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Due to improper design this product causes cuts inside the vagina, which increases chances of getting an STD. The applicator is not smooth and is paunful to use. This product should be taken off the market.

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Better | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
1/4/2024
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Have been using Yuvafem for vaginal atrophy over 10 years. The medication definitely decreases pain and atrophy symptoms in vaginal and neighboring tissues. Since using this medication, I have not had urethritis , urinary tract infection, vaginal dryness or tearing, except when I briefly stopped using it. Starting it up again, relieved me of the symptoms. Applicator is narrow and goes in readily, however, if because of atrophy, vaginal mucousa has become very thin, it might be uncomfortable to use, and should possibly use some KY for lubrication. Check what angle you’re using to insert it. I’ve never had an undissolved tablet. Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/28/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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I really have no idea what some of these people are talking about wrt painful application? The applicator is thinner than any tampon made (thinner than a #2 pencil). If you’re injuring yourself then you are probably pushing too hard or something. I’ve had no issues with the applicator and no pills falling out (?). The answer isn’t pulled off the market, the answer is you maybe try a different product?

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Lisa | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/14/2023
Condition: Postmenopausal Urethral Atrophy
Overall rating 4.3
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I see most of the reviews are from 5 years ago at least. I am assuming they did something about the pesky applicator because there are no issues with that. If its the same, some people must be horribly sensitive because there are absolutely 0 problems with it for me. Its small like a pencil so it glides right in and I can push it far up with no problems. I don't use lubricant or anything to do it and I have no issues. I started using because of Atrophy and the hopes of dealing with the dryness that causes such issues with sex. I have only been on going on 3 weeks now and as of now it makes me feel really wet so hopefully that will translate sexually, about to find out..lol. Thats my main issue that I wanted to deal with. I had to use everyday for 2 weeks and now I am starting on the twice a week deal, so I am looking forward to seeing what happens. I know I need to get in my system so I will wait at least another month to decide if its good or not. As of now since I am reading all the negative reviews, the applicator is no problem. Read More Read Less

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KP | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/3/2023
Condition: Postmenopausal Urethral Atrophy
Overall rating 4.7
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I haven't been using Yuvafem long enough yet to know if it has fully helped - but it seems to be headed the right direction. I wanted to post my own experience since there are negative reviews about the applicator: It is smooth -- I have no idea how some can say it isn't. It is very small (as in skinny) and has smooth sides. If difficult to insert, lubrication can be used and is simple and painless. If it has caused vaginal tears in some I can only imagine they should lubricate it or go slower. The applicator is so thin so I don't understand those reviews at all. The tablet is much better in my opinion than messy creams and I find it quite simple to use. I have experienced a bit of itching which isn't fun, but I hope will go away after a few more weeks. I am just not at 4 weeks of use. Read More Read Less

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HappyWife4 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/29/2023
Condition: Vaginal Inflammation due to Loss of Hormone Stimulation
Overall rating 5.0
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So far so good. Suffered from bad vaginal atrophy post menopause and sex was painful for the past few years. I mean really uncomfortable and always left me swollen like I had an infection. I tried lubricants and was terrified to use this. Gyn recommended 2x a week and it’s been 5 weeks now. Hubby has been so patient and it’s gotten better and better. Sex is actually enjoyable again. Didn’t think that was possible.

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Sprayer | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/15/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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I have been using Yuvafem since June and I am gaining weight. I started using it because when I urinate it sprays but I think I would rather have that to deal with rather than gain weight. And honestly I don’t see much difference in the problem I was having. I will probably discontinue use

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Juliazun | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
4/4/2023
Condition: Postmenopausal Urethral Atrophy
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been on this medication for 15 years with no apparent side effects.

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Heidi | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/31/2022
Condition: Postmenopausal Urethral Atrophy
Overall rating 5.0
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I load the applicator up with coconut oil and easy to insert and release the pill. It’s taken away the soreness of vaginal dryness. I use it twice a week. Haven’t had a bladder infection since I started using this and some supplements. Much cheaper than Vagifem.

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Gigi | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/12/2022
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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I read some of these reviews prior to picking up prescription so I had a little anxiety about the applicator. I suffer from vaginal dryness so I just used lubricant and it was fine, no tears or discomfort inserting pill. The applicator is very thin. My advise use lubricant and insert slowly abd push bottom part to insert pill. Easy!!

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Suzanne | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/5/2022
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.7
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Pills do not dissolve. After reading about this problem from other online posts, I retrieved a pill that I inserted the night before. It had the consistency of a partially chewed gummy bear. I had been taking a generic made by Teva, which I was very pleased with, before an in-store pharmacy filled my prescription with Yuvafem. All the symptoms that the estrogen was designed to treat returned. Yuvafem should be pulled from the market.

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Cheryl | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/31/2022
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.0
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Pills do not dissolve and I find them in my sheets or floating in the toilet In The morning

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Fed up | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/25/2022
Condition: Postmenopausal Urethral Atrophy
Overall rating 1.0
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causes Vaginal tearing should be removed from the market

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Hopeful | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
5/20/2022
Condition: Vaginal Inflammation due to Loss of Hormone Stimulation
Overall rating 2.7
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I don't care for the applicator either but didn't see it as terrible. I did not see a difference with using this product and am moving on to something else hopefully more productive.

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Lori | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/4/2021
Condition: Postmenopausal Urethral Atrophy
Overall rating 3.3
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While I appreciate this is a tablet format versus messy cream that leaks out, I agree with others this design needs work. The applicator isn’t smooth and the plunger doesn’t always release the tablet which is a risk.

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
7/16/2021
Condition: Postmenopausal Urethral Atrophy
Overall rating 4.7
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I have used this product for several years. It works well for vaginal atrophy. I did experience unexplained loss of appetite a couple of year’s ago. I ended up having surgery for removal of my gallbladder but did not experience pain prior to sudden onset the day before surgery. I continue to use this medication as it works

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Gesele | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/25/2020
Condition: Postmenopausal Urethral Atrophy
Overall rating 2.7
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Application is uncomfortable..although I may be over inserting

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Lisa | 65-74 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/27/2020
Condition: Wasting of Tissues of the Vulva
Overall rating 3.0
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This lessened pain with intercourse, but still very painful. No problem with insertion, actually quite easy. I may try another med, but not really sure if any other will help, so will check back after trying another first

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EFW | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/31/2019
Condition: Postmenopausal Urethral Atrophy
Overall rating 2.7
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I'm sorry but this has got to be the worst design in an applicator. I'm thinking it must have been designed by someone who has no knowledge of the female reproductive organs as who else would assume that a vagina is straight and smooth like a pipe?! It's like sticking a pencil up your vagina. I don't even use the applicator. It seems like it could be distributed without the applicator thereby cutting down on the use of plastics as well. I have only been using the product for a few months. It seems to be working regardless of the applicator.Read More Read Less

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DalaiMama | 55-64 | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
4/29/2019
Condition: Vaginal Inflammation due to Loss of Hormone Stimulation
Overall rating 5.0
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Life saver. Thought sex was gone in my life. Even a Pap smear was painful. When my Dr. told me how inflamed and raw I was and how yuvafem can correct that, I got my life back!! Ithormonal side effects are minimal since itâ??s not a hormonal replacement like a pill or lotion.

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Robbie | 65-74 | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/12/2018
Condition: Postmenopausal Urethral Atrophy
Overall rating 1.0
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Due to improper design this product causes cuts inside the vagina, which increases chances of getting an STD. The applicator is not smooth and is paunful to use. This product should be taken off the market.

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