Gina

As Gina tablets have a very low dose of oestrogen, you can take them without needing a prescription from your doctor. You can obtain Gina 10mcg tablets from UK pharmacies following an assessment by a clinician. It's important to discuss with your pharmacist the benefits and risks of using Gina every three months.

There are other local HRT options similar to Gina. One of these is Vagifem, a vaginal HRT treatment that contains estradiol. It is also available as a 10mcg tablet that you insert using an applicator, much like Gina. However, Vagifem might be a good choice for women under 50 or those who had their last period within the past year. You can also use topical treatments like creams and gels, such as Ovestin or Estriol Cream. These are applied inside the vagina using an applicator and might be a better option than tablets for some individuals.

Gina tablets are used directly in the vagina to ease symptoms of vaginal atrophy, like irritation, dryness, and discomfort. Unlike other HRT treatments, such as oral tablets, skin creams, or patches, which are systemic and work throughout the entire body, Gina tablets target the local area. Since Gina delivers oestrogen directly to where it's needed, it probably doesn't carry the same risks as systemic HRT treatments. However, the only side effect with a confirmed reduced risk is developing breast cancer in those who haven't had it before. Long-term studies to confirm reduced risks of other side effects haven't been done yet.

Research indicates that compared to a placebo, individuals using Gina notice an improvement in their vaginal symptoms after 12 weeks. Gina contains a lower dose than other oestrogen-only HRT pessaries. However, in a study involving 230 menopausal women, those taking 10mcg estradiol tablets experienced similar results to those taking 25mcg tablets, with no significant differences between the two groups.

As with any medication, there's a possibility you might encounter some side effects from Gina HRT treatment. The side effects of Gina HRT include: However, although it's not certain, it's believed that the risk of these conditions is lower compared to systemic HRT treatments.

Gina isn't right for everyone, and there are a few things you should know when using it. Here's all the official information on it. If there's anything you don't understand, just let our clinician know, and they can discuss it with you.

Gina HRT tablets are a form of local vaginal hormone replacement therapy. You use the provided applicators to insert the tablets directly into your vagina to help ease menopause symptoms in that area, such as irritation or dryness. Gina vaginal tablets are a form of oestrogen-only HRT, containing only estradiol, which is a type of oestrogen. These treatments are usually most suitable for women who have had a hysterectomy. This is because the higher oestrogen levels can raise the risk of certain conditions, like breast cancer or blood clots, in women who still have their uterus. Since Gina is used directly in the vagina rather than taken as a tablet or skin patch, only a small amount enters your bloodstream. This means the likelihood of experiencing side effects with Gina is considered lower compared to systemic HRT. However, the only side effect that is definitely known to have a reduced risk is the increased chance of developing breast cancer, provided you haven't had it before.

Important Information

Gina isn't right for everyone, and there are a few things you should know when using it. Here's all the official information on it. If there's anything you don't understand, just let our clinician know, and they can discuss it with you.

Do Gina tablets have any side effects?

As with any medication, there's a possibility you might encounter some side effects from Gina HRT treatment. The side effects of Gina HRT include: However, although it's not certain, it's believed that the risk of these conditions is lower compared to systemic HRT treatments.