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vagifem vs yuvafem ? what is your experience???

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donna18720
donna18720

Just wondering if anyone was on vagifem then switched to the generic yuvafem? And what were your results? Did you notice an increase in symptoms after switching? Did you have any problems with the applicators?

Several months ago I switched fro Estrace cream to yuvafem. I was doing oknay on the cream but it was messy and you had to wash and reuse the applicator. But I have had some problem with the yuvafem applicator. To begin with it does not have rounded corners on the end like the vagifem , it has sharp rectangular edges, Everytime I use it I am sore the next day and I am thinking those sharp edges are causing some damage,  I have gotten very small since using this yuvafem and it can be quite difficult to insert.

Also I have had an increase in yeast infections( which goes great with the burning I already have) And I read the ingredients and the first one is corn starch, which is why we shouldn't use powder because yeast feeds on corn starch. I'm starting to think I should switch to vagifem even if the co pay is more

anyway let me know if you have had any problems if you have switched to yuvafem

 

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  • jean0078
    jean0078 donna18720

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    I looked up the ingredients for Vagifem on-line. It also contains maize (corn) starch. It also indicates you may have increased yeast infections. I use Vagifem but  my insurance has changed that to Yuvafem which I will have to get next month. I will ask about the price difference since I am ok on Vagifem.

     

    • donna18720
      donna18720 jean0078

      Posted

      trust me you won't be happy with the applicator. I'm going to ask my doctor for vagifem brand only tomorrow. I have three doses of yuvafem left but I dont care

    • wendy62425
      wendy62425 donna18720

      Posted

      Hi Donna

      I am still using Vagifem with no problems........and pray I will be able to continue as it's all that works.  I hope you will be able to get the Vagifem.  Please let me know the cost of them vs the Yuvafem.  The drug companies are making a lot of $$ !!

      have a good day!

      wendy

    • donna18720
      donna18720 wendy62425

      Posted

      picking up my vagifem tomorrow the cost with my ins is the same as the yuvafem 12 doses for $5
    • wendy62425
      wendy62425 donna18720

      Posted

      Wow Donna....that is great!  My insurance charges $200.00 for 24 tablets for Vagifem!........same for Yuvafem as well. 

      I forgot to take my  Vagifem night before last and yesterday experienced some hot Flashes.....I guess that was due to the lack of estrogen being late one day.  All I know is that Vagifem has given me back quality of life for me.  Nothing else works........

    • susan556
      susan556 jean0078

      Posted

      Well thats really great isn't, your given something to help with the irritation that contains corn starch which may cause yeast infections! Next thing we find out they are putting gluten in some of meds as well, already read they are putting it in cosmetics which is real bad for gluten allergy sufferers.

  • wendy62425
    wendy62425 donna18720

    Posted

    Hi Donna

    Do you live in Ohio?  They are doing clinical studies with the Mona Lisa Touch vs estrogen tablets in Cincinnati and Cleveland and are interested in particaparing in the study.  I thought you might live in that area.  It's exciting to hear that they are doing a study on this.  For all ladies.... I found this on clinical and typed in Atrophic Vaginitis....there is a list with additional pages on studies.

    wendy

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    • donna18720
      donna18720 wendy62425

      Posted

      I live  in Indiana close. I'll check it out. It is exciting they are doing a study maybe insurance will pay for it

      somewhere down the road. My biggest concern with the ML is other than the cost, I am so allergic to lidocaine. And no one seems to have alternatives for me, I had a small spot of skin cancer removed yesterday from my chest and they did it will nothing to numb it . The dermatologist said they do not keep anything else, grr

      I got too excited about switching to vagifem, my insurance will only pay for the generic so I'm stuck with yuvafem

       

    • jean0078
      jean0078 donna18720

      Posted

      My Dr renewed my Vagifem prescription and indicated to get Yuvafem. My insurance won't cover generic only brand for that !!   

    • wendy62425
      wendy62425 jean0078

      Posted

      Hi Jean

      May I ask how much you pay for your Vagifem with your insurance?  So your insurance will only cover Vagifem if I read that right?

      Thank you

      Wendy

  • wendy62425
    wendy62425 donna18720

    Posted

    Vagifem is expensive with the insurance companies for some of us.  It's sad that we may have to order from the Canadian pharmacies as they are much cheaper.......

    • jean0078
      jean0078 wendy62425

      Posted

      I am on medicare with an rx supplement. I pay about $50/month until I hit the donut hole- which just happened and now it is $70/month. Yes--will only cover brand name not Yuvafem. Many of the plans don't cover either.

      But next year the formulary may change.

       

  • susanmend
    susanmend donna18720

    Posted

    Hi started Yufafem about 3 weeks ago and noticed I am getting bruising on my arm. Has anyone else experienced this???
    • wendy62425
      wendy62425 susanmend

      Posted

      I am on Vagifem with no side effects.  Have not heard about bruising with Yuvafem.
    • wendy62425
      wendy62425 donna18720

      Posted

      Hi Donna did you switch to Vagifem? Have you asked doctor if leg cramps were due to Vagifem or Yuvafem?  Have not heard of that. 

      I hope you are doing well.

      wendy

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