Estradiol topical for Atrophic Vaginitis User Reviews (Page 4)

• Sus...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 26, 2023

"I used Vagifem for atrophic vaginitis for 8 years. I experienced hair loss, weight gain, breathlessness, painful headaches, and extreme shoulder pain resulting in limited mobility in my arms. I have also developed an abnormal heart rate resulting in atrial fibrillation and high blood pressure. My doctor advised me to stop using it. On stopping, all of the above symptoms disappeared. I think this medication is highly toxic for some women and should be monitored more closely by your doctor."

• Nic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 20, 2020

"Use of Vagifem to address bladder frequency has caused significant irritation, itchiness, and rawness around the vaginal area, as well as thick white discharge. I have discontinued it and am attempting to treat these symptoms, which have progressed to the urethra. Very discouraging, as many women find it very helpful for postmenopausal conditions."

• NAa...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 11, 2019

"Yuvafem makes me spot, and it gets worse over several days. First yellow and dark brown, and then bloody discharge. My doctor checked me out. I’m fine, so it’s definitely this medication. I did not have this problem with Vagifem and will tell my doctor that Vagifem is what I want. I am 63 years old. When I use the Yuvafem, I have to wear a liner. Terrible medication and should be pulled from the market."

• Rac...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 20, 2023

"I was having very bad vaginal dryness that was leading to chronic UTIs and yeast infections, pain with intercourse, pain and burning with urination... I was miserable. I tried the Estradiol creams and they were very messy. I tried Vagifem tablets and they never dissolved properly (probably because I was so dry). Then my doctor suggested Imvexxy 10 mcg. It's a small softgel, so it dissolves easily. It's not messy at all. I used it for 14 days initially, and now I use it just twice a week to maintain. It works amazingly well. I feel back to my old self again. No more pain or burning, no more UTIs or recurring yeast infections, no more pain with intercourse. It does leave a little hint of pink on my pantyliner on the days I use it (it's a pink softgel). But it's a light baby pink color (not like blood), and I know it's just from the softgel. I buy single-use, disposable vaginal applicators (small capsule size) from Amazon to insert as I don't like using my fingers."

• ABK...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 24, 2020

"My Dr. wanted me to take this every night for two weeks. I had to discontinue use after 4 nights. When I would get up in the morning, there was so much discharge. I had a horrible headache the entire four days that I took it. It made my rosacea flare up. I felt tired and run down, and my body felt sore."

• Jen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 25, 2019

"I started using Estring because of vaginal dryness and urinary frequency. It's been 4 weeks since I started using the ring and found that it was a little odd inserting a ring that size. So far, I am tolerating it well. I went from being dry as the Sahara Desert to feeling moist again, so I give it an A for that. I had been on Estrace for 2 years and cannot stand the messiness. Estrace cream made me get more yeast infections. I'm done with the cream and in with the ring. Hopefully, I will still keep having good results with the ring."

• mon...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 21, 2019

"Used Imvexxy before bed the first time and could tell a difference the next morning, a HUGE improvement for me. I guess over time I hadn't realized how Sahara-dry things were. Still new to it, but haven't noticed any side effects thus far. HUGE HUGE difference."

• Mad...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 27, 2019

"I was on the generic for atrophic vaginitis and bladder issues. I was on it twice a week for 10 months. Ultrasound, before I started, showed everything normal...after 10 months, numerous gallstones and hepatic hemangioma. Now I have to have my gallbladder out. It did work wonders, but I can't take it...Gyn. told me to stop immediately. I wish there were more things to help this condition!!"

• Les...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 12, 2020

"I got bad migraine headaches on this medication. Imvexxy, I was not able to work because of the headaches/nausea. I can't tolerate this medication. I was even on the lowest dose, and it's still horrible. I will go to another option that is not hormonal. This stuff is vicious. If I could give it a zero, I would."

• Mir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 26, 2016

"Extraordinarily overpriced since it is plant-based, which means it is probably just soy. Even with my Medicare drug insurance, it was going to be over $200. I called a pharmacy where I used to get my compounded hormones - $27 plus shipping. I suggest you do too."

• Mrs...
• April 4, 2014

"My doctor gave me this cream for my vaginal dryness and pain and burning when I urinate. I'm 47 years old. I haven't had my period since this January and started with the terrible dry vagina symptoms. I just started using the cream, so far I haven't noticed any bad side effects yet, and I hope I won't have any. I noticed that the burning sensation is less when I urinate. This morning when I woke up, I feel my vagina less dry, but halfway through the day the dryness came back. I hope that the more time I use the cream, the symptoms of dry vagina will go away completely. I have avoided having sex with my husband because I'm afraid it's going to hurt more. I'm very motivated after reading the reviews I read before, and maybe I can return to enjoy sex again."

• Rox...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 14, 2022

"Oh my goodness! I was prescribed Vagifem for terrible urine problems, where I constantly had pressure to use my bladder. Well, my initial response was good, and it cleared up this problem really well, but the side effects were horrendous. I had severe heart palpitations and feelings of absolute panic. I was journaling when I had heart palpitations and panic attacks, and it was always a day after I used Vagifem. I stopped using them, and I got better after stopping for 3 months. My doctor told me to try half a tablet once a week. Well, I had a reaction, but my palpitations were even worse. I cannot use them, so I don’t know how to treat my atrophic vaginitis."

• Tfr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 6, 2017

"Painful sex for a year and a half. Was at my wits' end, finally went to the doctor and described severe pain and dryness not relieved. She prescribed this cream. Miracle drug! No more pain, dryness improving. My husband and I are thrilled! Go on their website for a coupon. Almost 300 bucks, but I only had to pay $25.00."

• Che...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 30, 2020

"Great medicine. I was having recurrent UTIs and vaginal infections as a part of menopause. I have been on this medication for two months and have had no issues at all. I highly recommend it for vaginal atrophy."

• Cut...
• July 19, 2017

"I started using the Estring ring a little over a month and a half ago. I was unsure if I really wanted to walk around for 90 days with this object in my vagina. I thought I would be able to feel it. I was so totally wrong! Finally, after having it in my possession for a month, I finally inserted it and waited for results. Menopause had caused my vagina walls to become thinner and drier. Sex with my husband was frustrating! I still wanted to be intimate, but my vagina was not cooperating! So here we are at the almost 2-month mark, and I am totally satisfied with my ring! My walls seem to have more elasticity, lubrication, and it feels like it belongs to me again! I do not feel it at all, and my husband says it does not bother him."

• Bab...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 11, 2019

"I take a fairly high dose of Effexor XR, and within a week of using Vagifem 10, my depression was as bad as it has ever been! It took me a day or two to realize a possible connection. My gynecologist told me to stop using it immediately."

• Pat...
• October 25, 2016

"This past February, I literally thought my insides were being ripped out. I expected to see them lying on the floor after sex one Monday afternoon. I was throbbing and hurting the rest of the evening and into the morning. The next day, I called my GYN and begged to be seen. She diagnosed me with this and several rips. She gave me an Estrace cream sample and a prescription along with one for the rips. I do not have medical insurance. I healed the rips with coconut oil and started the cream, 1 oz, 2 times a week. She says it is not absorbed. Well, all I know is that my hot flashes have lessened, sex is not painful, and if I don't use it like I'm supposed to, all that changes! I'm blessed to have friends in the medical field that can keep me supplied with samples."

• gre...
• March 22, 2013

"Doc gave me samples of Estrace cream 2 weeks ago. I use 2x per week for dryness and help restore thinning vaginal lining (prolapse problems). Noticed right away more hair loss the day after I use it. I was told this would not affect me in any way and only work locally in the vagina. I can't afford to lose more hair. I'm going to watch it and try a couple more times and if I notice hair loss continues, I'll stop. I also use an all-natural menopause cream (just started last month) has estrogen and progesterone from all-natural sources. It seemed to be helping hair loss and all-around symptoms. My first time on hormone treatment after my total hysterectomy seven years ago."

• Gen...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 4, 2021

"I am 65 years old, and my last period was 12 years ago. I never had any real issues with menopause, one of the very lucky ones, I realize. I was prescribed Vagifem 2.5 months ago. I did the prescribed one tab daily for two weeks, then one tab twice a week. It was prescribed to address a prolapse from the rectal side of my vagina. I was hesitant because of the amount of breast cancer on my dad's side of the family (daughters of his brothers). I was also warned about breast density on the report of my last mammogram. The doctor and intern basically blew off my concerns, saying it was a very mild medication. So, since then: I have this awful yellow discharge, which I never had before; I am gaining weight and am very bloated; I now wake up at 3 a.m. with massive headaches and a pounding heart; I cry easily now. None of those things bothered me before. I've been using 5 mg melatonin for sleep most nights and always had really good sleeps until I took this stuff. I am taking myself off of this."

• Fol...
• October 10, 2009

"I'm 57 and have been using Estrace cream sporadically for about a year. I've found the drug component to be pretty effective, but I just hate that greasy goop it's put in. It seems to leave a trail for days as it leaks out. I would prefer something that absorbs better."

• mam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 22, 2016

"This med was a complete cure. I went through menopause, experienced extreme dryness and horrific pain during relations, constant urinary infections as well. I use the 10mcg, and it was perfect. Get it a lot cheaper through israelpharm. Different amounts in packaging, but still a heck of a lot cheaper than Walmart. Yay!!!"

• Tam...
• October 12, 2020

"I’m 51 and been in menopause for a few years. Imvexxy and progesterone 100 mg have helped me 100 percent! I have been taking both for 2 weeks, and intercourse is comfortable and pleasurable. I had a few headaches the first week. No other side effects. My husband and I couldn’t be happier with the results of Imvexxy. He thinks my breasts feel larger than before too. Thankful customer."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 30, 2019

"I’ve been using this for a few months and am new to these types of products. This product gets all over your underwear even if you insert it before bed. You wake with it everywhere. I think more comes out than stays in. I’m going to ask for something else because I don’t think this really helps dryness."

• Mid...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 18, 2019

"I was prescribed Imvexxy, and 1) it took too long to work 2) I had to endure additional testing because the company that created it didn’t have the foresight to think that maybe they shouldn’t make the capsule pinkish, which, when dissolved and leaked on panties, could be mistaken for spotting in a postmenopausal female. How stupid! No thanks. My Dr. prescribed the Premarin cream for me instead. I only use a tiny amount 2x a week. Worked quickly. Not messy."

• Swe...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 5, 2020

"I just started my 3rd month of using the 10 mcg insert of Imvexxy. The dryness has been completely reversed, which in turn stopped my chronic BV. Yay!! However, I've been feeling nauseous and crampy with a mild headache for the past 6 weeks. I also seem to be experiencing more hot flashes and night sweats. I don't want to believe it's the Imvexxy causing this and the low back pain, but since nothing else has changed, and I take no other medications, I can only assume it is the Imvexxy. I am almost 60 yrs old and have been in menopause for 8 yrs or so. I keep thinking these symptoms will go away, but they actually may be worsening. I'll likely finish using the rest of this prescription but not renew it."