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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Orba on February 20, 2024, 12:07:28 PM

Title: Is reload needed if switch from vagifem to Ovestin
Post by: Orba on February 20, 2024, 12:07:28 PM

Hi  Ladies,
Just a quick one.
If I switch from vagifem to Ovestin do I need to do a load dose of this product or can I switched straight across ?
I've been on Vagifem 3 years but for various reasons want to try something else.
Ideally I'd love to try intrarosa but my uninterested GP said he s never heard of it !!

Title: Re: Is reload needed if switch from vagifem to Ovestin
Post by: CLKD on February 20, 2024, 02:16:46 PM

How often were you using the 'vagifem'?  MayB a break of one night then use as you have been.  Why the change? 

Title: Re: Is reload needed if switch from vagifem to Ovestin
Post by: Orba on February 20, 2024, 09:38:53 PM

Hi, was using 3 x weekly but I feel the vagifem is causing local irritation. I also am diagnosed with lichen schlerosus. I've now bought the Ovestin so just want to try it .. I think this is Estriol rather than Estridiol. If the irritation is the same then I ll know it probably wasn't the Vagifem.

Title: Re: Is reload needed if switch from vagifem to Ovestin
Post by: CLKD on February 20, 2024, 09:56:02 PM

It's probably that you aren't using enough, some require nightly insertion of 'vagifem' as well as 'ovestin' on the outer labia.  If the area becomes dry there will be irritation. 

I using 'ovestin' internally and occasionally applying a dab to the outer area really good, sometimes I use KY Jelly instead on the outer labia. Let us know how you get on.