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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: CrispyChick on October 19, 2024, 10:54:04 AM

Title: Vag estrogen
Post by: CrispyChick on October 19, 2024, 10:54:04 AM

Hey

Could someone please explain all the options to me, in terms of strength?

I'd be looking to start at the lowest possible strength. Would this be Blissel? Is 0.01% estriol it's genetic form.

Very confused. Thanks

Title: Re: Vag estrogen
Post by: CLKD on October 19, 2024, 11:58:58 AM

What's the problem, i.e. symptoms?  Have U tried anything yet?

Usually 'vagifem' and/or 'estriol/ovestin' are prescribed.  You've probably read the various VA threads  :-\ , the idea being to insert vaginally for 2-3 weeks nightly .  Some find a smear of the latter on the outer labia/urethra helps to stop any dryness = itching and using 'vagifem' internally.

Title: Re: Vag estrogen
Post by: Dotty on October 19, 2024, 12:25:17 PM

Hi I believe Blissel is the lowest strength of vaginal oestrogen .

Title: Re: Vag estrogen
Post by: CLKD on October 19, 2024, 12:41:49 PM

Does 1 need to use more and more often?  MayB once symptoms R under control drop to Blissel ?

Title: Re: Vag estrogen
Post by: Ayesha on October 19, 2024, 12:43:09 PM

Blissel is the one to use if you wanted to start at the lowest dose.
Estriol used to be known under the brand name Ovestin but now referred to by its scientific name Estriol. If you do some research I believe it comes in two different strengths but someone will correct me if I'm wrong.

Title: Re: Vag estrogen
Post by: CrispyChick on October 19, 2024, 12:50:15 PM

Thanks ladies.

I think I've got it. Estriol -

So Blissel gel is 50mcg.

That's different to estriol 0.01% which is 100mcg.

Then there's 0.1% which is 1 mg.

I can also see a pessary called imvaggis which seems to be only 30mcg of estriol.

Then there's something called Senshio. Which is nether estriol not estradiol.

And obvs the intrarosa which is dhea.

Ok.

Anyone used imvaggis?

Anyone know if Blissel is available in NHS Scotland?

Thanks all.

Title: Re: Vag estrogen
Post by: CLKD on October 19, 2024, 04:20:47 PM

MayB ask your Pharmacist?