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[Tracey E]

Hi again, I've been advised to take Vagifem Daily. I tried it every other day but it wasn't keeping the VA at bay.

I'm just concerned that this isn't a recommended dose and am worried it might lead to a build up of lining in my womb. Is there anyone else out there applying Vagifem daily? X

[jaycee]

You take for 2 weeks to start with and after that about twice a week I think unless you need it more often

[Tinkerbell]

My meno specialist said i was quite safe to use daily,she said it was equivalent to two oral systemic HRT tablets a year, fortunately she wrote that in a letter to my GP practice so if i get a GP who disagrees i point that out.
Vagifem was a higher dose several years ago so 5X a week is the same dose as then, i have used it daily for over 3 years now.

[Maryjane]

I  emailed Mr Hamoda head of the BMS about this as there was a tweet on twitter by a medic on the 27th March with slides from a conference saying 2Xs a week wasn't enough to keep VA at bay.

The slide said every other night up to 5 Xs a week was fine indefinitely no progesterone needed.

So I emailed him and he said yes that was correct ( the presentation was at Kings London by Professor Linda Cardozo) 5 was the original dose and only for commercial reasons it was rescued down.

Regards 7xs a week many ladies need this amount and two extra from the 5 week works out at ONE extra HRT pill a year, as it's been suggested by a medic I would do as suggested & many would say your very lucky .

[Whatsupwiththis]

I use daily at my Dr.s direction.  I have severe VA so she is adamant I use it daily to try and keep symptoms under control.  I still have discomfort but a great deal better than it was.

[Bobidy]

Hi, I posted a podcast by Dr Newson and Liz Earle where they were chatting about testosterone. Louise said there was a pending VA pessary including testosterone DHEA I think which is aimed at ladies who are not getting relief from the regular Vagifem.

[Tracey E]

Hi, I posted a podcast by Dr Newson and Liz Earle where they were chatting about testosterone. Louise said there was a pending VA pessary including testosterone DHEA I think which is aimed at ladies who are not getting relief from the regular Vagifem.

Wow, thanks that's interesting..

[Tracey E]

My meno specialist said i was quite safe to use daily,she said it was equivalent to two oral systemic HRT tablets a year, fortunately she wrote that in a letter to my GP practice so if i get a GP who disagrees i point that out.
Vagifem was a higher dose several years ago so 5X a week is the same dose as then, i have used it daily for over 3 years now.

That has put my mind at rest Tinkerbell, have you had any side effects from.it?

[Whatsupwiththis]

Bobidy that is very interesting.  Vagifem is not really doing all that much for me tho much better in the last week or so.  I would love to find another newer product that actually works.

[Tinkerbell]

No side effects at all, only the benefits from it!

[CLKD]

Occasionally 1 can use two doses at the same time or a few hours apart in the same day.  This is such a small dose: original at 25 B4 some bright spark  decided that ladies could 'do' with 10  Oh I would love to meet that person 

[Tracey E]

Occasionally 1 can use two doses at the same time or a few hours apart in the same day.  This is such a small dose: original at 25 B4 some bright spark  decided that ladies could 'do' with 10  Oh I would love to meet that person 

Do you use it daily too?

[CLKD]

I have 'ovestin' - several times a week.  Sometimes I require two doses during a day  also take pain relief when symptoms flare.

[Tracey E]

I have 'ovestin' - several times a week.  Sometimes I require two doses during a day  also take pain relief when symptoms flare.

Do you use Vagifem and Ovestin at the same time?

[KiltedCupid]

The new product is called Intrarosa and is now available on nhs. I've been using it for about a week and love it. Vagifem caused irritation for me.