What is Vagifem low pessaries used for?

Vagifem® Low is prescribed to treat a condition called atrophic vaginitis. The symptoms include dryness and irritation in the vagina, and pain during sexual intercourse. Atrophic vaginitis is caused by a loss of the female sex hormone, estrogen, which occurs around the menopause.

What are the side effects of Vagifem pessaries?

The most commonly reported side effects of Vagifem® included: headache, breast pain, irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting, stomach/abdominal cramps, bloating, nausea and vomiting, hair loss, fluid retention, and vaginal yeast infection.

How long does it take for Vagifem pessaries to work?

When to look for results. One study showed that Vagifem® 10 mcg reduced a combined score of the most bothersome vaginal symptoms at 12 weeks, but some people may see improvements as early as at 8 weeks of treatment. You may want to talk with your partner about what to expect, too.

What is Vagifem supposed to do?

Vagifem® (estradiol vaginal inserts) 10 mcg, a local vaginal estrogen therapy, is used to treat menopausal changes in and around the vagina. Menopause can be a big shift in a woman’s life. Sometimes it causes bothersome vaginal changes.

What are the benefits of Vagifem?

Vagifem® 10 mcg treats the underlying cause of menopause-related vaginal changes by helping to replenish the vagina’s lost estrogen….What Vagifem® treats.

Vaginal dryness.
Pain and bleeding during intercourse.
Irritation.
Soreness.
Itching in and around the vagina.
Painful urination.

How long should you stay on Vagifem?

One study, which had a primary endpoint of 12 weeks, showed that Vagifem® 10 mcg reduced a combined score of the most bothersome vaginal symptoms at 12 weeks, but some people may see improvements as early as at 8 weeks of treatment.

Is vagifem a form of HRT?

Vagifem® belongs to a group of medicines called vaginal Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). It is used to relieve menopausal symptoms in the vagina such as dryness or irritation. In medical terms this is known as ‘vaginal atrophy’. It is caused by a drop in the levels of oestrogen in your body.

Should I take Vagifem in the morning or at night?

You can use Vagifem® 10 mcg at any time of the day, but you should try to use it at the same time every day.

Is it best to use Vagifem at night?

Insertion may be done at any time of the day. It is advisable to use the same time daily for all applications of Vagifem® (estradiol vaginal inserts).

Does vagifem make you put on weight?

nausea, vomiting, bloating, stomach cramps; headache; swelling in your hands or feet, weight gain; breast pain; or.

Does Vagifem make you put on weight?

How long can you stay on Vagifem?

Current recommendations are to continue use of local estrogen therapy for as long as necessary for symptom control. A retrospective study conducted in >13,000 women showed that the duration of local estrogen therapy in the real-life setting is about 12 months.

Where can I buy a Vagifem® low pessary?

Vagifem® Low is available only by prescription at pharmacies. Vagifem® Low is a local hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Vagifem® Low is a modified release pessary containing the female sex hormone, estradiol. The estradiol in Vagifem® Low is identical to the estradiol produced in the ovaries of women, and is classified as a natural estrogen.

What is Vagifem ® 10 MCG used for?

Vagifem ® (estradiol vaginal inserts) 10 mcg, a local vaginal estrogen therapy, is used to treat menopausal changes in and around the vagina. Menopause can be a big shift in a woman’s life. Sometimes it causes bothersome vaginal changes. The good news is that Vagifem ® 10 mcg can treat some of these changes.

What type of hormone is in the pessary Vagifem?

Vagifem® Low is a modified release pessary containing the female sex hormone, estradiol. The estradiol in Vagifem® Low is identical to the estradiol produced in the ovaries of women, and is classified as a natural estrogen. Vagifem® Low is prescribed to treat a condition called atrophic vaginitis.