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    Low-Dose Vaginal Estrogen for Dryness and Atrophy

    Low-Dose Vaginal Estrogen for Dryness and Atrophy



    Examples

    Vaginal estrogen cream (cream inserted into the vagina that releases estrogen continuously)

    Brand NameGeneric NameChemical Name
    Premarin conjugated estrogens
    Estrace, Estrasorb estradiol
    Ogen estropipate

    Vaginal estrogen ring (inserted high in the vagina, releases daily estrogen for 3 months)

    Brand NameGeneric NameChemical Name
    Estring estradiol (low-dose)

    Vaginal tablet (inserted into the vagina twice per week)

    Brand NameGeneric NameChemical Name
    Vagifem estradiol (low-dose)



    By: Reference Healthwise Staff Last Revised: May 4, 2012
    Medical Review: Reference Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
    Reference Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
    Reference Carla J. Herman, MD, MPH - Geriatric Medicine
    Reference Carla J. Herman, MD, MPH - Geriatric Medicine


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