What is vaginal atrophy?

Vaginal atrophy is a common chronic condition that affects the vagina and surrounding tissues during and after menopause.

LEARN MORE >

How can I identify my symptoms?

Use our free Vaginal Atrophy Symptom Assessment tool to identify symptoms that include vaginal dryness, pain and bleeding during intercourse, vaginal irritation or soreness, itching in and around the vagina, and painful urination.

LEARN MORE >

What is Vagifem® 10 mcg and is it right for me?

A visit with your healthcare provider can determine if Vagifem® 10 mcg (estradiol vaginal tablets)—a local vaginal estrogen therapy—is right for you.

LEARN MORE >

Where do I go from here?

Tell us when you had your last menstrual period and we'll guide you to the information that's most relevant to you.

LEARN MORE >

ALSO INSIDE

Having the conversation: Tips for talking to your healthcare provider

Learn from other women: Choose from different videos of women who also dealt with changes to their body

Important Safety Information : View Important Safety Information below

Get Prescription Savings When You Start Vagifem®!

Complete your free registration and, if eligible, you could start saving up to $40 on your first 4 Vagifem® prescriptions. This 1-year offer only applies for cards activated by December 31, 2013

Hear from women like you

Watch videos of women sharing their experiences and talking about how Vagifem® 10 mcg helped relieve their vaginal symptoms.

Use our helpful tools

Assess your vaginal symptoms, set calendar reminders, learn about women's events in your area, and more.

Vagifem® Indications and Usage

Vagifem® (estradiol vaginal tablets) is used after menopause to treat menopausal changes in and around the vagina.

Vagifem® Important Safety Information

What is the most important information I should know about VAGIFEM® (an estrogen hormone)

  • Using estrogen-alone may increase your chance of getting cancer of the uterus (womb)
    Report any unusual vaginal bleeding right away while you are using Vagifem®. Vaginal bleeding after menopause may be a warning sign of cancer of the uterus (womb). Your healthcare provider should check any unusual vaginal bleeding to find the cause.
  • Do not use estrogen-alone to prevent heart disease, heart attacks, strokes or dementia (decline of brain function)
  • Using estrogen-alone may increase your chances of getting strokes or blood clots
  • Using estrogen-alone may increase your chance of getting dementia, based on a study of women age 65 years or older
  • Do not use estrogens with progestins to prevent heart disease, heart attack, or dementia
  • Using estrogens with progestins may increase your chances of getting heart attacks, strokes, breast cancer, or blood clots
  • Using estrogens with progestin may increase your chance of getting dementia, based on a study of women 65 years and older
  • You and your healthcare provider should talk regularly about whether you still need treatment with Vagifem®

Do not start using Vagifem® if you currently have or have had certain cancers. Estrogens may increase the chances of getting certain types of cancers, including cancer of the breast or uterus. Also, do not start using Vagifem® if you have unusual vaginal bleeding, had a stroke or heart attack, currently have or have had blood clots, currently have or have had liver problems, have been diagnosed with a bleeding disorder, are allergic to Vagifem® or any of its ingredients, or think you may be pregnant.

Vagifem® is only used in the vagina; however, the risks associated with oral estrogens should be taken into account.

The most commonly reported side effects of Vagifem® included: headache, breast pain, irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting, stomach/abdominal cramps, bloating, nausea and vomiting, hair loss, fluid retention, and vaginal yeast infection.

Estrogens should be used at the lowest possible dose for your treatment only as long as needed.

Please click here for Prescribing Information and FDA-Approved Patient Labeling.

Vagifem® is only available by prescription. For more information about Vagifem®, please call 1-866-668-6336.

Novo Nordisk provides patient assistance for those who qualify. Please call 1-866-310-7549 to learn more about Novo Nordisk assistance programs.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.
Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

The content on this site not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.


Vagifem® is a registered trademark of Novo Nordisk FemCare AG.   © 2013 Novo Nordisk   All rights reserved.   0113-00013201-1   April 2013