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Summary for Imvexxy

Prescription only

Imvexxy (estradiol vaginal insert) is used to treat pain during sex due to vaginal thinning caused by menopause. It contains estradiol, a type of estrogen, which helps restore the vaginal tissues and reduce discomfort during sex. Imvexxy comes as a small softgel insert that's placed directly into the vagina without an applicator. It's available in a starter pack and a maintenance pack. You’ll typically use one insert twice a week after using it daily for the first 2 weeks. The most common side effect is headache.

Indications for Imvexxy

  • Moderate to severe painful sex due to vaginal thinning from menopause

Pros and Cons for Imvexxy

Pros

  • FDA approved for pain during sex due to menopause
  • Comes in two different strengths
  • Can use it at any time of the day

Cons

  • Not taken daily, so can be easy to forget a dose
  • Doesn't treat other menopause symptoms like hot flashes or night sweats
  • Must take a progestin if you have a uterus to lower your risk of uterine cancer

Common Side Effects for Imvexxy

  • Headache (3-4%)

Warnings for Imvexxy

  • Risk for blood clots and related complications
  • Risk for uterine cancer (also called endometrial cancer)
  • Risk for breast cancer
  • Risk for ovarian cancer
  • Risk for dementia
  • Gallbladder or liver problems in certain people
  • High triglyceride (fat) levels
  • Changes in calcium levels in certain people
  • Low thyroid hormone levels
  • Buildup of fluids in your body (fluid retention)
  • Worsening of certain other health conditions

Summary for Vagifem

Prescription only

Vagifem (estradiol vaginal insert) is used to treat vaginal dryness, irritation, and burning caused by menopause. It contains estradiol, a type of estrogen that helps to raise your hormone levels to ease these symptoms. You'll usually use one insert with an applicator twice a week (after using it daily for the first 2 weeks). Common side effects include back pain, diarrhea, and vaginal yeast infection.

Indications for Vagifem

Pros and Cons for Vagifem

Pros

  • After the first 2 weeks, only need to use twice a week
  • Works directly at the site of application to relieve vaginal symptoms
  • Comes preloaded in an easy-to-use applicator

Cons

Common Side Effects for Vagifem

  • Vaginal yeast infections (8%)
  • Vaginal itching (8%)
  • Back pain (7%)
  • Diarrhea (5%)

Warnings for Vagifem

  • Risk for blood clots and related complications
  • Risk for uterine cancer (also called endometrial cancer)
  • Risk for breast cancer
  • Risk for ovarian cancer
  • Risk for dementia
  • Gallbladder or liver problems in certain people
  • High triglyceride (fat) levels
  • Changes in calcium levels in certain people
  • Low thyroid hormone levels
  • Buildup of fluids in your body (fluid retention)
  • Worsening of certain other health conditions
  • Vaginal irritation with applicator use

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Imvexxy1 carton / 8 inserts of 10mcg
$85.00$258.40
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Estradiol24 inserts / 10mcg
$90.88$224.14
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