Yuvafem User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 15, 2017

For Atrophic Vaginitis "Very glad to see that there's a generic for Vagifem, which I had wonderful results with. However, the blister packaging on Yuvafem is ridiculously bad. It's impossible to separate the single-use applicators using the perforations without tearing the foil wrapping on multiple applicators. Being able to separate is very handy for travel, etc. Please fix the packaging and make it functional!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 19, 2017

For Atrophic Vaginitis "My pharmacy filled my usual Vagifem prescription with the new generic form. It is like using a placebo. I am asking my doctor to prescribe brand only from now on and will gladly pay the $275/month out of pocket until my insurance will cover it again. Terrible product!"

• Jul...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 5, 2022

For Atrophic Vaginitis "Not Pleased · Taken for less than 1 month · March 22, 2021 “... I experienced soreness, burning, itching, and increased need to urinate, plus greenish discharge. I’m discontinuing immediately.” (Posted by NotPleased on March 22, 2021.) Ditto. I thought something was wrong with me until I started reading reviews for this product online."

• KLB...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 30, 2019

For Atrophic Vaginitis "Agree with others that the Yuvafem packaging is terrible. Have to use scissors and have cut my fingers on the packaging. The applicator is not very comfortable but works fine. I’ve never had a problem with tablets falling out or not dissolving completely. Biggest complaint is the medication does very little to help with painful dryness and causes me horrible hot flashes and flu-like aching, as well as terrible joint pain."

• Bro...
• December 7, 2016

For Atrophic Urethritis "I have been treated successfully for atrophic vaginitis with Vagifem for six years. Unfortunately, because I now have Medicare with supplemental insurance, I have had to get a month's supply of Yuvafem, the new generic for Vagifem, until I can get the brand Vagifem from Canada. The first thing I noticed is how poorly the Yuvafem is packaged. When trying to separate the applicators, the packaging covering the pill area broke open, and I ended up having to cut the applicators apart. Now I wonder if the medication is also a substandard product. Of course, in the U.S., we are unable to tell where our prescription medications are made, whereas in other countries, that information is available."

• Moo...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 16, 2019

For Atrophic Vaginitis "I did not notice a difference at all when I switched from Vagifem to Yuvafem except I saved $$$, which was nice! (Paying $5/mo instead of $30/mo). No side effects. The packaging is a bit worse, but I just deal with it. Other than that, the applicator, effects, etc. are the same!"

• Sam...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 16, 2019

For Atrophic Vaginitis "Can only use brand name Vagifem. Generic does not work at all. Packaging is horrible, and symptoms of burning, itching, dryness, and feeling of a UTI, and constantly having to urinate are what happens when using generic. Had to go back to using Vagifem. Unfortunately, the copay is really high until I meet my deductible. Insurance needs to offer this medication at a more affordable cost."

• Lic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 2, 2019

For Atrophic Vaginitis "I took one dose of this medication and thought I was having a heart attack or stroke. Severe anxiety. Profuse sweating. Nausea. Awful headache. Insomnia. Racing heart. Shortness of breath. Worst thing ever. I will never ever use this again. I have reported to the FDA."

• Swe...
• June 28, 2017

For Atrophic Vaginitis "I was switched from Vagifem to Yuvafem by OptumRx, and my vaginal atrophy worsened. I had heavy discharge, and everything felt really uncomfortable down there, like I was having some sort of allergic reaction. I stopped using it, and my symptoms got a little better. So I talked to my doctor and asked her to specify no generic substitution on my prescription. The copay for Vagifem is higher, but it is really worth it to me. Vaginal atrophy is terrible, and Vagifem is the one medication that has really helped me."

• Bov...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 16, 2018

For Atrophic Vaginitis "I took Vagifem for 5 years for the prevention of UTI. It worked very well. My insurance switched to Yuvafem and wouldn't cover Vagifem anymore. So I have been using Yuvafem for the past 2 months. I agree with the reviews: poor packaging (needing scissors to separate the applicators), the tablets coming out of the applicators within the packaging. I don't know about the effectiveness for sure, but 2 weeks ago I had my first UTI in 5 years."

• Bec...
• September 23, 2017

For Atrophic Vaginitis "I had good results with this in using it for 1 month as directed. I found it easy to use. I didn't experience any negatives like others mentioned. The only problem was the cost. $95.00 a month, and that's with insurance. I asked my doctor if there is anything cheaper, and she told me to use Crisco 2x a week and Yuvafem once a week. I have, and it works! I have not experienced pain during intercourse, and I cut the cost of using Yuvafem in half. It sounds weird, but I thought it was worth sharing."

• Lea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 17, 2019

For Atrophic Vaginitis "I switched to Yuvafem after my insurance stopped covering my Estring, which was about $520 out of pocket as my insurance flat-out refused to pay after I had been using it for a year. I've tried all three: the Estring ($520 for 3 months), Yuvafem ($20 generic for 3 months), and Vagifem (brand $155 for 8 pills), and my favorite was the Estring, followed by Vagifem. Yuvafem did absolutely nothing except give me a yeast infection. I still bled during sex despite all the lubrication I could muster up, and I felt absolutely nothing. I also hated the square-tipped applicator and the dangerous sharp foil. Instead of helping, Yuvafem gave me an infection. I asked my OB-GYN for a prescription of the brand-name Vagifem, and the cost just went up again as my insurance now considers it maintenance therapy. I may just give up and pay the $2,000 a year for the Estring."

• Anonymous
• February 28, 2017

For Atrophic Vaginitis "Product worked for me, but the packaging is terrible. I had a similar experience to the other reviewers. The individual doses will tear apart like the perforation indicates. Then the pill on the end of the applicator falls out wherever - in the package, on the floor, in the sink, etc. My insurance will not cover, so the cost is $30-40 a pill. This is like gold, so I can't just throw the contaminated pill away. How yucky to have to insert a pill into my body that can't be sterile anymore. I don't care if the cost is higher, I am back to Vagifem."

• Mar...
• July 15, 2017

For Atrophic Vaginitis "Was using Vagifem for several years and felt great, no side effects. Was sent the generic Yuvafem. Agree about loose tablets and wasting the med as they would fall out of the dispenser. But when I started having side effects such as weight gain, 10 pounds, feet swelling, and cramping, I switched back to Vagifem. Now have to visit gyno to make sure everything is ok."

• deb...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 18, 2018

For Atrophic Vaginitis "I can deal with the crappy packaging-what I cannot accept is the fact that this generic (Yuvafem) does not compare to Vagifem in effectiveness. I am going to complain directly to the FDA. But, in the meantime, I will use Estrace cream. I hope they will withdraw this awful generic from the market."

• jud...
• June 28, 2021

For Atrophic Vaginitis "I only have tried Yuvafem and am very pleased with this generic product. I was shocked to learn I had atrophic vaginitis and had extreme discomfort due to this condition. I am in excellent health and started the fourteen-day initial treatment. I had no problems with the packaging, and none of the tablets fell out of the applicator. It took a month for the symptoms to abate, and I am so grateful there is a solution to this condition. Is everything like it was before I had symptoms? No. But it's greatly improved, and I do recommend this synthetic version of estrogen for women who are experiencing problems."

• Nan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 9, 2018

For Atrophic Vaginitis "The packaging is okay. Could be better. Insurance covers (generic). I have been taking this for almost 2 months, and my joints in my legs are killing me. I was wondering if anyone else was experiencing this side effect."

• MNG...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 10, 2017

For Atrophic Vaginitis "I had been using Vagifem for over 10 years. It definitely helped my vag atrophy symptoms as well as improved minor urine leakage issues. Six weeks ago, I was switched to Yuvafem. My first observation was with the packaging - the perforations between the individual units were nearly impossible to separate, and when I did, the foil cover of the adjacent units would break open. I use scissors now to cut them apart. Secondly, after about 4 weeks, I've noticed that vaginal irritation and urine leakage symptoms are returning. I'll use up my present 90-day supply and see how things go, but if symptoms worsen any more, I will ask my doc for a DAW (Dispense As Written) Vagifem prescription. I'll be willing to pay the significantly larger co-pay."

• dal...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 27, 2017

For Atrophic Vaginitis "It seems to work the same as Vagifem, but costs me nothing! Wahoo!!!! I agree with the other reviews about the packaging, but it's just a mild inconvenience. I would rather just use my nail to slide the foil back off and save myself the $100 plus a month it used to cost for the Vagifem!"

• Cat...
• June 21, 2017

For Atrophic Vaginitis "My doctor put me on Vagifem in December, and within weeks, I felt great. In April, I got my refill, and it was switched to Yuvafem. By mid-May, all my symptoms were coming back, and I was miserable, constantly felt like I had a UTI, and the dryness and burning were awful. My doctor switched me back to brand name, and I am slowly improving again. Yuvafem did not work for me at all. I agree with the others that the packaging was terrible as well, I had to use scissors to open each one, and then the tablets would fall out because they were not in the applicators."

• Lor...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 2, 2019

For Atrophic Vaginitis "I used Vagifem at first until the generic Yuvafem came out, and I started using it. Both have helped me, and I never had a problem with the Yuvafem falling out of my body or giving me bad side effects. I do see more difficulty separating the packages, but usually use scissors. No pills have ever fallen out of the dispenser either. I know it is helping me because when I had knee replacement surgery, they suggested I stop the HRT for 30 days because of the danger of post-surgery blood clots, and I must say I was miserable. It felt like my bottom was falling out, and I couldn’t wait to get back on them. Now that I am retired and have different medical insurance, it looks like I will have to pay a lot more for this medicine than the $4 monthly I was paying."

• Sch...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 14, 2017

For Atrophic Vaginitis "The packaging is horrible! The company obviously did not think through the way it is packaged-impossible to break apart, and the pills come out of the inserter and end up on the floor or, worse, in the toilet! It is frustrating enough to make me consider switching to another option. Generic is great, but not at the expense of making them extremely difficult to use. And it still is quite expensive!"

• Bml...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 2, 2018

For Atrophic Vaginitis "After using this medication for only 2 weeks, I called my doctor because of extremely severe vaginal burning. Even after modifying the treatment days, symptoms continued. I discontinued this TERRIBLE medicine, and all the discomfort, burning pain disappeared. So, for this reason, I will not use this drug."

• BRC...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 11, 2017

For Atrophic Vaginitis "I am glad there is a generic to Vagifem, which I have used for years. My only criticism is the packaging. The perforations between doses do not come apart. I have to use scissors, and even then, the covering gets ripped. In addition, many of the small dosage tablets have come out of the plastic inserter once I've managed to open the covering. I have to reinsert the tablet manually into the bottom of the plastic inserter. The whole inside packaging needs to be revamped."

• 123...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 9, 2017

For Atrophic Urethritis "I have used Vagifem for years successfully. Tried Yuvafem... excited about the price drop. After 2 months of use, I am in agony. Dr. confirmed no UTI, but without hormones, it mimics one exactly. Called Dr. and said brand name only for me from now on. Noticed on the box that the first ingredient was corn starch. No wonder it didn't dissolve or work for me. Hope you have better luck."