Reviewer: CatOuttaHell, 45-54 Female (Patient)

Comment:
My doctor prescribed this as a more consistent alternative to what I had been using -- to treat vaginal dryness and severe hot flashes and sweats. Unfortunately, I had to pay almost $200 for what turned out to be an experiment! Although I had inserted the ring perfectly, it was extremely uncomfortable, causing pressure on everything around it. I felt like I was on the verge of cramping the whole ... Show Full Comment

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My doctor prescribed this as a more consistent alternative to what I had been using -- to treat vaginal dryness and severe hot flashes and sweats. Unfortunately, I had to pay almost $200 for what turned out to be an experiment! Although I had inserted the ring perfectly, it was extremely uncomfortable, causing pressure on everything around it. I felt like I was on the verge of cramping the whole time -- like a dull, constant ache in my lower abdomen. I left it in for 48 hours, because I wanted to give it a change. The estrogen dosage seemed to be perfect -- it completely got rid of my terrible hot flashes/sweats, but didn't do too much for the dryness. While it was great hormonally, it was somewhat difficult to remove (it had hooked over something, probably the cervix), and constantly uncomfortable when worn. I can't even imagine being able to have sex with this thing in place. Ow. Anyway, I'm disappointed that I paid almost $200 AFTER INSURANCE to "try" this ring for 2 days. There ought to be a better way. I'm going back to a cream.
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Reviewer: krispycritter22, 45-54 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I have been using prescribed estrogens for several years now and find this one to be very effective and easy to use. I had a complete hysterectomy at a fairly young age and need to maintain my estrogen levels. This has been one of the most effective means I have tried and it also is a natural form of estrogen not a synthetic form that I prefer to avoid.

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I have been using prescribed estrogens for several years now and find this one to be very effective and easy to use. I had a complete hysterectomy at a fairly young age and need to maintain my estrogen levels. This has been one of the most effective means I have tried and it also is a natural form of estrogen not a synthetic form that I prefer to avoid.
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Reviewer: Betts R Off, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I suffered from vaginal atrophy and severs vaginal dryness that made intercourse painful and consequently infrequent. FemRing changed all this for the better. The only complaint I have is the drop-off after about sixty days until you re-insert a new one. My mood changes come back and it is evident the estrogen has diminished. Still, it is the best HRT I have experienced.

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I suffered from vaginal atrophy and severs vaginal dryness that made intercourse painful and consequently infrequent. FemRing changed all this for the better. The only complaint I have is the drop-off after about sixty days until you re-insert a new one. My mood changes come back and it is evident the estrogen has diminished. Still, it is the best HRT I have experienced.
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Reviewer: had it with femring, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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sever stomach pain with sever vaginal itching and burning...sent me to er x2 with symptoms of speech problem to racing heart came out of my body black in color!! I was toxic for several months on medicals still.

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sever stomach pain with sever vaginal itching and burning...sent me to er x2 with symptoms of speech problem to racing heart came out of my body black in color!! I was toxic for several months on medicals still.
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Reviewer: Brenda, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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When I first used the ring, the vaginal atrophy disappeared and sexual intercourse became pleasurable again. the ring was uncomfortable, though. it felt too big and pressed on my bladder giving me the feeling of needing to urinate all the time. Those feelings got better but still I was always aware that the ring was there, slightly uncomfortable. After Inserting the second ring, I started having ... Show Full Comment

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When I first used the ring, the vaginal atrophy disappeared and sexual intercourse became pleasurable again. the ring was uncomfortable, though. it felt too big and pressed on my bladder giving me the feeling of needing to urinate all the time. Those feelings got better but still I was always aware that the ring was there, slightly uncomfortable. After Inserting the second ring, I started having bleeding after sexual intercourse and had a very disturbing discharge. I finally went to the doctor and was given clindamycin to treat a vaginal bacterial infection. I was told that the Femring had caused erosion in my vaginal wall and it was removed immediately. the dosage was too high for me and the ring was too big for me.... I have been given vaginal cream now to help with the dryness. hopefully, this works. I loved that the Femring gave me sexual pleasure again but understand that every person is different and in the end, it did not work for me.
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