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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Kai_63 on June 13, 2024, 07:16:24 AM

Title: Forgot Vagifem for a wk - carry on as normal
Post by: Kai_63 on June 13, 2024, 07:16:24 AM
Just going on hols and realised I forgot my Vagifem.  :'(

I've recently moved to 3 times a week.

When I get back, is a loading dose (2 weeks) best or will it be OK if I just do a one a day for a few days and then go back to 3 times a week?

Title: Re: Forgot Vagifem for a wk - carry on as normal
Post by: BermudaQueen on June 13, 2024, 07:31:48 AM
I forgot mine for 3 weeks when I moved house, just had so much going on- when I realised I just went back to my normal dose 2 x week, seemed fine for me, but might be worth an email to your Practice Nurse?! 

Enjoy your holiday!
Title: Re: Forgot Vagifem for a wk - carry on as normal
Post by: Ayesha on June 13, 2024, 08:00:47 AM
Don't worry, just carry on with either the two week loading dose or whatever your routine was. It all depends if any symptoms are coming back, its up to you!
Title: Re: Forgot Vagifem for a wk - carry on as normal
Post by: sheila99 on June 13, 2024, 10:01:16 AM
Might be worth seeing if you can buy it OTC.
Title: Re: Forgot Vagifem for a wk - carry on as normal
Post by: CLKD on June 13, 2024, 06:35:19 PM
If U are in the UK pop into BOOTS and buy some Gina or explain to the Pharmacist.  Years ago I forgot my ADs and I was given enough to see me through the holiday.  Otherwise depending on symptoms either do a reload of 7 nights or as necessary.

Now: enjoy that Holiday ! [we have a thread ;-) ]
Title: Re: Forgot Vagifem for a wk - carry on as normal
Post by: Kai_63 on June 15, 2024, 06:26:25 AM
Ah thank you, I'm abroad. Didn't think to ask in a pharmacy but of course different countries have different rules for OTC!

Hopefully will be OK one way or another! :)

Title: Re: Forgot Vagifem for a wk - carry on as normal
Post by: Kai_63 on June 15, 2024, 06:28:53 AM
Oh and @CLKD I hadn't heard of Gina before, always learning new things here, thank you!