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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Opal on July 23, 2024, 01:19:30 PM

Title: Ovestin/estriol 1mg/g cream
Post by: Opal on July 23, 2024, 01:19:30 PM
Hi just wondering if anyone has had problems getting Ovestin/estriol 1mg/g cream, I have tried all my local checmists and online and seems to be out of stock, I am unable to use the Estriol 0.01% due to it contacing peanut oil.  I am at my wits end as i am on the last of my ovestin
Title: Re: Ovestin/estriol 1mg/g cream
Post by: FakeID on July 23, 2024, 01:39:37 PM
My last repeat prescription was knocked back and the doc said it was “discontinued”. I’ve been given vagifem instead. Too soon to say whether it’ll be as good. I’m concerned I can no longer apply around vulva and clitoris.
Title: Re: Ovestin/estriol 1mg/g cream
Post by: Opal on July 23, 2024, 01:54:41 PM
Fake ID, I have vagifem but it does nothing for my vulva dont know what I am going to do as my vulva is burning, doctor told me to use Yes Vm but this is not helping doctor also said I just need to grin and bare it until ovestin/Estriol1mg comes back in stock
Title: Re: Ovestin/estriol 1mg/g cream
Post by: CLKD on July 23, 2024, 03:15:38 PM
It has not been discontinued but rebranded I believe.  There may be delivery difficulties depending on where the product is made. 


Have a talk with a pharmacist especially if the vagifem isn't helping.  Some require nightly insertion regardless of what it suggests on the leaflet. 

Keep some ovestin to smear round the labia etc. and use the 'vagifem' internally.  There are other moistures too, i.e yes or slyc as well as 'gina' over the Counter. 

Title: Re: Ovestin/estriol 1mg/g cream
Post by: AKatieD on July 23, 2024, 04:49:09 PM
Use vagirux and ovestin, last prescription about a month ago. No supply problems mentioned. Would try other pharmacies
Title: Re: Ovestin/estriol 1mg/g cream
Post by: Jules on July 23, 2024, 04:54:53 PM
Im not aware of any problems. Ive just ordered some today. I always order when I start the last tube just in case there is a problem
Title: Re: Ovestin/estriol 1mg/g cream
Post by: Opal on August 08, 2024, 05:24:34 PM
Managed to get it after speaking to another pharmacy, thank goodness