Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Flatfroggy on February 04, 2024, 09:27:52 PM
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Unfortunately, I have had reactions to Vagifem, Ovestin and Blissel along with a range of moisturisers. After having nothing for 6 months my GP prescribed Intrarosa and I have been trying for a few days. It appears to be very greasy and causing vaginal odour, has anyone else had these side effects? Do they wear off with time? I’m really hoping this works because I feel I’m running out of options and I’m frustrated putting up with constant discomfort.
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Hi Flatfroggy,
I’ve been on Intrarosa since 30 Dec and I have to say I have had a rough time in this period with continued soreness and bladder irritation, and suspected infections - vaginal and UTi that have required treatment. I only noticed a weird smell at the beginning (almost like the house smells the day after frying some fish - TMI!). I’m glad to say that this has stopped.
I don’t want to speak too soon, but in the last two days I am noticing a real improvement. We will see if it lasts. I am going to Newson Health today for a follow up.
I did listen to Louise Newson on a podcast say that it took 6 weeks for Intrarosa to beginning working for her personally, so maybe it just takes a while (a hard concept I know when you just need some relief!).
Good luck - I’ll keep posting my progress on another thread “Vaginal Atrophy - is there hope?”
Xx
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I'd never heard of Intrarosa. How does it work?
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It’s a vaginal pessary that contains DHEA. The vaginal cells convert it into oestrogen and testosterone so you get both at once. X