Intrarosa for Dyspareunia User Reviews (Page 4)
Intrarosa has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from a total of 93 reviews for the treatment of Dyspareunia. 40% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 47% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Intrarosa
- delta
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 29, 2018
"It was okay as a medicine but not better than Vagifem. The packaging was awful-a struggle to get the foil peeled down enough to use. I did not like having to use nightly. The carrier substance (something oil based, I think) soaked into my underwear and wouldn't wash out, leaving the fabric stiff. I didn't see any benefits over the twice-weekly small tablet (Vagifem)."
- Lew
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 6, 2022
"I used this for about 4 months and, even though my doc said this wouldn’t have any side effects, I believe it triggered moderate hair loss. I discontinued 6 months ago and am still trying to treat my hair loss."
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- Loppy
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 29, 2022
"I am 67 and used Intrarosa for 3 months for Low sex drive and vaginal atrophy and it changed my life. I have been lucky with no side effects, my vagina felt it was 30 years old and my energy and sex drive came back. Unfortunately in the UK there is a shortage and I have been waiting 6 weeks for it so far and had to move to Imvaggis which just doesn't have the same effect."
- Gaelic
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 21, 2022
"Terribly expensive even with my insurance. I have not used it consistently due to several factors. The packaging is a real struggle to open - mood dampener. I keep my nails short (live on a farm) & end up trying 2 or 3 different inserts before I get one opened. Tabs are too short!! and on wrong end of insert!! The excess of oil that leaks out once I am upright is a mess! All over my vulvar area & inner thighs, in the sheets, on my partner. I prefer to sleep naked & the next morning it is draining into my underwear. No color as some have complained of but hard to wash out. Why not use a SMALLER insert with same amount of med in it?? Also huge amount of plastic waste is unnecessary. We are all capable of washing & reusing insert tube. I am looking for a more user friendly, less expensive, more ecological product without the crazy side effects that many have experienced."
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- smg
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 6, 2023
"I've tried many medications over the years for my vaginal pain (happens after I pee). Gabapentin, Elmiron, Amitriptyline, Lyrica, various creams and muscle relaxants 3 times a day (this actually did help for a while). I don't even think my urogynecologist knows why this has been happening. Something to do with my pelvic floor muscles having 'spasms' and urinating sets it off. I had to discontinue them either because they didn't help or they had nasty side effects. Intrarosa was a miracle for me. Pain was gone after 1 week - I was SO happy, until my hair started falling out. I didn't make the connection at first. Then I searched the reviews and severe hair loss caused many to stop taking this. So I had a good cry and I stopped taking it. Currently trying Carson's Vitamin E suppositories. They do help somewhat. Have a phone appointment in a couple of weeks with my specialist. Either I have to find something to help with the hair loss or I'll try something else - possibly Ospemifene."
- Audrey
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 25, 2024
"It's only my 3rd week using Intrarosa. I have not slept more than a couple of hours each night since. It's also caused me to feel hot flashes I never had before its use. At this time, I will stop for a month and hope sleep returns and try again in the future."
- Suze
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- July 29, 2022
"I was prescribed Intrarosa after trying HRT gel, ovestin and vagirux - none of which did any good. Intrarosa really suited me and I liked the oiliness as it helped with dryness. Unfortunately at time of writing there is a shortage and no longer available at the moment. Nurse has prescribed ovestin/estriol cream which is not good for me."
- Megan
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 27, 2023
"I suffer from Dyspareunia and was recommended Intrarosa. Unfortunately, I felt cramping and pulling and just overall discomfort which worsened. By the 7th day, I stopped using this as my body seems opposed to it."
- Tulip
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 28, 2019
"I am perimenopause and my primary struggle is with nocturia (for many years) or bladder urgency/frequency at night - it is miserable. Lesser struggles are insomnia and hot flashes. My dr gave me a sample of this a few days ago so I'm only 3 days in - too early to see if it will help so I will update this later. So far no side effects or improvement. I'm curious if anyone here has dealt with nocturia and found anything that helped (I've been fully evaluated by internist, urologist, and gyn)."
- Regina
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- January 31, 2022
"First of all the packaging is almost impossible to open. Secondly the price is extremely high. Lastly, and most importantly, I used it the full 12 weeks that was recommended without any relief. It did not work for me whatsoever."
- menop...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- June 26, 2024
"Having history of sarcoma and with family history of cervical cancer, I would not play with hormone therapy and had to let nature take its course. Started using Intrarosa the year I noticed a little dryness during intercourse. My OB-GYN recommended Intravexx or Intrarosa. I adapted better to Intrarosa, using it at first every 3-4 days. In my second year of full menopause, I use it every day and sometimes every other day - plenty of happy sex and no pain. Cons: The packaging sucks! The suppositories come in hard plastic that is terrible to open and the box is not efficient. But it works! I've never slept with underwear and if I'm wearing black nightgowns, it stains the sheets - wear light colors or underwear when using Intrarosa. Sometimes we use lube for sex - they do not interfere with the Intrarosa use."
- Jojo
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- June 27, 2024
"This product actually works! I do use it a little differently than prescribed. I cut the suppositories in half and use one half a couple of times per week along with generic vaginal estrogen cream once or twice a week on alternating days. That regimen cuts down on my exposure to hormones, saves money, and is much less messy than a full dose of Intrarosa daily."
- Reese
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 29, 2018
"I tried this for vulvadinia.. only one dose and my bladder is going nuts.. feel like I have to pee, burning worse and cramping like I’m about to birth a child. Not the solution for me."
- Bears
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- July 15, 2019
"Did not help at all! Itching continued. Ruined all my underwear with waxy substance. My hair is breaking off and thinning. (Used to be quite thick.)"
- Mandy
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 10, 2020
"I have been taking intrarosa for almost 3 weeks. I have been having severe headaches everyday I am going to stop taking it for a few days to see if it is from this medication. Really irritable too."
- Denise
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 9, 2018
"So far, I have a great experience with Intrarosa."
- Gail...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- September 28, 2023
"I found Intrarosa to be very easy to use and extremely effective for eliminating dryness and discomfort during intercourse. It's an excellent product and I highly recommend it."
- Anony...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 12, 2022
"I only tried it once. I have a history of depression and migraine. It made me very depressed and irritable and made my migraines worse. What a waste of money"
- Trish
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 10, 2020
"I have been using this for a month, I am happy with it."
- Katie
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 30, 2021
"Major mood swings. My skin broke out like a teenager. Package hard to get into. Difficult to travel with."
- Rosie
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 6, 2018
"I find it hard to peel back the plastic tabs over the vaginal inserts . Any suggestions?"
- Cat
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- April 27, 2021
"I was so optimistic about this product helping with vaginal dryness and intimacy. It has left me with weight gain, making me look bulky, edginess and chronic back pain."
- Dionna
- March 10, 2018
"Yes, they are hard to open! Sometimes I have to use scissors to get it open."
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"Upon waking after the 2nd night's use, I found I had significant fatty residue on my underwear, which had leaked to the insides of my thighs and on my sheets. The fatty base in which the product is suspended melts and then leaks out of the vagina. I'm theorizing that the experience would be similar to going to bed with a tablespoon of Crisco inserted in the vagina. I stopped use at this point, so cannot speak to the efficacy of the drug itself."