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Vagirux is a form of local Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) medicine used to deliver natural oestrogen to the vaginal tissue to alleviate symptoms of menopause.
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Price range: £29.99 through £58.99
Due to the following levels of estrogen in the body during menopause, there is some dryness and thinning of the vaginal and urogenital tissues, this leads to symptoms such as:
Vagirux is a pessary that is inserted into the vagina, it delivers estradiol (oestrogen) hormones directly to the vaginal and urogenital tissues. This helps relieves the uncomfortable symptoms of menopause and reduces the chances systemic absorption and side effects.
You can now buy Vagirux online UK from Meds for Less and have it delivered to your home address safely, reliably and easily within 24 hours.
Vagirux is a hormonal replacement therapy (HRT) option used to treat vaginal dryness (urogenital or vaginal atrophy) that occurs in postmenopausal women due to low oestrogen levels.
Some of the main uses of Vagirux include:
Vagirux contains a hormone called Estradiol ( a natural mimic of the estrogen hormone produced by the ovaries). Vagirux is delivered locally via a vaginal tablet/pessary.
After menopause, estrogen levels in the body drop which leads to thinning, dryness and inflammation of the vaginal lining ( a condition known as vaginal atrophy).
When the estradiol pessary is released into the vagina, the pessary slowly releases estradiol into the surrounding tissues. This rebuilds and thickens the vaginal lining, restores natural lubrication and improves elasticity.
The therapeutic effect of these changes include:
This allows the estrogen hormone to act mainly on the vaginal tissues and reduces the chances of absorption into the bloodstream, hence reducing the chances of systemic side effects.
Vagirux is especially designed specifically for post-menopausal women who are experiencing vaginal symptoms due to the low-oestrogen levels.
Vagirux is very suitable for the following women:
Vagirux is often recommended for women who want targeted relief of vaginal symptoms without significant hormonal absorption into the bloodstream.
Women who need relief from such urogenital symptoms of menopause can now buy Vagirux tablets online UK from Meds For Less and expect home delivery within 24 hors.
The following is a clear and practical guide on how to use Vagirux tablets:
Pre-usage:
Inserting the tablet:
The recommended treatment schedule for using Vagirux is as follows:
Some important tips for using Vagirux include:
While on Vagirux, please regularly review your health, methods of use, timeline of use with your healthcare provider.
Vagirux is normally well tolerated because it only delivers a small amount of oestrogen directly to the vaginal tissues, but like all medicines, it can cause some side effects in some women:
Common but mild and temporary side effects include:
Oftentimes, these symptoms settle with continued use as the vaginal lining becomes healthier and adults adjust to the oestrogen.
More uncommon or rare side effects:
Rare but serious side effects:
If you experience an allergic reaction to Vagirux, please stop taking the medicine and seek medical advice immediately.
The following is an overview of the safety information and precautions that accompany Vagirux usage:
Vagirux is a safe hormonal medicine to treat vaginal and urogenital atrophy. It is considered a safe medicine because it contains a very low dose of estradiol (estrogen) delivered locally to the vaginal tissues. This reduces vagirux absorption into the bloodstream, lowering systemic side effects due to HRT.
Before using Vagirux, especially if you have a history of:
Your doctor will then assess if local estrogen therapy is appropriate for you
When taking Vagirux, it is advisable to have a check-up with your doctor every 3-6 months to confirm that treatment is still needed and that it is safe.
If at any point you are diagnosed with a new medical condition or prescribed a new medication, inform your doctor of this so they can ensure that Vagirux use is still safe for you.
Do not use Vagirux if:
Please find the Vagirux Price UK sold at Meds For Less for different pack sizes below (either for 24 or 48 tablets).
Table 1: The vagirux cost at Meds For Less
| Pack size | Cost (£) |
| 24 tablets | 29.99 |
| 48 tablets | £58.99 |
You can safely and reliably purchase and order Vagirux online from a reliable UK pharmacy such as Meds For Less.
We will deliver the medication to your home address reliably, safely and conveniently within 24 hours.
Vagirux and Vagifem are both similar treatments designed to relieve vaginal discomfort or dryness that occurs during menopause.
The following is an overview of how Vagirux and Vagifem compare to each other:
Feature | Vagirux | Vagifem |
Active Hormone | Estradiol | Estradiol |
Dose per tablet | 10 micrograms | 10 micrograms |
Type of treatment | Local (vaginal) estrogen therapy | Local (vaginal) estrogen therapy |
Effectiveness | Restoring vaginal moisture and elasticity Relieving pain, dryness or burning during sex Normalising Vaginal pH and flora Improving urinary symptoms | Restoring vaginal moisture and elasticity Relieving pain, dryness or burning during sex Normalising Vaginal pH and flora Improving urinary symptoms |
Vagirux and Vagifem are nearly identical in usage and effectiveness. Most women notice an improvement in around 2-3 weeks with women experiencing full benefits in around 8-12 weeks.
Both medicines have minimal systemic absorption, low risk of hormone-related side effects and have the same level of reccomended safey monitoring (every 3-6 months).
Vagirux can be safley used with condoms and sexual lubricants, however there are a few key points to keep note of:
Vagirux does not act as contraception. If you or your partner still need contraception, you can use condoms safley alongside Vagirux. However the material of the condoms is important. Latex/polyurethane condoms are safe to use with Vagirux whereas natural rubber condoms may be weakned by Vagirux, hence it is important to check the condom packaging information.
You can also use vaginal moisturises or sexual lubricants to imrpove comfort during sex while on Vagirux, these combinations often also work well together.
It is best to use water based lubricants such as:
Avoid oil based lubricants such as (petroleum jelly, baby oil or coconut oil) if you’re using latex condoms as these oils can damage latex condoms and make them less effective.
It is best to insert the Vagirux tablet several hours before sex so it dissolves and is absorbed into the local tissue. This reduces the chance of residue interfering during sexual intercourse.
Vagirux can help with the urinary symptoms of menopause, especially those linked to the low estrogen levels in the vaginal and urinary tissues.
During menopause, estrogen levels fall causing thinning and drying of vaginal tissues, the bladder neck and the urine outflow tract. This causes symptoms such as:
Vagirux helps urinary symptoms by increasing the amount of estrogen that acts locally in the vaginal area. Vagirux has the following effects:
Most women notice an improvement in urogenital symptoms after 2-3 weeks of using Vagirux but optimal results are normally found after 6-12 weeks of consistent vagirux use.
Yes you can safely and conveniently use Vagirux while travelling or on holiday provided some simple storage and hygiene guidelines are met;
Guidelines for travelling with Vagirux:
Hygiene tip with Vagirux while abroad:
Keep to your schedule:
Hot weather and Vagirux:
Vagirux Vaginal pessaries/tablets are usually supplied in packs of 24 tablets. Each tablet comes with its own single-use disposable applicator.
The following table gives an overview of treatment phases and how long a pack of Vagirux lasts:
Treatment phase | Dosage schedule | Lasting duration of 1 Vagirux pack |
Initial phase | 1 tablet daily for 2 weeks | 2 weeks only |
Maintenance phase | 1 tablet twice weekly | 2.5 months only |
1 pack of Vagrirux tablets contains enough tablets to last your during the initial phase (14 tablets for 2 weeks) + 10 tablets for 5 weeks (one tablet twice a week). This works out to one pack lasting you 7 weeks (under 2 months) before you may need to buy a new one.
It is completely normal to some vaginal discharge after using Vagirux vaginal pessaries after the first few weeks of treatment.
After inserting a vagirux pessary, the pessary dissolves slowly inside the vagina and releases the estradiol medication. Due to this dissolving action, a small amount of residue can mix with natural vaginal fluids and cause some thin whitish or clear discharge on underwears or liners. This is not harmful , it merley indicates that the Vagirux pessaries are working as intended.
It may be appropriate to get discharge following Vagirux pessaries checked if:
These signs can indicate an infection or other urogenital conditions, as opposed to being a side effect of the Vagirux medication.
The following is an overview of Vagirux residue and it’s odour:
Vagirux HRT tablets themselves are odourless. Once they are inserted into the vagina, they should not produce a noticeable smell.
Strong, fishy, or unpleasant odours are normally not from the medication – this can indicate bacterial overgrowth or external infections – please see a doctor if you experiencing this olfactory symptoms.
A small amount of residue and discharge is normal following tablet use. As the tablet dissolves, a small amount of clear/white discharge can appear underwears or liners. This is simply due to the inactive tablet material and vaginal moisture leaving the body. This discharge is usually thin, creamy, colourless or white and it is odour-free.
The residue that occurs post pessary insertion lessens over time as the vaginal tissue adjusts and the vaginal wall becomes more hydrated and more elastic.
Tips for minimising residue include: