does what it says on the tin ::). Brows round. :welcomemm:
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Hi. As CLKD mentioned, many of us use Vagifem vaginally AND Estrogen cream (ovestin) for outer area as often as daily. Personally I use both 5x a week in order to maintain comfort level. If you need more, go for it. Quality of life vs quantity. Good luck and keep us posted.
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We have threads on 'bladder issues' and 'vaginal atrophy' .......... do read. Make notes ;-). Let us know how you get on.