Vagifem User Reviews

Vagifem User Reviews

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Comment from: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2-5 years (Patient)

My Doctor says that everything looks great after a years usage. Published: October 28, 2007 ::

Comment from: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1-2 years (Patient)

I had higher expectations after 1.5 years of use. Published: November 07, 2007 ::

Comment from: jesm, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1-2 years (Patient)

I started this treatment due to post menopause vaginal dryness. It worked very well but caused me to have night sweats. I've stopped it for 1 month and am sleeping much better. I will now start again to see what will happen but am concerned that they could someday discover this does increase cancer risk as much as other estrogen. It is not supposed to be absorbed systemically as other estrogen but apparently is since I have night sweats. Published: April 02, 2008 ::

Comment from: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1-2 years (Patient)

sex was virtually impossible after menopause, due to vaginal dryness. It's been a year on this drug, and although expensive, I wouldn't be without it. I do use topical over-the-counter creams as well, just to increase lubrication. My doctor also says my vagina looks like it did pre-menopause rather than that of a 70 year old woman as it did one year ago before starting vagifem. Published: July 13, 2008 ::

Comment from: ms jinny, 75 or over Female on Treatment for 1-2 years (Patient)

I have Vaginal dryness and bladder problems. This medication has helped me awhole lot. Published: January 12, 2009 ::

Comment from: MC, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1-6 months (Patient)

I don't understand some of the other reviews stating that your breasts are tender since this drug does not affect any other part of the body except for the vagina! I had a total hysterectomy 3 years ago and have had such dryness and horrible pain during sex. This seems to help with the dryness and there is no more tearing of tissues. The risks are minimal since I no longer have ovaries, a cervix or a uterus. Published: October 25, 2008 ::

Comment from: Buckeye Mom, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1-6 months (Patient)

Suffering hot flashes, day and night sweats 2 years after partial hysterectomy in my mid 40's and partially effective treatment with antidepressants and sleep aid. Found Vagifem to have no benefit after 4 months of treatment and experiencing unexplained rash on torso and back of neck. Published: March 22, 2008 ::

Comment from: bren, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1-6 months (Patient)

I have atropic vaginitis related to menopause. I developed a yellow discharge with odor. The Vagifem made the discharge heavier. I found no relief at all with this product. This was very expensive, $110. I believe this was for a one month supply. Published: February 19, 2008 ::

Comment from: CrystalG, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2-5 years (Patient)

I have been using this product for about four years. My GYN recommends it to all his post-menopausal patients. I have not noticed a difference, but at my annual exams he assures me it is working. He says it keeps me lubricated and healthy, and will prevent problems in the future. I have been taking it for about four years. I have asked him for a natural product, but he insists that since this has been proven to work, it only makes sense to use. I have been going to this GYN for over 20 years, so we have an excellent rapport. Published: February 15, 2009 ::

Comment from: gina, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

I was to use the product every day for two weeks then change to twice a week. After 9 days I developed a yeast infection - something I had never had before in my life. Now, more than a week after stopping use, the infection is still with me and I'm pretty miserable. Add to this that the prescription was expensive evn with a prescription plan. Published: November 01, 2008 ::

Comment from: NYWoman, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1-6 months (Patient)

While this product did help with my problem with dryness it did promote the hot flashes again. Published: September 08, 2008 ::


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