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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Vicky61 on October 10, 2022, 01:55:31 PM

Title: Vagifem and discharge
Post by: Vicky61 on October 10, 2022, 01:55:31 PM
Hi All!

I have been on Vagifem since January and I am doing a 2 week reload as twice weekly wasn't helping my bladder issues.

Yesterday was day 7 and after I inserted the plunger, upon withdrawal I noticed a petroleum jelly type  discharge on the end of the plunger.  I have never seen this before and no I didn't have sex.  It was quite a bit and I'm wondering if that is normal.  I haven't had any discharge on my pad ,only when I had the plunger in there.  Should I finish the next few days or go to the three days a week as my doctor has suggested?
Title: Re: Vagifem and discharge
Post by: Ayesha on October 10, 2022, 03:39:25 PM
Hi Vicky61
I know I have read on here about Vagifem causing a discharge for some women. If you do a search for 'vagifem and discharge' you might find some posts that could help you while you wait for others to respond to your post!



Title: Re: Vagifem and discharge
Post by: Nik2502 on October 10, 2022, 04:42:45 PM
Hi Vicky

My doctor told me it’s quite normal.

Nik x
Title: Re: Vagifem and discharge
Post by: CLKD on October 10, 2022, 04:58:27 PM
The body builds up a film of protection by using VA treatment - so there may well be excess which the vagina will discharge.

Nothing to worry about unless the discharge is green, thick and smelly.
Title: Re: Vagifem and discharge
Post by: Joaniepat on October 10, 2022, 05:04:06 PM
It sounds like the residue from dissolved Vagifem. I found it to be a bit like vaseline. As you gain more natural moisture you won't notice it.  I would finish the reload and then reduce to three a week, or whatever it takes to resolve your symptoms.
JP x