Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Evie606 on February 11, 2024, 03:43:54 PM
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Hi All,
I’ve being getting on great with Vagifem for the last month but notice my gp has put Vagirux for the repeat despite my consultant asking for Vagifem.
I see from previous posts some of you had issues with Vagirux - Do any of you get on well with it?
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I didn't get on with it even though the ingredients are identical. I think my problem was with the coating of the pessary and it felt like it was burning when inserted. As soon as I removed it the irritation immediately stopped.
There are others that do not have any problems and don't notice any difference so give it a try.
I asked my GP to specify Vagifem now so it's not a problem. I've also had the generic Estradiol pessary and had no problem with that at all.
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I get vagifem, vagirux or estriodol prescribed and find no difference between any of them
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Vagirux I believe is the cheaper version :-\
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I have been on Vagifem for several years. In September my prescription was changed and I ended up with the ones with reusable applicator and have struggled to keep the VA under control. I asked to have my prescription changed back to Vagifem and now have flare up under control. I was getting a residue discharge from the reusable applicator ones and that was irritating the vulval skin, something I have never had with Vagifem.
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Thanks everyone!
I have a phone consult with GP soon and I will bring it up as she knows I’m dealing with other allergy issues so I definitely do not need another change (even though they say it’s the same) to contend with!
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I've been changed to vagirux a few months ago and don't think I've noticed the difference although funnily enough I have been feeling a bit drier recently (I'm on systemic HRT too) - though sometimes I forget the vagirux (which I insert every 3 days when I change my patch) - and that could be the cause of the dryness.
Hurdity x