How long does it take for HRT pessaries to work?
It may take up to two weeks for treatment results to show.
What are the side effects of estrogen pessaries?
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- Dryness and soreness in the vagina.
- Itching, redness, or soreness of the vulva.
- Feeling an urge to urinate more often then is needed or experiencing pain while urinating.
- Pain during sexual intercourse.
How long do Vagifem pessaries take to work?
One study showed that Vagifem® 10 mcg reduced a combined score of the most bothersome vaginal symptoms at 12 weeks, but some people may see improvements as early as at 8 weeks of treatment.
Are Vagifem pessaries HRT?
Vagifem pessaries are a type of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) tablets used to treat vaginal dryness and irritation associated with the menopause. These tablets are applied directly inside your vagina using a convenient, smooth plastic applicator, giving localised relief from menopausal symptoms.
Will Vagifem cause weight gain?
This drug may cause you to swell or keep fluid in your body. Tell your doctor if you have swelling, weight gain, or trouble breathing.
Are Vagifem pessaries safe?
Vagifem® has been FDA-approved since 1999, and millions of women have been treated with Vagifem® since that time. Multiple studies have been conducted regarding its safety and effectiveness.
Are vaginal estrogen pessaries safe?
As the research currently stands, it appears that vaginal estrogen is a safe and effective treatment for vaginal discomfort due to menopause, and has a much lower risk of the cancers and cardiovascular events typically associated with hormone therapy.
Does Vagifem put on weight?
headache; swelling in your hands or feet, weight gain; breast pain; or. vaginal itching or discharge, changes in your menstrual periods, breakthrough bleeding.
Will I gain weight on Vagifem?
nausea, vomiting, bloating, stomach cramps; headache; swelling in your hands or feet, weight gain; breast pain; or.
Should I take Vagifem in the morning or at night?
You can use Vagifem® 10 mcg at any time of the day that you choose, but it should be done at the same time on each dosing day.
How long can you stay on Vagifem?
Current recommendations are to continue use of local estrogen therapy for as long as necessary for symptom control. A retrospective study conducted in >13,000 women showed that the duration of local estrogen therapy in the real-life setting is about 12 months.
Is Vagifem worth taking?
Most voted positive review Having said that, after 4 years of increasing sexual pain I finally trusted my doctor in her recommendation for Vagifem. Pleasantly, I found that within the first week I had greatly reduced pain during intercourse.
Do I need to take Vagifem forever?
Does Vagifem cause weight gain?
How long can a woman wear a pessary?
Most vaginal pessaries can be left in for as long as four to six months or unless told otherwise by your healthcare provider. In comparison, a type of pessary used for women with advanced degrees of vaginal prolapse, called cube pessary, should be removed every night.
What should you not do with a pessary?
Follow your doctor’s advice on inserting the pessary. Do not douche or use a vaginal wash unless your doctor tells you to do so. Do not smoke. Smoking can cause a cough, which makes a prolapse worse.