Replens and Pain: What Users Say

• Ann...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 17, 2021

For Vaginal Dryness "Be very wary when using this product. As per many of the ladies on this forum, I have experienced a really bad reaction to this medication and wish I had seen these reviews beforehand. I was diagnosed with severe vaginal atrophy in July, and the first round of HRT has not worked yet, nor estriol pessaries or cream from the Gyn. The GP recommended Replens. Total disaster - horrible burning and pain while urinating. Already had the start of a UTI, which compounded the situation. Inside looked as bad as it felt. Soreness, itching, and pain with swollen labia, internal AND external. I have also had the white clumpy residue. I wonder if that is related to the cramping. I will never use this again and will need to find out how to report these issues. If this product helps someone, then that’s great, but the majority of us are in worse shape from having tried this. If I could rate this 0 or a minus rating, I would. This product should be pulled from circulation."

• Pen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 17, 2021

For Vaginal Dryness "I’ve only used it once so far recently. I tried it many years ago, and it was so watery it was almost as if you peed your bed. No burning this time, but yes to the white clumps. I couldn’t imagine what they were until I came across this website. But I have also had the white clumps from (HyloGyn)? And other vaginal moisturizers that I have tried. So I’m guessing it is dead skin cells from all of them. Would have been nice for the makers of these products to let you know. I’m hoping I don’t get bleeding or pain. Menopause is awful."

• JoJ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 5, 2021

For Vaginal Dryness "I am 56 years old and experienced a surgical-induced menopause after having both ovaries removed 12 months ago. I started using Replens approximately 3 weeks ago, and it states to use twice weekly. My GP prescribed it as I was experiencing what I can only describe as discomfort around the urethra (and just inside the vaginal opening). After using Replen 5 times, it's not helped much, but I haven't experienced the brown discharge or any discharge for that matter, which worries me as if I'm putting it up there, where's it going? I'm writing this as three days ago I started with irritation in the vaginal opening, which has gotten worse. Day 3 today, and only toilet paper with cold water soothes it. The area is sore, red, and has a burning sensation. I've used Canesten thinking it might be that, but after reading these comments, I'm convinced it's Replens that's causing it. I am also on Vagifem twice weekly and HRT 1% daily. This product is expensive too. Going to try natural SYLK now, as lots of women have recommended it."

• She...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 6, 2021

For Vaginal Dryness "Absolutely shocking!! I am swollen and on fire inside and outside, labia is swollen. This is the second time I’ve used it, first time same thing, thought I had inserted it incorrectly, but no, same thing second time. Can hardly keep my legs together!! This product needs to be taken off the shelves, not even going to go there with the white clumps, it’s painful and shocking!!!!!"

• Jea...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 28, 2021

For Vaginal Dryness "I bought this product and the lubricant gel. Well, even using both together in the same day for sex, I experienced pain and bleeding. I paid a lot of money with the hopes of not having painful intercourse. After several attempts in the past year, I am at a loss as to what will work."

• Pri...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 21, 2021

For Vaginal Dryness "I have persevered with Replens pessaries on and off since menopause for over 5 years. It burns like crazy initially, and the pessaries scrape the skin going in. Very painful. This then turns to constant itching. There is momentary relief, having that feeling of lubrication, but by the next day, it has all fallen out, and back to square one again. The pain of insertion puts me off using it as it gives me urinary infections. I've been to about 6 different consultants who said there was nothing wrong with me, and I just didn't know where to turn. I have had no relief for nearly 6 years. Going to the toilet is painful, and sex is completely out the window."

• WKW...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 1, 2021

For Vaginal Dryness "I’ve used Replens for several years and have had no problems except when the company started using the newer style applicator. It does not have a rounded end and was painful to use and caused bleeding. Fortunately, I had saved some of the old, round-end reusable applicators. I am having trouble finding the tube of Replens rather than the pre-filled applicators. I use about half of the recommended amount once or twice a week. Am 24 years past menopause."

• Nev...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 17, 2021

For Vaginal Dryness "I’m new to menopause and used it for vaginal dryness for three days, ended up doubled in pain, couldn’t stand, sit, or walk, ended up seeing a GP because the pain was so bad. She said it was a bad reaction and signed me off work for a week so far."

• Joy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 3, 2022

For Vaginal Dryness "Used this product 3 times and 3 times I feel like I'm having a really bad period. The pain is so bad, and I've had a hysterectomy. Makes you feel yucky. This is worse than the dry vagina."