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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Mouse60 on May 26, 2023, 05:46:03 PM

Title: Imvaggis shortage?
Post by: Mouse60 on May 26, 2023, 05:46:03 PM

I feel worried. Have been on Imvaggis for nearly 3 months - amazing. But all pharmacies where I live can’t get them. Shortage at the stockists. I have two weeks worth left. I don’t really want to change to something else as I’ve had breast cancer and these are very low dose. Besides, I get on with them.
Help!

Title: Re: Imvaggis shortage?
Post by: Flossieteacake on May 26, 2023, 05:53:49 PM

I could not see there has been a shortage of this on the British Menopause Society website. I am sorry you have been unable to get some as I know how difficult it is to have to try something else.

Just in case you do need to try something else then Ovestin cream is quite gentle. Vagifem is another option and is a hard pessary unlike Imvaggis soft one. You will not be left without any VA treatment at all.

Title: Re: Imvaggis shortage?
Post by: Mouse60 on May 26, 2023, 06:44:53 PM

Thank you! That’s reassuring.

Title: Re: Imvaggis shortage?
Post by: Dotty on May 26, 2023, 07:15:15 PM

IMVAGGIS (estriol) 0.03mg pessary. We are regrettably experiencing an interruption to supplies. Our next delivery is now expected towards the end of May 2023. We sincerely regret any inconvenience this may cause.

This is on the BMS website as a May update.

Title: Re: Imvaggis shortage?
Post by: Mouse60 on May 27, 2023, 05:12:17 PM

Thank you!
If is the end of May now so maybe there’s hope.

Title: Re: Imvaggis shortage?
Post by: Mouse60 on May 31, 2023, 10:45:01 AM

Still out of stock everywhere!
😮
So likely to have to change to something else instead.
Are all other eostrogen pessaries as good as Imvaggis?
I’ve had breast cancer so a little worried here…..

Title: Re: Imvaggis shortage?
Post by: Flossieteacake on May 31, 2023, 10:54:28 AM

Quote from: Mouse60 on May 31, 2023, 10:45:01 AM

Still out of stock everywhere!
😮
So likely to have to change to something else instead.
Are all other eostrogen pessaries as good as Imvaggis?
I’ve had breast cancer so a little worried here…..

The oestrogen in VA treatment is mild. You could try Ovestin which is a cream or Vagifem which is a pessary. :)

Title: Re: Imvaggis shortage?
Post by: Mouse60 on May 31, 2023, 11:20:36 AM

I’m better with pessaries. Thanks for the advice!