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Gina 10mcg Vaginal Tablets: Low-Dose HRT For Menopausal Vaginal Dryness

Gina 10mcg Vaginal Tablets: Low-Dose HRT For Menopausal Vaginal Dryness

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If you are in menopause, you may be dealing with unpleasant and unwanted symptoms, such as vaginal dryness, irritation, inflammation, and painful sexual intercourse. These symptoms are characteristic of a common condition that often occurs during menopause, called vaginal atrophy.

Gina HRT tablets can help treat these specific symptoms. Each tablet contains a small amount of estradiol, which replaces the oestrogen that your body stops making during menopause. It’s delivered straight to your vaginal walls, so there’s minimal absorption into your bloodstream meaning it doesn’t reach other areas of your body.

The tablets come in easy-to-use pre-loaded applicators, so using Gina is simple. In as little as two weeks, you may see noticeable improvements in your symptoms, reducing your vaginal dryness, which could make intimacy more appealing and enjoyable.

If you’re experiencing the unpleasant effects associated with menopause, Gina may be able to help. Start your quick and discreet consultation right now to find out if Gina is right for you.

Type of medicine
Hormone Replacement Therapy HRT
Works by
Releases oestrogen directly into the vagina
Active ingredient
Estradiol hemihydrate 10 micrograms
Effective within
8 - 12 weeks
Pack size
24 Vaginal Tablets
Strength
10 micrograms
Manufacturer
Novo Nordisk Limited
Generic
No
Use with alcohol
No known issues1

About Gina Vaginal Tablets

Gina is a local, low dose hormone replacement therapy designed to treat vaginal atrophy in postmenopausal women over the age of 50. It is only available on prescription. Each tablet contains just 10mcg of estradiol for targeted vaginal relief from vaginal dryness, itching and pain during sex. Since it’s applied directly into your vagina, there’s little risk of the hormones coming into contact with other areas of your body, and this could help to minimise side effects. Gina is a gentle way to experience relief from uncomfortable symptoms, no matter how far you are into your menopause journey.

How Do Gina Vaginal HRT Tablets Work?

Gina Vaginal HRT tablets are pessaries, which means you administer them directly into your vagina. When you use Gina tablets, they work by slowly releasing small amounts of estradiol into your vaginal tissue. This estradiol acts to replace the natural oestrogen your body no longer makes, increasing moisture, improving elasticity, and restoring healthy vaginal tissue. After consistent use, you can expect to feel noticeable improvements in the discomfort you’ve been experiencing.

How To Take/Use Gina Vaginal HRT Tablets

Initially, you’ll use one Gina tablet each day for two weeks. This provides the initial boost you need to get treatment working well. Then, for ongoing maintenance, you’ll only need to use Gina twice a week. Each tablet comes with an easy to use, pre-loaded applicator that helps you place it comfortably into your vagina. And once it’s in place, you shouldn’t feel it at all, so you can forget all about it.

Always read the instructions provided in the pack before first use, and if you’re unsure about anything, reach out to our clinical team, who will be happy to help you.

Ingredients

The active ingredient in Gina Vaginal HRT Tablets is 10mcg (microgram) of estradiol (oestrogen). This replaces the oestrogen that starts to decline when you enter peri-menopause. Inactive ingredients include hypromellose, which controls how the medication is released slowly into your body. Other inactive ingredients include lactose monohydrate and maize starch.

Side Effects

Like all medicines, Gina can cause some possible side effects. But, because it’s a local, targeted, low-dose treatment, it has a lower risk of these side effects compared to traditional HRT, which is a treatment that can impact your entire body (known as systemic treatment). Still, you may experience some side effects, including headaches, stomach pain, or some vaginal discharge or bleeding. Most of the time, these effects will be mild and will resolve after some time of using the treatment. If they don’t go away or they worsen, ask our clinical team or your healthcare provider for advice.

Warnings

Gina Vaginal HRT Tablets are a type of topical Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and used to treat menopause symptoms that are related to vaginal atrophy - aka dryness and irritation.

While vaginal HRT can be taken at any stage of your menopause journey, it isn’t automatically suitable for everyone. You may not be able to use this treatment if you:

  • Have ever had an allergic reaction to oestrogen or any similar medicines
  • Have ever had breast cancer, are at high risk of breast cancer due to family history, or are undergoing investigation for this disease
  • Have ever had any other type of cancer
  • Have had vaginal bleeding of unknown cause (aka not menstrual period)
  • Have had a blood clot or liver problems
  • Have diabetes, high blood pressure or migraines
  • Have other medical conditions or could be pregnant

Our expert clinical team will be able to assess your suitability for Gina, but it’s essential to be completely transparent with them about your medical history. Please note that Gina is only available on prescription, meaning you will need to have a consultation before you can access this treatment.

This treatment isn’t suitable for you if you are allergic to any of the ingredients. You should also not use Gina if you have ever had womb or ovarian cancer, have unexplained vaginal bleeding, blood clots, or liver disease. Always follow the advice provided by our clinical team.

Sources

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.13930.pdf

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