Dehydroepiandrosterone for Dyspareunia User Reviews (Page 3)

• Not...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 11, 2022

Intrarosa (dehydroepiandrosterone) "I am 63 years old. I read the reviews before using and thought I would try it for vaginal atrophy, low libido and bladder pain but no UTI. The first few nights I had insomnia and my doc said my body had to get used to it. First 30 days brought relief from dryness and no more bladder pain. Into the second month I gained 6 pounds and had to wear a larger bra due to swollen and tender breasts and larger underpants due to bloating that made me look 5 months pregnant! My hair was falling out and I was exhausted all the time. I quit at the end of 3 weeks into my second month and had withdrawal symptoms. I have always been sensitive to hormone therapy but thought I would try it since my doc said I would probably not experience any side effects. I finally feel like myself again and am in to my smaller size underwear. Never experienced any increase in libido. I’d caution anyone who is sensitive to hormone therapy to think twice before taking this- wish I had."

• Sparkle
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 16, 2018

Intrarosa (dehydroepiandrosterone) "I have had vulva and vaginal atrophy for 4 years that cause me to be susceptible to infections very easily from the extreme dryness and rawness that I gave up on a lot activities I used to love including sex. Intrarosa has changed and saved my life. I can do so much more now and not constantly get UTIs. I am starting to feel normal again. Very east to use too!"

• Laano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 29, 2019

Intrarosa (dehydroepiandrosterone) "I only rated this a 9 just due to the fact that I haven't had sex with it yet. I get aroused when situations arrive, just haven't had full intercourse. My vaginal wall was so thin it flaked during medical exams. After just 2 months on intrarosa my vaginal wall are strong and healthy. Looking forward to experiencing sex again. Did have some hair loss at first but that has stopped. Love this product. I am not sure if the vitamin E suppositories make the body naturally produce estrogen and progesterone, so I would say I'll stick to this product. Happy patient."

• Diana
• November 17, 2018

Intrarosa (dehydroepiandrosterone) "This is an update to my earlier post in September. I am 58 and it has now been 3 months that I’ve been using Intrarosa for painful intercourse (due to menopause) and I have not experienced any change. I am so disappointed. I had really hoped this would work. I thought I would at least have some reduction in pain by now, but I feel no change. I will continue to use it for 1 more month just to ensure I’ve given it ample time to work, but I’ll discontinue after that if there’s still no change. I have had no side effects at all using the product, and it is so quick and simple to use. I had such optimism when I started using it and now I’m just feeling really disappointed."

• Eddi
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 7, 2021

Intrarosa (dehydroepiandrosterone) "I have been on Intrarosa for 5 months . There is a very good improvement with my vaginal atrophy/ GSM issues. But noticed a severe hair loss. Only now I realized it started very soon , after 5-6 weeks OF USE. Unfortunately I did not connect it with this. I stopped 3 days ago From other reviews I understand it will take time until my hair will grow back."

• Zumba...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 22, 2020

Intrarosa (dehydroepiandrosterone) "I did not have any emotional hormonal swings as I have read some women having. I am 115 pound athletic woman but have hypertension which has been managed. But after two weeks my blood pressure went through the roof at nearly 200/104 With some nagging headache’s which could have been blood pressure or the medication. I do not have the headaches now after a week or a bit longer blood pressure went down into my normal ranges. I tried it again after three months and the blood pressure went up again to 176/98 it is definitely without a doubt the IntraRosa...Stroke scares me a bit more but not having sex LOL hot flashes picked up a bed but they are only annoying blood pressure was serious"

• Jeve
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 22, 2019

Intrarosa (dehydroepiandrosterone) "I was prescribed this due to bladder leaking and stool leakage. My doctor told me that I have a minor rectocele, but he felt I was too young for surgery (51). After being on it for two weeks the bladder leakage is gone, but I was wondering if anyone else is have erotic dreams? FYI, still after 2 1/2 month I still have the leakage from my bowel. Next week I will start PT to see if that will help."

• Diano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 11, 2018

Intrarosa (dehydroepiandrosterone) "I tried Intrarosa (6.5 mg) for 4 and 1/2 months because I have vaginal dryness that causes painful intercourse. After trying it every nite for the 4 and half months, I found out IT DOES NOT WORK AT ALL! Do NOT buy this product! COMPLETE WASTE OF MONEY! On top of that it is MESSY at night it get all over me and the bedsheets! It is a STUPID and VERY EXPENSIVE product! Amag Pharmaceuticals GO BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD AND MAKE A BETTER PRODUCT! My Carlson Vitamin E Suppositories work just as well and only cost $15 for a month supply. Whereas at Walgreens this GREEDY drug company wants $84 for a month supply AND IT DOES NOT WORK and is MESSY! I am REPORTING THIS BAD DRUG to the FDA (not that this DO-NOTHING agency will do anything). TERRIBLY DISAPPOINTED CONSUMER!"

• Gigi
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 29, 2021

Intrarosa (dehydroepiandrosterone) "I'm up at 3:30AM! Wide awake. I've only taken Intrarosa 3 times. My lower stomach region hurts. I'm having racing thoughts. This only started since taking the insert. I'm so glad my obgyn gave me samples and I didn't have to pay for this awful experience. My samples are going in the trash!"

• Alexis
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 21, 2024

Intrarosa (dehydroepiandrosterone) "In Canada, doctors are more conservative in treating menopause. It was a task to get my doctor to prescribe it, but after seeing a few doctors online suggest Intrarosa is good for the usual symptoms and bladder leakage problems, I was desperate to get it lol. Three weeks in, that menopausal odor down there is gone! IYKYK. I smell normal again. My stress incontinence is gone. I can feel my clitoris again. Lubrication has improved. Pain has substantially decreased. Negatives: the delivery method. It’s less than ideal having to insert something every night and still be spontaneous. I never used any vaginal treatments before like estradiol inserts, so I can’t compare. I take topical estrogen as well. I haven’t had any side effects yet, though I’m considering cutting back to every other day to see if it’s just as effective just because it’s kind of inconvenient. This product was covered under my health insurance, so the cost isn’t an issue."

• Beth
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 6, 2018

Intrarosa (dehydroepiandrosterone) "I have been using Intrarosa for a couple of months. I have not noticed any side effects. Before this sex was so painful it was miserable. Now it has improved somewhat. It still hurts, but not as bad. I’m hoping that with longer use, I will get to a point where it doesn’t hurt."

• Ozeee
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 29, 2018

Intrarosa (dehydroepiandrosterone) "I have been using Intrarosa for about 5 months. I think I am having an allergic reaction. There is too much oil running out, sex is still horrible, and I itches on the outside. I use it at bed time, but if I get dry doing the day, I am scratching myself raw. I have been dealing with dryness for 4 years and I just wants it to stop."

• seagull
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 9, 2018

Intrarosa (dehydroepiandrosterone) "I have had bad luck using other hormone treatments. They tend to cause some pretty bad PMS symptoms, migraines, bleeding, a high level of agitation. This was supposed to not to that. I tried one dose and already have the lousy headache ( I only get this sort of headache when dealing with these hormonal medications or with PMS back in the day.) Maybe I just do not tolerate hormone type medications but the cure is much worse than the original problem. I will learn to live with my aging body."

• Dee
• January 7, 2019

Intrarosa (dehydroepiandrosterone) "I have been using it now for 3 months only use 1/2 a night not the whole . I have noticed being blah. I use to have UITs every month and have not had one since starting this. I have started to gain weight, but not having a bladder infection is worth it so far? I have had low blood pressure, so I will have to see if it has gone up. The dripping to me is no big deal? It’s just at night for a while. I hate using any drug so this is hard for me but I hate UTIs"

• Rano
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 19, 2019

Intrarosa (dehydroepiandrosterone) "This Intrarosa worked for me. I question why they only give you 28 inserts for a month supply. Only one of the 12 months have 28 days and the cost for this is not cheap. My insurance made this a $35 per month drug."

• Joko
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 4, 2023

Intrarosa (dehydroepiandrosterone) "It works, but has to be used every single day. It's greasy and drippy, and you have to wear a panty liner all the time. I can't imagine living like this indefinitely. I started cutting the suppository into thirds and just using a third each day. Seems to still be working. I may cut back to a couple times a week and see if that's enough to maintain results. I don't understand why they couldn't have made them smaller and used less oil."

• Nurse
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 16, 2019

Intrarosa (dehydroepiandrosterone) "Prices of these products are just insane! Estring worked wonders but at $400 it was just too expensive. Tried this product and this one is also crazy at $100! Ask your provider for coupons, they have them but you have to ask. I went back to my pharmacy and got a $65 refund"

• Red
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 12, 2018

Intrarosa (dehydroepiandrosterone) "I have only used Intrarosa for 13 days and am trying to decide whether to purchase it again after so many negative reviews here. I have not had any oily discharge (I use it at night before bed. After insertion, I do not get up out of the bed...I just go to sleep. Not sure if it helps with sex yet since I haven't tried that yet since I wanted to give it time to work. I have no problem opening the insert package. I lay a tissue on the bed and pull down the two flaps with both hands and let the insert fall on the tissue. I have the applicator open to activated and just insert the tab into the applicator. I find it very simple to use. I will report back about if it helped with sex."

• SHANNA
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 4, 2021

Intrarosa (dehydroepiandrosterone) "So I was giving this as a trial from my gynaecologist. If I am given any medication, I make a point of not reading the side effects, because I believe sometimes it can influence me negatively. I only took this one time, and within a few hours I experienced mild cramping and I noticed mild spotting. So I searched to see if this was a common side effect and discovered these posts. I understand that every body is different so I don't want to dissuade anyone else. Needless to say, my trial package went in the trash. I guess I will keep searching for something that will work!"

• Grace
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 5, 2020

Intrarosa (dehydroepiandrosterone) "65 years old, I have IBS-C and diverticulosis, with vaginal atrophy. Tried Intrarosa for 7 nights, and yes the 4th day I tried sex, and it was much easier! But, on the 6th night I was up all night urinating and felt abdominal pressure, that urination did not alleviate. I did not sleep a wink and then the abdominal pain, which occurred on the 7th night almost immediately after insertion, I knew this is N/G for me! I don’t know if it is the oils, or hormone, that engaged my IBS-C and diverticulosis, but the pain was excruciating!! As well as severe urination."

• Gma
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 30, 2020

Intrarosa (dehydroepiandrosterone) "Started using Intrarosa for vaginal dryness and after a few days began having some pretty serious anxiety issues and high blood pressure. Never put it together that the Intrarosa could be the culprit until now. Stopped using it two days ago and blood pressure is back to normal and anxious feelings are gone. So glad I found others that had the same issue and it isn't just me. Will stick with the Monalisa touch and natural lubricants from now on."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 5, 2018

Intrarosa (dehydroepiandrosterone) "I used Intrarosa for only 1 week. I simply could not take the oily discharge and oily residue that was left in my panties. Panty liners and pads would no longer stick to my panties and the oily residue passed thru to my pants and ruined a pair of my pants. I attempted to launder my panties but could not get the residue out (I tried Dawn dishwashing liquid also). After washing and drying my panties, the oily residue "hardened and stiffened" my panties. I threw them all away. I just felt very unclean and oily from the discharge while using Intrarosa."

• JDano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 28, 2020

Intrarosa (dehydroepiandrosterone) "I have been on Intrarosa for 3 months now, very little improvement with my vaginal atrophy/ GSM issues. No side effects noticed and I am one who is very sensitive to meds. I will say if you try it make sure you put it in right before bed, I got up to pee after I had it in about 45 minutes and it fell out into the toilet. It's not working for me , I will be switching to Yuvafem Estradiol Vaginal tablet tomorrow. I did have a $35.00 month coupon from Dr. For Intrarosa."

• Jane
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 5, 2023

Intrarosa (dehydroepiandrosterone) "First night taking Intrarosa I experienced insomnia then abdominal cramping around 3 or 4 am. Thought maybe I had a stomach flu but felt better later in the morning. Second night, insomnia again and woke up at 4 am with severe abdominal cramps.… like I was in labor. Pain was so intense I considered going to the hospital, but got better later in the morning. Also had some mild bleeding and decided this was definitely not for me. Stopped taking this and symptoms went away. Didn’t see any on these symptoms listed as side effects of this drug, but was relieved to see others on this thread experienced the same. Also, expensive."

• SEano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 15, 2020

Intrarosa (dehydroepiandrosterone) "I was on intrarosa daily for 17 days. The last time I used it, I had vaginal burning and urinary urgency. Also had constant abdominal bloating and gas. I am not taking any other med, so I suppose it’s this. Have stopped for 2 days and still having these symptoms."