Do not take by mouth
Hold the full applicator in one hand
Put the insert about 2 inches into your vagina, with the smaller end up, using your finger
To use vaginal estrogen cream, you need to be able to insert it into your vaginal canal
How do I apply vaginal estrogen cream? Estrogen cream comes in a tube with an applicator
Wash the applicator after use
Application Cleaning Instructions Storage Vaginal creams are topical medications inserted into the vagina
Depress the plunger completely so that it stops moving and all the cream is
By applying the estradiol cream, initially nightly for one month, and then to three times per week, most women find relief from the irritation of vaginal discomfort
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Studies conducted using other approved topical estrogen gel products have shown that sunscreens have the potential for changing the systemic exposure of topically applied
Dosage
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The recommended dosage of Estrace (estradiol) vaginal cream is 2 g to 4 g inserted vaginally, using an applicator, once a day for 1 to 2 weeks
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For vaginal dosage form (cream): Estrace (estradiol) vaginal cream is a preparation of estrogen, a female hormone, for topical application to the vaginal area used to treat certain symptoms of menopause such as dryness, burning, and itching of the vaginal area and urgency or irritation with urination
Clean the area where the patch will be applied using a cotton ball and alcohol
A maintenance dosage of 1 g, one to three times a week, may be used after restoration of the vaginal mucosa has been achieved
Estrogens are female sex hormones made by a woman's ovaries that regulate many processes in the body
Although estrogen replacement had been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and cancers, a landmark new study demonstrates no rise in risk for women using topical estrogen for relief of genitourinary syndrome
In one study, after 6 months of topical estrogen use, skin elasticity and firmness had improved and wrinkle
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Estradiol is considered the most powerful and most potent estrogen in the female body while estriol is considered a much weaker estrogen (1)