Question 1

what is vagifem?

Accepted Answer

Vaginal estogen: Vaginal estrogen is used to treat vaginal dryness, itching, and burning; painful or difficult urination; and sudden need to urinate immediately in women who are experiencing or have experienced menopause
for additional information visit:http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0000333/.

Question 2

what would happen if my friend used my vagifem tablet?

Accepted Answer

Why would u do that : Why would u let your friend use your vagifem tablet? She may have a contraindication to using it, do not give any script meds to a friend, if she thinks she needs some type of vaginal estrogen have her make an appt. With her or your gyn for evaulatiuon.

Question 3

can vagifem help with osteoporosis?

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Yes: It is well known that estrogen replacement therapy is very effective at minimizing calcium loss from the bones after menopause.  Vagifem is one of the ert formulations commercially available.

Question 4

are vagifem pessaries safe long term?

Accepted Answer

YES: Should be regularly removed and cleaned.

Question 5

is vagifem helpful or otherwise a negative factor for a 67 yr. old woman with osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

Vagifem: Vagifem really is just really an estrogen for atrophic vaginitis. However, taking systemic estrogen like estradiol, premarin, (conjugated estrogens) vivelle dot, etc does have the effect of increasing bone density and preventing osteoporosis.  Once you have osteoporosis though, you are best off using a medication specifically for it like fosamax, actonel, forteo, etc.

Question 6

does vagifem affect bones?

Accepted Answer

No: Only effects the vaginal wall tissues.

Question 7

does vagifem help to prevent utis?

Accepted Answer

UTI prevention: The rising frequency of UTI after menopauseis partly a result of low estrogen levels. Replacing vaginal estrogen often helps, and Vagifem is one product that may be effective. It's not 100% effective, but frequently helps a lot. If your doctor has prescribed it for that reason, give it a try. It also may help with sexual functioning, if you're still sexually active. Good luck.

Question 8

are vagifem vaginal
tablets safe long term?

Accepted Answer

Vagifem: Like all medications, Vagifem has risks and benefits. It is a matter of balancing these. Benefits include improvement of vaginal health. You may need to discuss these with your doc, but many people do use vagifem long term. It is generally thought to be a safer than oral estrogens, but risks still may include a small increase in blood clot issues, dementia, and possibly uterine or breast cancer.

Question 9

can vagifem cause elevation of both total and corrected serum calcium? on day 14 of initial 14 day cycle.

Accepted Answer

No: no data to support such a cause/effect relationship.

Question 10

i am post menopause and use vagifem twice a week but i have a persistant ich and dryness in my nether region and it actually keeps me up at night. what can i do about this as it is becoming debilitating.

Accepted Answer

Menopause/dry, itch: If you are not as yet over five years past menopause, taking low dose estrogen orally may improve your symptoms.  The medical literature has supported taking estrogen at this point.  Ask your gyn provider about this, as there are many types of remedies which are now possible.

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