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Intrarosa for Dyspareunia User Reviews (Page 3)

Intrarosa has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from a total of 93 reviews for the treatment of Dyspareunia. 40% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 47% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Intrarosa

  • Aflame
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • June 9, 2019

"I have used Interosa for 9 months, because I had vaginal thinning and I burned down there. I was in so much pain before using Interosa. This drug has made my vaginal PH normal, and therefore less infections. I’m so happy with this product! Use the coupon with the insurance and only pay $35."

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  • Maano
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 19, 2018

"I was only able to use Intrarosa 3 weeks. Too much estrogen! It made my breasts VERY sore and swollen. My emotions were off the charts. Crying one minute and angry the next. I'm not an emotional person. At all. It took 2 months off Intrarosa to feel like myself again. No thank you."

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  • Laano
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • September 29, 2019

"I only rated this a 9 just due to the fact that I haven't had sex with it yet. I get aroused when situations arrive, just haven't had full intercourse. My vaginal wall was so thin it flaked during medical exams. After just 2 months on intrarosa my vaginal wall are strong and healthy. Looking forward to experiencing sex again. Did have some hair loss at first but that has stopped. Love this product. I am not sure if the vitamin E suppositories make the body naturally produce estrogen and progesterone, so I would say I'll stick to this product. Happy patient."

9 / 10
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  • Diana
  • November 17, 2018

"This is an update to my earlier post in September. I am 58 and it has now been 3 months that I’ve been using Intrarosa for painful intercourse (due to menopause) and I have not experienced any change. I am so disappointed. I had really hoped this would work. I thought I would at least have some reduction in pain by now, but I feel no change. I will continue to use it for 1 more month just to ensure I’ve given it ample time to work, but I’ll discontinue after that if there’s still no change. I have had no side effects at all using the product, and it is so quick and simple to use. I had such optimism when I started using it and now I’m just feeling really disappointed."

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  • Eddi
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • December 7, 2021

"I have been on Intrarosa for 5 months . There is a very good improvement with my vaginal atrophy/ GSM issues. But noticed a severe hair loss. Only now I realized it started very soon , after 5-6 weeks OF USE. Unfortunately I did not connect it with this. I stopped 3 days ago From other reviews I understand it will take time until my hair will grow back."

4 / 10
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  • Zumba...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • May 22, 2020

"I did not have any emotional hormonal swings as I have read some women having. I am 115 pound athletic woman but have hypertension which has been managed. But after two weeks my blood pressure went through the roof at nearly 200/104 With some nagging headache’s which could have been blood pressure or the medication. I do not have the headaches now after a week or a bit longer blood pressure went down into my normal ranges. I tried it again after three months and the blood pressure went up again to 176/98 it is definitely without a doubt the IntraRosa...Stroke scares me a bit more but not having sex LOL hot flashes picked up a bed but they are only annoying blood pressure was serious"

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  • Jeve
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • June 22, 2019

"I was prescribed this due to bladder leaking and stool leakage. My doctor told me that I have a minor rectocele, but he felt I was too young for surgery (51). After being on it for two weeks the bladder leakage is gone, but I was wondering if anyone else is have erotic dreams? FYI, still after 2 1/2 month I still have the leakage from my bowel. Next week I will start PT to see if that will help."

8 / 10
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  • Gigi
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 29, 2021

"I'm up at 3:30AM! Wide awake. I've only taken Intrarosa 3 times. My lower stomach region hurts. I'm having racing thoughts. This only started since taking the insert. I'm so glad my obgyn gave me samples and I didn't have to pay for this awful experience. My samples are going in the trash!"

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  • Diano
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • June 11, 2018

"I tried Intrarosa (6.5 mg) for 4 and 1/2 months because I have vaginal dryness that causes painful intercourse. After trying it every nite for the 4 and half months, I found out IT DOES NOT WORK AT ALL! Do NOT buy this product! COMPLETE WASTE OF MONEY! On top of that it is MESSY at night it get all over me and the bedsheets! It is a STUPID and VERY EXPENSIVE product! Amag Pharmaceuticals GO BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD AND MAKE A BETTER PRODUCT! My Carlson Vitamin E Suppositories work just as well and only cost $15 for a month supply. Whereas at Walgreens this GREEDY drug company wants $84 for a month supply AND IT DOES NOT WORK and is MESSY! I am REPORTING THIS BAD DRUG to the FDA (not that this DO-NOTHING agency will do anything). TERRIBLY DISAPPOINTED CONSUMER!"

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  • Dee
  • January 7, 2019

"I have been using it now for 3 months only use 1/2 a night not the whole . I have noticed being blah. I use to have UITs every month and have not had one since starting this. I have started to gain weight, but not having a bladder infection is worth it so far? I have had low blood pressure, so I will have to see if it has gone up. The dripping to me is no big deal? It’s just at night for a while. I hate using any drug so this is hard for me but I hate UTIs"

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  • Ozeee
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • May 29, 2018

"I have been using Intrarosa for about 5 months. I think I am having an allergic reaction. There is too much oil running out, sex is still horrible, and I itches on the outside. I use it at bed time, but if I get dry doing the day, I am scratching myself raw. I have been dealing with dryness for 4 years and I just wants it to stop."

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  • Beth
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • June 6, 2018

"I have been using Intrarosa for a couple of months. I have not noticed any side effects. Before this sex was so painful it was miserable. Now it has improved somewhat. It still hurts, but not as bad. I’m hoping that with longer use, I will get to a point where it doesn’t hurt."

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  • Joko
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • July 4, 2023

"It works, but has to be used every single day. It's greasy and drippy, and you have to wear a panty liner all the time. I can't imagine living like this indefinitely. I started cutting the suppository into thirds and just using a third each day. Seems to still be working. I may cut back to a couple times a week and see if that's enough to maintain results. I don't understand why they couldn't have made them smaller and used less oil."

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  • seagull
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 9, 2018

"I have had bad luck using other hormone treatments. They tend to cause some pretty bad PMS symptoms, migraines, bleeding, a high level of agitation. This was supposed to not to that. I tried one dose and already have the lousy headache ( I only get this sort of headache when dealing with these hormonal medications or with PMS back in the day.) Maybe I just do not tolerate hormone type medications but the cure is much worse than the original problem. I will learn to live with my aging body."

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  • Rano
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • November 19, 2019

"This Intrarosa worked for me. I question why they only give you 28 inserts for a month supply. Only one of the 12 months have 28 days and the cost for this is not cheap. My insurance made this a $35 per month drug."

9 / 10
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  • Nurse
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 16, 2019

"Prices of these products are just insane! Estring worked wonders but at $400 it was just too expensive. Tried this product and this one is also crazy at $100! Ask your provider for coupons, they have them but you have to ask. I went back to my pharmacy and got a $65 refund"

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  • Alexis
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 21, 2024

"In Canada, doctors are more conservative in treating menopause. It was a task to get my doctor to prescribe it, but after seeing a few doctors online suggest Intrarosa is good for the usual symptoms and bladder leakage problems, I was desperate to get it lol. Three weeks in, that menopausal odor down there is gone! IYKYK. I smell normal again. My stress incontinence is gone. I can feel my clitoris again. Lubrication has improved. Pain has substantially decreased. Negatives: the delivery method. It’s less than ideal having to insert something every night and still be spontaneous. I never used any vaginal treatments before like estradiol inserts, so I can’t compare. I take topical estrogen as well. I haven’t had any side effects yet, though I’m considering cutting back to every other day to see if it’s just as effective just because it’s kind of inconvenient. This product was covered under my health insurance, so the cost isn’t an issue."

10 / 10
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  • Red
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 12, 2018

"I have only used Intrarosa for 13 days and am trying to decide whether to purchase it again after so many negative reviews here. I have not had any oily discharge (I use it at night before bed. After insertion, I do not get up out of the bed...I just go to sleep. Not sure if it helps with sex yet since I haven't tried that yet since I wanted to give it time to work. I have no problem opening the insert package. I lay a tissue on the bed and pull down the two flaps with both hands and let the insert fall on the tissue. I have the applicator open to activated and just insert the tab into the applicator. I find it very simple to use. I will report back about if it helped with sex."

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  • SHANNA
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 4, 2021

"So I was giving this as a trial from my gynaecologist. If I am given any medication, I make a point of not reading the side effects, because I believe sometimes it can influence me negatively. I only took this one time, and within a few hours I experienced mild cramping and I noticed mild spotting. So I searched to see if this was a common side effect and discovered these posts. I understand that every body is different so I don't want to dissuade anyone else. Needless to say, my trial package went in the trash. I guess I will keep searching for something that will work!"

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  • Gma
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • July 30, 2020

"Started using Intrarosa for vaginal dryness and after a few days began having some pretty serious anxiety issues and high blood pressure. Never put it together that the Intrarosa could be the culprit until now. Stopped using it two days ago and blood pressure is back to normal and anxious feelings are gone. So glad I found others that had the same issue and it isn't just me. Will stick with the Monalisa touch and natural lubricants from now on."

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  • Grace
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 5, 2020

"65 years old, I have IBS-C and diverticulosis, with vaginal atrophy. Tried Intrarosa for 7 nights, and yes the 4th day I tried sex, and it was much easier! But, on the 6th night I was up all night urinating and felt abdominal pressure, that urination did not alleviate. I did not sleep a wink and then the abdominal pain, which occurred on the 7th night almost immediately after insertion, I knew this is N/G for me! I don’t know if it is the oils, or hormone, that engaged my IBS-C and diverticulosis, but the pain was excruciating!! As well as severe urination."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 5, 2018

"I used Intrarosa for only 1 week. I simply could not take the oily discharge and oily residue that was left in my panties. Panty liners and pads would no longer stick to my panties and the oily residue passed thru to my pants and ruined a pair of my pants. I attempted to launder my panties but could not get the residue out (I tried Dawn dishwashing liquid also). After washing and drying my panties, the oily residue "hardened and stiffened" my panties. I threw them all away. I just felt very unclean and oily from the discharge while using Intrarosa."

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  • JDano
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • October 28, 2020

"I have been on Intrarosa for 3 months now, very little improvement with my vaginal atrophy/ GSM issues. No side effects noticed and I am one who is very sensitive to meds. I will say if you try it make sure you put it in right before bed, I got up to pee after I had it in about 45 minutes and it fell out into the toilet. It's not working for me , I will be switching to Yuvafem Estradiol Vaginal tablet tomorrow. I did have a $35.00 month coupon from Dr. For Intrarosa."

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  • SEano
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 15, 2020

"I was on intrarosa daily for 17 days. The last time I used it, I had vaginal burning and urinary urgency. Also had constant abdominal bloating and gas. I am not taking any other med, so I suppose it’s this. Have stopped for 2 days and still having these symptoms."

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  • Emmy
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • July 4, 2018

"Upon waking after the 2nd night's use, I found I had significant fatty residue on my underwear, which had leaked to the insides of my thighs and on my sheets. The fatty base in which the product is suspended melts and then leaks out of the vagina. I'm theorizing that the experience would be similar to going to bed with a tablespoon of Crisco inserted in the vagina. I stopped use at this point, so cannot speak to the efficacy of the drug itself."

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