I saw the advanced practicioner today for an internal exam and a check as I am still sore after increasing Vagifem to a daily dose.
Apparently I have a healthy cervix
I mentioned that I was using it daily and she told me, after 2 weeks, not to do so!
Can anyone point me to info so I can show her. Worried I won't get my next prescription
Join Jane Lewis's Vaginal Atrophy Facebook support group (private) where you will find many resources in the files section, including a letter from Mr Hamoda, chair of the BMS, to Jane stating that you can safely take 5 a week. There are also good resources on her Instagram page (@my_menopausal_vagina).
The Estring vaginal delivery system delivers 7.5mcg/24 hours of estradiol, so is equivalent to just over 5 Vagifem per week.
Vagifem used to come in a 25mcg version until it was discontinued for commercial reasons. Two of those a week = 50mcg = 5 of the low dose version.
Your story is depressingly familiar to those of us in the fb group. I do not know why these medics get in such a flap about the minute amount of oestrogen in local products. Strongly recommend you join us on fb, there is oodles of support and advice.
What is an advanced practitioner when it's up and dressed?
Good luck,
JP x