Women who have had breast cancer can use Vagifem or Estring. Estrogen cream, such as Estrace is not recommended. Neither is Femring, which is a form of hormone replacement therapy HRT. Vaginal Dryness. Vaginal dryness is perhaps the most distressing and least talked about symptom of menopause. These include: Lifestyle Changes Sexual exercise—either alone or with a partner—will increase your natural lubrication.
Drinking lots of water can help your whole body, including your vagina, stay hydrated. Lubricants There are lubricants that you can use during sexual activity that will make you more slippery. Supplements Herbalists suggest that taking motherwort tincture or dong quai in any form by mouth for three to seven days generally improves vaginal lubrication.
For more information on these herbal products, try these websites: MedlinePlus—Drugs Provides a searchable database on herbs, botanicals, and other products. National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine Provides extensive information on herbs and other alternative treatments.
Note to Women with Breast Cancer: If you have had breast cancer, some of these herbs may not be recommended. Drugs Vaginal estrogen can be very effective in treating dryness. Our Housecall e-newsletter will keep you up-to-date on the latest health information. All rights reserved. Information is for End User's use only and may not be sold, redistributed or otherwise used for commercial purposes.
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Products and services. You should start to see less dryness, burning and itching within three weeks. If you don't see improvement let your doctor know because he or she can make adjustments to your regimen to get the relief you need.
Continue Learning about Estrogen How can I limit the side effects of using estrogen? You can lower your risk of side effects from medications that contain estrogen by taking the fol Can lower estrogen affect emotional well being? Gently squeeze the tube from the bottom to force sufficient cream into the barrel to provide the prescribed dose. Use the marked stopping points on the applicator to measure the correct dose, as prescribed by your healthcare provider. Lie on back with knees drawn up.
To deliver medication, gently insert applicator deeply into vagina and press plunger downward to its original position. For a comprehensive list of instructions, refer to the Full Prescribing Information, available here. Premarin Vaginal Cream comes with its own applicator to help apply the cream directly. Premarin Vaginal Cream helps treat vaginal changes due to menopause and moderate to severe painful intercourse caused by these changes.
View full application instructions here. Estrogens, with or without a progestin, should be used at the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration of time. A single tube of Premarin Vaginal Cream can last up to 6 months depending on the dose prescribed. Apply Premarin Vaginal Cream as directed by your healthcare professional. With a variety of dosing options, your doctor can tailor your treatment to your needs.
You and your healthcare professional should talk regularly to decide how long you need treatment. In a clinical study, patients taking Premarin Vaginal Cream felt significant relief of moderate to severe painful intercourse due to menopause at 12 weeks.
Your free replacement order will include 10 Premarin Vaginal Cream applicators and will arrive in weeks. Do not throw away your applicator until you receive your replacement applicators. Talk to your doctor regularly and attend follow-up appointments to discuss length of treatment. Estrogens with or without progestins should be used at the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with treatment goals and risks for the individual woman.
Premarin Vaginal Cream is only used in and around the vagina; however, the risks associated with oral estrogens should be taken into account.
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