Reviewer: Margaret, 75 or over on Treatment for 1 to 6 months

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I started this medication weeks ago. I am 75. I had a pelvic ultrasound and was told that I did not completely evacuate my bladder. About 67 mil was left behind, this led to UTI's. I used vagifem for 7 days, then twice a week. Since starting, I have bloating, irritation, inflammation (I think) and feel like I have been gang raped. It is painful urinating and I have pins and needles in ... Show Full Comment

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I started this medication weeks ago. I am 75. I had a pelvic ultrasound and was told that I did not completely evacuate my bladder. About 67 mil was left behind, this led to UTI's. I used vagifem for 7 days, then twice a week. Since starting, I have bloating, irritation, inflammation (I think) and feel like I have been gang raped. It is painful urinating and I have pins and needles in my hands each time I do. Thankfully I am seeing my doctor tomorrow. I wish I had read these reviews before I started the medication. Just hope things get better now that I have ceased vagifem.
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Reviewer: Chaddie, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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Been on this for years prior to using this I was sore due to atrophy caused by the menopause I don't think the dose is quite enough as I find I also have to use additional lubricant.

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Been on this for years prior to using this I was sore due to atrophy caused by the menopause I don't think the dose is quite enough as I find I also have to use additional lubricant.
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Reviewer: Mary H, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Is it common to have a discharge using this product..Vagifem 10

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Is it common to have a discharge using this product..Vagifem 10
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Reviewer: JulieSH, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Eased painful sex. Thank you. Could you stop making the plastic applicator please? Cardboard or alternatively no applicator. Thanks

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Eased painful sex. Thank you. Could you stop making the plastic applicator please? Cardboard or alternatively no applicator. Thanks
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Reviewer: Anon Australia, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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About 6 years ago I was prescribed Vagifem for: vaginal atrophy,pap smears and attempts to have sexual intercourse causing extreme pain; I'd forgotten about the stinging discomfort washing "down there" with normal soap caused me as prepubescent child.. but its recurrence stirred memory of that! My Dr prescribed the only available dose back then (25mcg??). When the low dose(10mcg) be ... Show Full Comment

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About 6 years ago I was prescribed Vagifem for: vaginal atrophy,pap smears and attempts to have sexual intercourse causing extreme pain; I'd forgotten about the stinging discomfort washing "down there" with normal soap caused me as prepubescent child.. but its recurrence stirred memory of that! My Dr prescribed the only available dose back then (25mcg??). When the low dose(10mcg) became available several years ago he swapped me onto it. I was always wary of using it as I have a history of cervical (treated successfully) and bladder cancer(remission). My specialist assured me it "should" ok. I used Vagifem less frequently than per instructions. Benefits: my post/menopausal dry skin seemed to improve slightly. The stinging sensation when washing "down there" disappeared( phew). I could tolerate oral sex occasionally (yes, I was this dry/sensitive) but my previously strong (pre-menopause)libido never returned, sadly. I sometimes had very slight incontinence when sneezing, coughing and laughing but this almost disappeared while using Vagifem. I have stopped using Vagifem Low recently due to noticing some long and short term memory loss. I do have several other health issues which may have contributed to memory loss(depression, stroke - brain bleed). Since ceasing Vagifem Low 45 days ago: my skin is drier, slight incontinence has returned, slight stinging when washing returned, only had oral sex 2x and no difference yet(yea!). My meemory seems improved but I'm unable to definitively attribute that to use, or not, of Vagifem. Maybe inverse 'placebo' effect, lol. I will speak to my Dr for advice before possibly resuming Vagifem Low.
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