In as fast as 2 weeks, IMVEXXY starts treating the actual problem behind vaginal pain and discomfort due to estrogen loss. In a study of menopausal women who used IMVEXXY for 12 weeks, most experienced relief from moderate to severe painful sex. In fact, many women started experiencing relief in as fast as 2 weeks.
Does Imvexxy raise blood pressure?
This medicine can make your body retain fluid, making your fingers, hands, or ankles swell. Your blood pressure can go up. Contact your doctor or health care professional if you feel you are retaining fluid.
Is hair loss a side effect of Imvexxy?
Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Headache. Hair loss. Tender breasts.
What are the benefits of Imvexxy?
This medication is a female hormone (estrogen). It is used by women to help reduce vaginal symptoms of menopause (such as vaginal dryness/burning/itching). These symptoms are caused by the body making less estrogen.
Does Imvexxy make you gain weight?
No, weight gain and weight loss weren’t specifically reported as side effects of Imvexxy during clinical studies. Some females* taking estrogen can develop fluid retention (a buildup of fluid in the body).
Can vaginal atrophy be reversed?
Currently, estrogen replacement is the best way to reverse vaginal atrophy and GSM. Not every woman will be able to use this treatment option, however. Concerns about the long-term effects of increased estrogen sometimes discourage doctors from prescribing it.
Can Imvexxy cause blood clots?
This medication may rarely cause serious (sometimes fatal) problems from blood clots (such as deep vein thrombosis, heart attack, pulmonary embolism, stroke).
Do side effects of estradiol go away?
The most common side effects of estradiol hormone replacement therapy are bloating, nausea, indigestion, headaches, vaginal bleeding, breast tenderness/swelling, leg cramps, and fluid retention. These side effects are usually temporary and normally resolve in a few weeks once your body adjusts to estradiol.
Is Imvexxy a hormone?
IS IMVEXXY A LOCAL HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY? Yes. It’s the only softgel vaginal insert (not a pill) that has bio-identical, locally administered estrogen that mimics the estrogen your body makes naturally.
Does Imvexxy need to be refrigerated?
Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not refrigerate.
What foods increase female lubrication?
Foods high in fatty acids (Omega-3) may aid in producing additional vaginal lubrication, decrease vaginal dryness, and increased blood flow. Examples of those foods include raw pumpkin, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, and fish (especially salmon, mackerel, and tuna) are great choices that are high in fatty acids.
