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✔ Used to effectively relieve Vaginal Dryness
✔ Oestrogen-based treatment
✔ Used locally in the vagina
Vaginal Dryness is a common condition that is characterised by irritation, discomfort, or itching inside and on the surrounding skin of the vagina as a result of reduced vaginal moisture and lubrication.
In most women, the skin and tissues surrounding the vagina are kept moist and supple by fluids and mucus that are produced by glands at the neck of the womb. This mucus plays an essential role in lubricating and hydrating the vaginal area. The female hormone Oestrogen is responsible for maintaining healthy levels of these fluids, keeping the vagina healthy, elastic, and clean. After the menopause, the ovaries produce less Oestrogen, this natural decline in levels leads to thinning of the tissues around the vagina and a reduction in mucus production, resulting in Vaginal Dryness and its associated symptoms.
One of the most effective treatments for Vaginal Dryness caused by Oestrogen imbalance is the use of Oestrogen-based topical therapies, such as Vagifem. With topical therapy, treatment is applied directly to the affected area so that Oestrogen is restored to the vagina and surrounding tissues. This means that the level of Oestrogen in the bloodstream doesn’t peak in the same manner as with tablets or patches, reducing the risk of side effects.
Vagifem contains an Oestrogen known as Oestradiol. Vagifem is used to relieve menopausal symptoms in the vagina such as dryness or irritation by replacing the Oestrogen which is normally produced in the ovaries of women. Vagifem pessaries are inserted into the vagina, so the hormone is released where it is most needed to relieve discomfort.
Most women will experience relief from their symptoms after about three weeks of treatment. Maximal benefit usually occurs within 1-3 months but can take up to a year. If symptoms have not improved with an Oestrogen-based treatment, then it is important to consider other potential underlying causes.
Oestrogen-based treatments are not always suitable, particularly for those with certain types of cancer or those who are pregnant. In these cases, you may wish to try vaginal moisturisers as an alternative.
Before using Vagifem, you should read the manufacturer’s printed Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) from inside the pack. It will give you more information about Vagifem and provide you with a full list of the side effects which you may experience from using it.
Vagifem vaginal tablets are administered intravaginally by use of an applicator. Please see the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) packaged with your treatment for detailed instructions of how to use Vagifem.
The usual initial dose is one vaginal tablet inserted daily for the first two weeks. After that, the dosage is typically reduced to one vaginal tablet twice a week, with a 3-4-day gap between doses. Treatment can be started on any convenient day.
Along with their useful effects, most medicines can cause unwanted side effects although not everyone experiences them. The unwanted effects often improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine, but please speak with your doctor or pharmacist if they continue or become troublesome. You will find a full list of possible side effects in the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) supplied with your medicine.
Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)
Please tell the prescriber if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. This is because Vagifem can affect the way some medicines work, and some medicines can have an effect on Vagifem. Vagifem is used locally in the vagina and is not likely to interact with other medicines although it may interfere with other vaginally applied treatments.
Do not use Vagifem:
Warnings & Precautions
You should tell the prescriber if you have, or have ever had, any of the following problems before you start using Vagifem, as these may return or become worse during treatment. If so, you should consult your doctor.
Stop using Vagifem and seek immediate medical attention if you notice or develop any of the following:
Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, & Fertility
Vagifem is for use in postmenopausal women only. If you become pregnant, stop using Vagifem and contact your doctor.
Driving and using machinery
Vagifem has no known influence on your ability to drive or operate hazardous machinery.
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Once your request has been approved by our prescriber and payment has been received, your treatment is then dispensed, packaged, and posted by our regulated pharmacy partner. Your order will arrive as quickly as the next day depending on your selected delivery option.
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Our fully accredited and qualified UK prescriber then screens your completed medical questionnaire and assesses your suitability for treatment. If the prescriber has any additional questions or concerns, they will contact you directly for clarification.
Provided that the prescriber is satisfied that the treatment is appropriate, the repeat request will be approved, and a supply price provided. In the event that your request is refused, you will be informed of the reason and given referral advice.
Once your order has been approved by our prescriber, your treatment is then dispensed, packaged, and posted by our regulated pharmacy partner. Your order will arrive as quickly as the next day depending on your selected delivery option.
You can be confident that your treatment will be 100% genuine, safe, and effective as we only use medications procured from licensed manufacturers and trusted UK wholesalers.
Rest assured that your treatment will be delivered in plain packaging for complete discretion.
A straightforward medical questionnaire acts as a replacement to the conventional face-to-face appointment. This type of consultation process is quick and should only take around five minutes to complete.
The questionnaire consists of simple questions regarding your general health and the specific condition selected. Questions are easy to understand and similar to those that you would be asked during a GP appointment.
The online assessment is completely private and confidential and is conducted with the same professionalism and safety standards as you would expect from a regular appointment but without the need for an awkward or embarrassing face-to-face consultation.
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Our fully accredited and qualified UK prescriber then screens your completed medical questionnaire and assesses your suitability for treatment. If the prescriber has any additional questions or concerns, they will contact you directly for clarification.
Provided that the prescriber is satisfied that the treatment is appropriate, the order will be approved, and a free private prescription issued for dispensing. In the event that your order is refused, you will be informed of the reason and given referral advice.
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