Imvaggis reviews

4.0

2 reviews

Imvaggis is a low dose vaginal pessary that contains oestrogen which is only used locally inside the vagina. It comes with an applicator to help with insertion. It is used every night at first, for 3 weeks, then the dose reduces slowly to twice weekly. Vaginal oestrogen is very safe, with studies showing it is only absorbed into the body for a very short time at the start of use, in fact, an entire year's supply of vaginal oestrogen is equivalent to just 1 oral oestrogen HRT tablet. The leaflet contained in the packet of vaginal oestrogen is the same leaflet used in oral and patch oestrogen and does not fully apply to vaginal use. Large studies have shown there is no increased risk of cancer when using vaginal oestrogen. Women who have had breast cancer may also use vaginal oestrogen, but only after a discussion with their oncology specialist. Imvaggis pessaries can damage condoms, so please use alternative contraception.

Route

Insert into the vagina

Frequency

Each night for 3 weeks, then twice weekly

Provides womb protection?

No

Provides contraception?

No

Similarity to own hormones

Natural

Effect on blood clot risk

None

Effect on breast cancer risk

None

Available on PPC?

Yes

Imvaggis

Method

Vaginal oestrogen is safe to use on it's own to manage symptoms affecting the vulva, vagina and urinary tract

Hormonal ingredients

Ultra low oestrogen

Similar alternatives

Brands that have close or exactly the same hormonal ingredients

Reviews

4.0

2 reviews

HRT Review
Used for more than 12 months
•
58 years old
🇨🇦 Canada
  •  2 weeks ago

Each time I change the type of HRT or the dose I do experience breast tenderness that takes around 6-8 weeks to resolve

HRT used

Estradot 75

2

Symptoms

Hot flushes, sweating

19

Side effects

Sore breasts

2

0 helpful

HRT Review
Used for 6 to 12 months
•
58 years old
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
  •  3rd Apr 24

Initial strong improvement of mood but waning after first six moths. Now on and off and at times experiencing very low mood. Same for sex drive. Initial big improvement and now waning. Same happened when on evoril 50 which is why I switched to 75

HRT used

Evorel 75

2

Symptoms

Irritability

17

Side effects

Irregular bleeding

13

1 helpful

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