Reviewer: Lily, 75 or over on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I am 78 years old and have been on Vagifem to treat vaginal dryness and prevention of infection after my radical hysterectomy 13 years ago for uterine cancer. I take 10 mg twice a week and use an OTC vaginal gel after my shower every morning. Vagifem is expensive, but I've been able to get it through https://www.canadamedstop.com// for less than one third the cost in the US. My sexual activity ... Show Full Comment

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I am 78 years old and have been on Vagifem to treat vaginal dryness and prevention of infection after my radical hysterectomy 13 years ago for uterine cancer. I take 10 mg twice a week and use an OTC vaginal gel after my shower every morning. Vagifem is expensive, but I've been able to get it through https://www.canadamedstop.com// for less than one third the cost in the US. My sexual activity is limited but most satisfying.
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Reviewer: louise, 65-74 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months

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I have been using it for the last 3 months and it has helped me lot no more bladder infections still a little sore with intercourse over all I'm happy with it was having to many bladder problems, and yeast infections.

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I have been using it for the last 3 months and it has helped me lot no more bladder infections still a little sore with intercourse over all I'm happy with it was having to many bladder problems, and yeast infections.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I had higher expectations after 1.5 years of use.

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I had higher expectations after 1.5 years of use.
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Reviewer: Ccc, 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I am not one to take prescription drugs. 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. AND, during the 4 years when it was painful, I started having Urinary Tract Infections, UTIs. Very painful! I waited a year to review. I have o ... Show Full Comment

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I am not one to take prescription drugs. 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. AND, during the 4 years when it was painful, I started having Urinary Tract Infections, UTIs. Very painful! I waited a year to review. I have only positives to report- and, the UTIs are gone - a win-win all around.
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Reviewer: zmv8ql, 65-74 Female (Patient)

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Have been taking Vagifem (in spite of the cost) for several years and it has worked great. I read on this site a connection between the drug and thinning hair, but I've assumed thinning hair was just due to normal aging. Anyone else experience such a connection? Also have diarrhea every three months and am wondering if that too may be due to the drug. Thanks for responding.

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Have been taking Vagifem (in spite of the cost) for several years and it has worked great. I read on this site a connection between the drug and thinning hair, but I've assumed thinning hair was just due to normal aging. Anyone else experience such a connection? Also have diarrhea every three months and am wondering if that too may be due to the drug. Thanks for responding.
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