If you are facing menopause you may be wondering about using Vagifem to treat your symptoms. There are side effects associated with Vagifem because it is a medication. In many cases, the risks of taking Vagifem are small and the symptoms are mild. The most common symptoms include back pain, abdominal pain, headache, upper respiratory tract infection, vaginal yeast infection, and vaginal itching. The benefit of Vagifem is that it is designed to only work where it is placed in the vagina and it does not appear to significantly impact any other tissues or organs in the body. If you are taking Vagifem and experience side effects be sure to tell your doctor.

Vagifem’s active ingredients include estradiol, which is an estrogen. This estrogen is produced naturally by the body before menopause takes place. This treatment is a vaginal local estrogen therapy and it treats atrophic vaginitis. The other organs of the body do not absorb the estrogen secretions, only the vagina, so the side effects are minimal. Many other hormone therapies affect the entire body, but Vagifem is different since it is localized.

Using Vagifem is relatively easy since the applicators are disposable and come preloaded with the medicine. Inserting the applicator is similar to inserting a tampon and all that is required is to click a button to deliver the Vagifem tablet to the vaginal area. The tablet will work locally to relieve any pain or discomfort that is associated with atrophic vaginitis. Vagifem tablets are used once for two weeks initially and then twice per week depending on your doctor’s direction. You should notice an improvement in your symptoms within the first two weeks.

If you have irritation, soreness, or dryness in your vagina due to menopause you may benefit from Vagifem. Atrophic vaginitis can be uncomfortable and make intercourse painful so be sure to talk with your doctor about your symptoms and how Vagifem can help.

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