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Vagifem | estradiol vaginal tablets | Generic | United Kingdom | 10mcg | 24 Tablets | DR | $63.70 | Add |
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Vagifem (estradiol) is primarily used by women who are experiencing atrophic vaginitis, or vaginal atrophy, resulting from chronically low levels of estrogen. Atrophic Vaginitis usually occurs as a result of menopause or reproductive surgery which has interfered with estrogen production.
Vagifem is a localized treatment, meaning it administers estrogen to vaginal tissues, and will only minutely influence hormone levels elsewhere in the body.
Treating Atrophic Vaginitis with Vagifem
Estrogen is the hormone largely responsible for the development and health of the reproductive system in women; the female equivalent of testosterone. Low levels of estrogen can produce a number of uncomfortable vaginal side effects:
- Dryness, itching, burning or other irritation
- Pain or bleeding during intercourse
- Painful or urgent urination
Each vaginal tablet comes in an individually wrapped, single-use applicator for easy administration.
Most women are prescribed 10 mcg of the medication to start with, taken once a day for 2 weeks, then tapered off to twice a week. In some cases dosages may be higher, up to 25 mcg. As with all hormone therapies, results are best if the medication is administered at the same time and on the same days.
Many women notice improvements just days after beginning treatment, but the full effects may not be felt for several weeks.
Duration of treatment will vary by individual circumstances; many women find hormone levels stabilize on their own after the body adjusts to menopause or surgery, while others will need to supplement estrogen on a long-term basis.
Important Warnings
Some types of cancer, particularly breast and uterine cancers, are stimulated by estrogen. The hormone may also contribute to the formation of blood clots. Vagifem should not be used by women who currently have, have a history of, or are at high risk of developing, these types of cancers or blood clots. Women who aren't at particular risk may be given another hormone, progestin, along with Vagifem to reduce the risk. Women who have had a hysterectomy are also at reduced risk.
Estrogen can disrupt reproductive system development in babies or young children; be sure to keep the medication out of reach. Vagifem should not be used by pregnant or nursing women, or women actively trying to become pregnant.
Because estrogen has such a big impact on so many bodily functions it should be used with caution in women who have any major medical issues, such as asthma, heart disease, or liver failure. If it is being taken, regular doctor visits should be scheduled to monitor response to treatment.
In otherwise healthy women, side effects are rare and typically mild:
- Nausea
- Appetite changes
- Swollen, tender breasts
- Headache or dizziness
- Spotting or menstrual changes
- Acne or skin changes
- Swelling of lower extremities
- Yeast Infections
Patty Kinlaw
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Help my over active bladder syndrome
Apr 30, 2016
Beverly Decker
Vagifem
I've used it before and really helps with vaginal dryness. Doctor who prescribed has moved
Frances
Vagifem
It helps dryness in the vagina and it really is great for insomina. I sleep through the night.
Aug 23, 2014
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