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Buy Intrarosa 6.5mg pessaries online in the UK
You can buy Intrarosa 6.5mg pessaries online from Oxford Online Pharmacy through the online doctor service.
Each pack contains 28 pessaries and will last for one month of treatment.
What is Intrarosa?
Intrarosa contains the active substance prasterone. It is a hormone-based product that is inserted into the vagina to treat hormonal imbalances during perimenopause and menopause. This can cause vaginal dryness with symptoms including discomfort, itching, and pain during intercourse. Reducing hormones can also cause urinary symptoms such as urinary tract infections, urgency, and occasional leakage.
What is Intrarosa used for?
It is prescribed for postmenopausal women experiencing moderate to severe vulvar and vaginal atrophy symptoms. It is used to treat vaginal symptoms associated with menopause, such as dryness and discomfort. It is caused by a reduction in oestrogen levels in the body. This occurs naturally after menopause.
How does Intrarosa work?
This treatment is manufactured from a plant-derived version of DHEA mixed with coconut and palm oil. DHEA is a hormone naturally produced by the body. When inserted into the vagina, this hormone is released and converted into both estrogen and testosterone.
Prasterone replaces the estrogen produced by the ovaries before menopause, helping to alleviate symptoms of vulvar and vaginal atrophy. The device goes into the vagina and releases hormones where needed, reducing discomfort in that area.
The pessary dissolves to lubricate and improve the affected vagina and surrounding tissues, providing relief from symptoms.
How to use Intrarosa?
Insert one pessary each day before you go to bed.
The pessary can be inserted with the applicator that comes in the pack or done using your finger.
After initial use, your doctor will want to review your treatment every 6 months to check if you need to keep using Intrarosa.
You can find the full step-by-step instructions at the bottom of the patient information leaflet here.
Side effects of Intrarosa
With any medicine, there’s a chance that you may experience side effects, although, not everybody will get them.
The most common side effect with Intrarosa use reported in clinical studies was vaginal discharge.
The following were also reported:
Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
- Abnormal cerival cancer smear test (Pap screen)
- An increase or decrease in weight
Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
- Benign cervical or uterine polyps
- Benign breast mass
