HRT Preparations: Vaginal Treatments
Please note: Patients should consult a health professional to decide on the appropriate treatment option to be prescribed.
Local estrogen can be used for vaginal and bladder symptoms, when systemic treatment is not desired or appropriate. For some women, vaginal estrogen may be required along with systemic HRT.
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ESTROGEN CREAMS |
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| Gynest - 0.1% cream. | £4.67 per 80g |
| Ovestin - Estriol - 0.1% cream | £4.45 per 15g |
ESTROGEN VAGINAL TABLET | |
| Vagifem 10--Estradiol 10mcg | £16.72 for 24 applicators |
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Vagifem--Estradiol 25mcg |
£10.56 for 15 |
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ESTROGEN VAGINAL RING |
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Estring--Estradiol --3 month's treatment |
£10.97--£31.42 per ring |
| NON HORMONAL VAGINAL TREATMENTS | |
| Hyalofemme | £4.60 for 30g tube with reusable applicator |
| Repadina ovules | £8.14 for 10 ovules |
| Replens MD | £3.65 for 3 dose pack £5.89 for 6 dose pack £5.89 for 35g pack(up to 12 applications) + applicator |
| Sylk | £5.16 for 40gms, sufficient for 75 to 100 applications |
- Estrogen creams, pessaries and tablets - initial dose is nightly for 2 weeks, followed by twice weekly applications for maintenance.
- Vaginal ring should be replaced every 3 months.
- Repadina – I vaginal ovule nightly until symptoms controlled, then used as required.
- Replens – 1 application 3 times weekly in the morning.
- Sylk - use as required.
- Hyalofemme - once every 3 days.
Download a checklist of vaginal atrophy symptoms you can print out and take to your GP or nurse to help you start a discussion: PDF (47K) or Word (47k)
Page last updated: 6 December 2011
