Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Shorty Pants on October 30, 2023, 07:07:35 PM
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Hi everyone,
I'm continuing on my journey with coming off HRT. I've been off the patches for a while and things seem to be settling down.
I started on Vagirux about 4 weeks ago, which seems to be helping dryness internally a bit, although I do think I need some oestrogen cream externally too.
The only side effect appears to be tenderness/slight pain similar to period pain/v. full bladder. More discomfort than pain really. Is this actually a side-effect and if so, is it likely to go?
I have been very sensitive to the Yam-based oestrogen previously and less so to soy-based products (e.g. evorel better tolerated than estradot). I can't find out what vaginal oestrogen products are made from anywhere, as I'd like to use soy-based if at all available. Any thoughts where I might find this info, as I can't find it on any patient info leaflets. :)
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Hi - can't help other than to suggest that your current VA treatment ins't enough - it's the cheap version apparently : how often are you using it?
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Hi - can't help other than to suggest that your current VA treatment ins't enough - it's the cheap version apparently : how often are you using it?
Thanks as ever CLKD. I started with some loading doses of every other day, but due to the tummy tenderness went onto 2 x per week as per the instructions and it now seems to come and go a bit - i.e. some days this is less so than others, although there doesn't appear to be a pattern in relation to the days I use this. I'm definitely not so dry internally, but I agree that I probably need more.
I did a search for vagirux on here and see people have had mixed responses to it. Any pointers to existing posts that spring to mind would be appreciated. :)
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I wonder whether contacting the company directly asking the question?
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I wonder whether contacting the company directly asking the question?
Yes, I guess that could be an option if no-one seems to know. I'd be interested on any info on the other brands/types too though. I keep thinking I have this hormone thing worked out, then it just gets more complicated again! I mean... 3 types of oestrogen?! ??? ;D ;D
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There is our natural body lowering of oestrogen as we age.
HRT can be altered due to those rises and falls when the bodies oestrogen levels alter. Otherwise, 4 me it's a mine field!