Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Italianlover on November 01, 2024, 04:07:25 PM
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My GP has finally agreed to prescribe me estriol cream following constant UTI’s, terrible VA with splits and tears to the skin which I’ve been battling with for many months. I already use Vagirux twice a week. I was expecting Ovestin but have picked up Estriol cream from the pharmacy, am I right in thinking that this is a weaker formulation? It’s 0.01%.
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Found this, hope it helps…
Estrodiol vaginal creams
Estradiol is often prescribed for vaginal use to treat moderate to severe symptoms of vulvovaginal atrophy, such as dryness, irritation, and painful intercourse (dyspareunia). These symptoms are usually due to a decline in local estrogen levels during menopause. While estradiol is a potent estrogen and can affect the body systemically when taken in larger doses, low-dose estradiol vaginal creams are designed to deliver estrogen directly to the vaginal tissues with minimal absorption into the bloodstream. This localised approach helps to manage symptoms effectively in the vaginal area without significantly raising systemic estrogen levels. Estrodiol used vaginally can provide stronger relief for those with severe symptoms than estriol, especially in cases where estriol hasn’t been effective enough.
Estriol Vaginal Creams
Estriol, being a weaker estrogen, is often used specifically for vaginal symptoms, especially in women who prefer a milder option or are sensitive to higher levels of estrogen. Its low potency makes it ideal for those who need targeted, local treatment with minimal risk of systemic effects. Estriol creams are frequently recommended for women with mild to moderate vaginal symptoms and are seen as a safer option for long-term use in vaginal application. Some women also prefer estriol due to its lower risk of pigmentation issues or other skin-related side effects.
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I asked the same on here as I'd read an old thread about the same. So you need your GP to make sure your script is for 1mg Estriol, which is what I have. I believe there is one that's not as strong, which you may have given. Is it definitely not 1mg?
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There are 2 strenghs of Estriol cream.
Estriol 0.01% the weaker one but you use alot more.
Estriol 0.1% the stronger one in a 15g tube. You use less of this and it used to be called Ovestin.
Both should work but the 0.1% is less messy as you need less but the 0.01% would be good for using externally a lot more often as this is where you need it for splits and tears of the skin.
I use the Estriol 0.1% (Ovestin) once daily externally and Vagifem daily internally.
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The forum is suffering a lot of bugs lately. A link to more replies to the same question:
https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,71204.0.html