Symptoms it treats
Vaginal dryness and irritation
Overview
Vaginal creams are used to treat vaginal symptoms associated with menopause, like vaginal dryness and irritation. An applicator is used to dispense the medication inside the vagina. This is a good option for women who are primarily concerned with vaginal menopause symptoms.
Types
Estrogen-only
Effort
Apply once daily
FDA Approved?
Yes
Vaginal creams are used to treat vaginal symptoms of menopause. The estrogen hormones are delivered locally, meaning they do not enter your bloodstream to treat other non-vaginal symptoms of menopause (like hot flashes).
Most vaginal creams come pre-loaded in an applicator that you insert into your vagina. Once the applicator is high in your vagina, you push the applicator to dispense the medication.
Vaginal creams are applied once daily, but some doctors recommend that you use the cream for the first 2-3 weeks a month so your body can take a break in between!
ESTROGEN-ONLY
Estradiol
ESTROGEN-ONLY
Estrace
Ogen
1. Headaches
2. Vaginal spotting
3. Bloating
4. Stomach cramps
5. Painful or tender breasts
6. Hair loss
7. Yeast infection
8. Fluid retention
9. Nausea and/or vomiting
Unusual vaginal bleeding
Personal history of certain cancers such as breast cancer or uterine cancer
Personal history of blood clots in the legs or lungs
Bleeding disorder
History of stroke or heart attack
Liver problems
Serious reactions to estrogen medicines
Some antibiotics and medications may make this treatment less effective, make sure you inform your doctor about all of the medications you are taking. If you have a uterus you may have a higher risk of developing endometrial cancer after 1 year of taking estrogen-only medication. Talk to your doctor about other medicines you can take to protect yourself.
