Estrogen

Recently Answered

• QWhat should I know before using the vaginal estrogen ring for menopause?

  1 Answer

  A

  

  A Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine answered

  Before using the vaginal estrogen ring for menopause, you should know the following:

  • The vaginal estrogen ring is used to treat vaginal dryness and painful intercourse associated with menopause.
  • The low-dose variety does not raise the levels of estrogen in the blood, so it has very little risk of side effects.
  • The high-dose variety can be used to treat other symptoms, such as hot flashes.
  • The ring is placed in the vagina (by yourself or your physician) and left there for 90 days.
  • The ring does not usually interfere with intercourse.