If you're going through menopause, your doctor may suggest
a vaginal estrogen treatment (either a cream or suppository) or Replens, a vaginal moisturizer that you can buy over the counter.
Not exact matches
For decades the main
treatments were moisturizers, lubricants, and
estrogen in the form of a ring,
vaginal suppository, or topical cream.
And for some women, doctors may prescribe
vaginal estrogen, which eases symptoms without putting as much
estrogen in your bloodstream as oral
estrogen treatments.
The symptoms of
estrogen deficiency are persistent
vaginal dryness or
vaginal mucosal atrophy (thinning), or persistent hot flashes despite adequate progesterone
treatment.
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Treatment with Synthetic
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Conventional
treatment will generally include a
vaginal estrogen cream temporarily which will be prescribed and monitored by your doctor.
Some of the most common and effective
treatments that employ estriol (weak compounded
estrogen) include: hot flashes, insomnia, skin enhancement,
vaginal atrophy and reduced frequency of urinary tract infections.