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Originally Posted by AussieDebbie
Being peri-menopausal and having so far refused to risk taking HRT, when presented recently with the option to use a low dose, topical Estrogen tablet (Vagifem), I decided to give it a go.
My Gyno told me it doesn't absorb into the bloodstream, for which my research tells me was a fib.
Anyway, it seems that within a few days a nasty flare up started. Stinging dominates my feet 24/7.
I'm wondering if any of you ladies have had a similar reaction? If its not these tablets then I'm guessing its time to increase my pain meds a little.
The Gynocologist told me to stay on Vagifem the rest of my life, but I will not be doing so if they have caused this extra pain.
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I believe a small bit does absorb into bloodstream but it is suppose to be more localised effect like Ovestin. I was having some issues with my cycle and read on Dr. Oz about Vitex (Chasteberry). Anyways I started taking that (bought at chemist), and all my cycle issues normalised again with the added bonus of my hyperthyroidism going into remission after 5 years. So this Vitex blend fixed 2 health issues.
I too was offered hormones but I was too scared to take them especially since when the blood test was done my hormones were completely normal. but a change in hormones both can play havoc on your thyroid and your cycle so I knew I did have hormonal issues, to some degree.