estradiol

Estradiol is also available as an inserted vaginal ring (Estring), for treating those conditions as well as urethritis, and in vaginal tablet form (Vagifem).

The ring studied was Estring (Pharmacia and Upjohn), an estradiol-releasing ring changed every 12 weeks for a total of 36 weeks.

Fourteen women were using one vaginal estrogen tablet (Vagifem) inserted twice weekly, and 10 were using the vaginal estradiol ring (Estring), inserted every 3 months.

The 2 mg estradiol ring (Estring) gave me some relief; Estriol vaginal cream was better yet but caused breast cysts, even while using low dosages (0.5mg/gm).

Estring, a soft, flexible ring for insertion into the vagina.

Estring - a small ring containing the natural hormone oestradiol which is inserted into the vagina.

Estradiol tablets (Vagifem) inserted in the vagina are effective, less messy, and more expensive, as is the estradiol ring (Estring), which is inserted and changed quarterly.

For menopausal women with vaginal thinning, dryness or insensitivity, your health care professional may prescribe an estrogen cream such as Estrace or Premarin, or a vaginal ring, such as Estring, Phadia (low-dose) or Femring (higher dose), to ease sexual discomfort.

Estring has local effects only, while Femring has local and systemic effects.