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Compare Imvexxy alternatives<\/a>\u00a0| Premarin Vaginal cream<\/a> | Estrace cream<\/a> | Estring<\/a> | Vagifem<\/a> | Osphena<\/a> | Natural alternatives<\/a> | How to switch meds<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Imvexxy, the brand name for estradiol vaginal inserts, is a prescription-only medicine that treats moderate to severe painful sex, a symptom of vulvar and vaginal atrophy (VVA), after menopause. Imvexxy is manufactured by TherapeuticsMD and was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2018.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Post-menopausal women\u2019s health issues, such as VVA, are a major concern. VVA is a condition caused by decreased levels of estrogen along with a decreased blood supply to the vagina. VVA affects the vagina by impacting its ability to secrete lubricant, expand and contract, and grow new cells. Over time, blood flow diminishes, and the vagina and vulva shrink as cells die off and are not replaced, resulting in thinning, drying, and inflammation of the vaginal walls.<\/span><\/p>\n

The first symptom of VVA is often lack of vaginal lubrication leading to vulvovaginal dryness and painful sexual intercourse (dyspareunia ). Thinning of the vaginal walls may also cause burning and itching, as well as frequent urination and urinary tract infections. Vaginal spotting, due to small tears in the vaginal skin, may also occur.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Estrogen therapy, such as Imvexxy, is considered to be the most effective treatment for AVV however other hormone therapies are available. Continue reading to learn more about Imvexxy alternatives and how they work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What can I take in place of Imvexxy?<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are several FDA-approved options to treat AVV. Imvexxy alternatives include other estrogen vaginal inserts and estrogen cream products, conjugated estrogens, and an oral tablet. These options may be preferred over Imvexxy because of the different dosage forms and adverse event profiles.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Compare Imvexxy alternatives<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

Drug name<\/b><\/td>\nUses<\/b><\/td>\nDosage<\/b><\/td>\nSavings options<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Imvexxy<\/p>\n

(estradiol vaginal inserts)<\/td>\n

Treatment of moderate to severe dyspareunia (painful intercourse) due to menopause<\/td>\nOne vaginal insert daily for 2 weeks, followed by 1 insert twice weekly (every 3 to 4 days)<\/td>\nImvexxy coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Premarin Vaginal Cream (conjugated estrogens)<\/td>\nTreatment of moderate to severe dyspareunia (painful intercourse) due to menopause<\/td>\n0.5 gm topical cream applied to vagina daily for 2 weeks<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Estrace Cream (estradiol vaginal cream)<\/td>\nTreatment of moderate to severe symptoms of vulvar and vaginal atrophy due to menopause<\/td>\n2 to 4 gm daily for 1o r 2 weeks, then gradually reduced to half initial dosage for a similar period; maintenance dosage of 1 gm, 1 to 3 times a week<\/td>\nEstrace Cream coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Estring (estradiol vaginal ring)<\/td>\nTreatment of moderate to severe urogenital symptoms due to postmenopausal atrophy of the vagina (such as dryness, burning, pruritus and dyspareunia)<\/td>\nOne ring inserted into the upper one-third of the vaginal vault; the ring is to remain in place for 3 months and, if appropriate, replaced by a new ring<\/td>\nEstring coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vagifem (estradiol vaginal inserts)<\/td>\nTreatment of atrophic vaginitis due to menopause\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\nOne 10 mcg insert daily for 2 weeks, followed by 1 insert twice weekly (e.g., Tuesday and Friday)<\/td>\nVagifem coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Osphena (ospemifene)<\/td>\nTreatment of moderate to severe dyspareunia (painful intercourse), a symptom of vulvar and vaginal atrophy, due to menopause<\/td>\nOne 60 mg tablet taken orally once daily with food<\/td>\nOsphena coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Intrarosa Vaginal Inserts (prasterone)<\/td>\nTreatment of moderate to severedyspareunia (painful intercourse), a symptom of vulvar and vaginal atrophy, due to menopause<\/td>\nOne 6.5 mg vaginal insert once daily at bedtime<\/td>\nIntrarosa coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Other alternatives to Imvexxy<\/span><\/h3>\n