Vagifem
(Estradiol Vaginal Tablet)
Relieves vaginal dryness due to menopause.
Our bottom line
Vagifem (Estradiol Vaginal Tablet) is an easy-to-use vaginal tablet and is a good alternative to oral estrogen pills and patches.
- Price before coupon$138.46
- Lowest price with coupon$34.9775% savings
- Drug class: Women's health
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: No lower cost generic available
Upsides
- Vagifem (Estradiol Vaginal Tablet) relieves vaginal dryness and irritation to make sex more enjoyable.
- Works locally in the vagina and doesn't expose the rest of your body to estrogen like pills do.
- Generally works well with few side effects.
- For painful sex, it can work better than over-the-counter vaginal lubricants because over time, Vagifem (Estradiol Vaginal Tablet) treats the cause of the problem (low estrogen levels), not just the symptoms (dryness).
Downsides
- Vaginal estrogens can weaken latex (rubber) condoms, cervical caps, and diaphrams. Don't use these within 72 hours after a dose.
- Inserting the applicator can possibly cause discomfort or infection.
- If you have your uterus, you might need to use Vagifem (Estradiol Vaginal Tablet) with another hormone called progestin to lower your risk of uterine cancer.
- Can be expensive since it's only available as a brand name product.
Vagifem (Estradiol Vaginal Tablet) is a vaginal tablet that replaces estrogen hormones in your vagina that your body loses during menopause. Estrogen helps rebuild and maintain vaginal tissue, relieving symptoms of vaginal dryness, soreness, irritation, and painful sex.
- Drug class: Women's health
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: No lower cost generic available
Used for
- Vaginal dryness and inflammation
Dosage forms
- Vaginal tablet
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Side effect rates for Vagifem (Estradiol Vaginal Tablet)
- Vulvovaginal Mycotic infection8%8%3%3%
- Vulvovaginal Pruritus8%8%2%2%
- Back pain7%7%2%2%
- Diarrhea5%5%
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Risks and Warnings for Vagifem (Estradiol Vaginal Tablet)
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- › Using estrogen for more than one year
Vaginal bleeding after menopause can be a warning sign of uterus (endometrial) cancer, so let your doctor know if you notice any unusual bleeding. When estrogen is prescribed to women after menopause who still have a uterus, progestin should be used with it to lower the risk of cancer. Low-dose vaginal estrogen products are often a better choice than oral pills for women 65 years or older who have vaginal symptoms.
This is a black box warning. The FDA requires this warning when there is a significant risk of serious or life-threatening effects that anyone taking the drug should consider.
Common concerns from people taking Vagifem (Estradiol Vaginal Tablet)
Final section. Do you want to return to drug navigation?Research studies with real people or animals found harmful effects on unborn babies. If you’re pregnant, the risks to your unborn baby outweigh the benefits.
Tip: Always talk with your doctor before you take any medication while pregnant.- For painful sex, it can work better than over-the-counter vaginal lubricants because over time, Vagifem (Estradiol Vaginal Tablet) treats the cause of the problem (low estrogen levels), not just the symptoms (dryness).