Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Bobidy on February 02, 2020, 04:52:31 PM
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Hi
Just a quick question, does the estring provide a higher dose of oestrogen than Vagifem?
I'm assuming that it does if Vagifem is only used twice per week and it is a more consistent dose?
Also wondering if there are any side effects of leaving the silicon / oestrogen ring internally for 3 months at a time?
Thanks as always x
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I've been considering trying the Estring, as I've not liked Vagifem. I believe the string provides about 7 micrograms of estradiol daily. Vagifem provides 10 micrograms per tablet.
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The estring is equivalent to almost 5 vagifem a week.
It releases 7.5mcg per 24 hours = which is just over 5 vagifem per week.
Both are estradiol.
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Hmmm interesting thank you.
I don't really like the thoughts of having a plastic ring internally or think I'll be able to insert / remove it myself but I'm going to give it a go and see how I get on with it.
Thanks again x