Intrarosa and Cramps: What Users Say

• All...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 19, 2018

For Dyspareunia "I was using Vagifem but could not take it at a therapeutic dose because I would get severe bladder spasms and cramping. My NP prescribed Intrarosa instead. Vaginal dryness is gone and sexual response has increased. It’s a little messy and cumbersome to remember to use every day. But, overall, I am happy and my partner and I enjoyed not having to use lubricants for the first time in years."

• Sar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 28, 2018

For Dyspareunia "About 30 minutes after the first insertion of Intrarosa, I started having menstrual-like cramps until I fell asleep. I am 53 years old, postmenopausal, partial hysterectomy at age 28, so I haven't had cramps in 20 years. Day two, I was experiencing discomfort in the pelvic area internally. I went ahead and used it again the second night. By day three, I could hardly press on my lower pelvic region because it hurt so badly. I never had any discharge. Very disappointed. I decided to discontinue use immediately."

• Jan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 5, 2023

For Dyspareunia "First night taking Intrarosa, I experienced insomnia, then abdominal cramping around 3 or 4 a.m. Thought maybe I had a stomach flu, but felt better later in the morning. Second night, insomnia again, and woke up at 4 a.m. 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 of these symptoms listed as side effects of this drug, but was relieved to see others on this thread experienced the same. Also, expensive."

• SHA...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 4, 2021

For Dyspareunia "So I was given this as a trial from my gynecologist. 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!"

• Meg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 27, 2023

For Dyspareunia "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."

• Ree...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 29, 2018

For Dyspareunia "I tried this for vulvodynia. Only one dose and my bladder is going nuts. I feel like I have to pee, burning worse, and cramping like I’m about to birth a child. Not the solution for me."