Vagifem treats vaginal dryness easily and effectively. It’s a tablet that comes with an easy-to-use applicator.
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Vagifem treats vaginal dryness in women who have begun the menopause. It’s a tablet you put straight into your vagina, also called a pessary. Your vagina then absorbs the medication and combats your symptoms.
40-57% of women who’ve been through the menopause experience vaginal dryness, but Vagifem can help. It restores the hormonal balance of your vagina, getting rid of your symptoms so you can enjoy life fully again.
How does Vagifem work?
What makes Vagifem work is a chemical called estradiol. It’s a synthetic version of the female hormone oestrogen. When you go through the menopause, your body stops producing as much oestrogen, which can make the walls of your vagina dry and thin. This can be painful, leave you vulnerable to infection and affect your sex life.
By increasing the oestrogen active in your vagina, Vagifem makes it healthy again. You insert the tablet straight into your vagina, it absorbs the estradiol and the hormone starts working. Then your vagina can become naturally lubricated again. The walls of your vagina also become thicker and healthier, getting rid of any discomfort.
What doses of Vagifem are there?
Each Vagifem tablet has 10mcg of estradiol. You use a tablet a day for the first two weeks. After the first two weeks are up, you then use one tablet twice a week. Leave a few days between each tablet.
Your clinician can help you decide how long you’ll need to use Vagifem for. You’ll usually want to use it for as short a time as possible to manage your symptoms. You shouldn’t stop taking it without talking to a clinician though. If you order from us, you can get expert advice with just a message.
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How to use Vagifem
Your clinician can give you advice on exactly how to use Vagifem. If you have any questions, you can message our team by just logging into your account.
You can start treatment with Vagifem on any day that suits you.
Tear one blister pack off. Open it at the top and take the sleeve off.
Put the applicator into your vagina and push slowly. Keep going until you feel some pressure, usually about 8-10cm.
When you’re ready to release the tablet, gently press the button on the end until you hear a click.
The tablet should stick straight to the wall of the vagina and not fall out.
Take the applicator out of your vagina and throw it away.
How long does it take Vagifem to work?
Vagifem starts working on raising the oestrogen levels in your vagina right away. But it might take some time to see results and for these changes to reverse your symptoms. You may notice significant changes after just a few weeks.
For some people though, it might take a couple of months before Vagifem starts showing its full effects. Usually, it’s recommended that you wait twelve weeks to see if Vagifem is working for you.
What should I do if I make a mistake while using Vagifem?
If you use too much Vagifem, ask your clinician for advice. But there shouldn’t be any serious problems. Because the amount of estradiol that can be absorbed into your blood is so tiny, it’s unlikely to have any negative side effects.
If you forget to use Vagifem, just use it as soon as you remember. If it’s nearly time for your next dose, just skip the missed dose and continue with your treatment plan. Don’t use two tablets to make up for missing one.
When we present you with stats, data, opinion or a consensus, we’ll tell you where this came from. And we’ll only present data as clinically reliable if it’s come from a reputable source, such as a state or government-funded health body, a peer-reviewed medical journal, or a recognised analytics or data body. Read more in our editorial policy.
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FAQ: Vagifem
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How is Vagifem different from other treatments for vaginal dryness?
Answer:
There are other types of HRT treatments that can combat vaginal dryness. These come as gels, patches, implants and pills, which allow the synthetic hormones to be absorbed into the bloodstream.
This means they can treat other symptoms of the menopause like a lower sex drive, mood swings and hot flushes. However, there are some risks to taking systemic HRT versus local HRT like Vagifem. Depending on your health, systemic HRT might not be right for you. You also might just not like the side effects.
When you use Vagifem, only a tiny amount of the medication is absorbed into your bloodstream. It mostly works locally- straight to your vagina. So if vaginal dryness is your main issue, Vagifem might be the best choice for you.
Is Vagifem similar to any other treatments?
Answer:
There’s another vaginal tablet containing estradiol, called Imvaggis. The active ingredient of both Imvaggis and Vagifem is estradiol, and you use them both in pretty much the same way. But Imvaggis has 30mcg of estradiol compared to Vagifem’s 10mcg. So one dose might suit you better than the other.
There are also creams and gels containing estradiol that can help manage your symptoms. Blissel, Gynest and Ovestin all contain estradiol that works locally in the vagina to reverse dryness. But because they’re creams and gels, using them is a bit different to using Vagifem. If you’re not sure which vaginal dryness treatment might suit you best, you can chat with one of our clinicians about your symptoms.
Do I need a prescription for Vagifem?
Answer:
Yes, you can only get Vagifem on prescription. It’s only meant for women who have been through the menopause and are suffering from vaginal dryness. It’s also not right for everyone, depending on other medical conditions you might have or medications you’re on.
If you talk to our clinicians about your health, we can help you find a treatment that suits you. If you need a prescription treatment for vaginal dryness, our clinicians can write one for you and have the medication delivered right to your door, on your schedule.
How effective is Vagifem?
Answer:
Vagifem is a powerful treatment for vaginal dryness that also significantly improves the overall health of your vagina. One study compared a 10mcg estradiol dose, 25mcg estradiol dose and a placebo in treating vaginal atrophy.
The 10mcg dose showed a marked improvement over the placebo in treating vaginal dryness, as well as restoring a healthy vaginal pH and normal cell growth. With all these factors taken together, there was no significant difference between the 10mcg dose and the 25mcg dose.
Why should I buy Vagifem online with Treated?
Answer:
The menopause doesn’t have to be a change for the worse. If vaginal dryness is affecting your life, there are treatments that can help. If you tell us about your symptoms, we can talk you through your options.
We want to make healthcare work for you. So you can pick a subscription option and make sure you never run out of your medication. You don’t have to rush to pick it up either, because we deliver it straight to you.
Best of all, we’re always there if you need advice around your treatment. Just log into your account and send our clinicians a message. We’ll also get in touch with you during treatment to make sure everything’s going well and support you.
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