ESTRING Reviews (ESTRADIOL)Average Rating: 3.4 (211 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare ESTRING with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ESTRING | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | constant UTIs - this was the fix | so far some slight (but disturbing )dizziness that has since gone (still keeping an eye on any recurrence) but other than that, it's been my salvation. no pain, no other side effects (that I can attribute to the ring) -- only a blessing and relief | suffered from constant UTIs for nearly 3 years - was being treated by a urologist with only antibiotics and drastic diet limitations -- no help -- finally asked her about estrogen to treat vaginal dryness. She prescribed some cream, and shortly afterward (within a month) I went to a gynocologist who agreed with me that it would help get rid of the UTIs and she suggested I switch to Estring -- which I did after a couple more months of testing out the cream. It's been fabulous. I will be seeing the gyno again soon to check on my hormone levels and to be sure that there are no severe effects that I may not be aware of -- she uses it herself, which was another reason I thought I'd give it a try. So convenient and I haven't taken an antibiotic for months, and haven't had a UTI since I first started on the vaginal hormone use. | 8 months 2 1X day | 6/7/2014 | 5 | Dryness. Yeast infections | More appetite | I love it! After 72 hours no more hot flashes. Sex does not hurt anymore. | 48 | 1 months 1xO | 2/6/2020 | 4 | Painful sex, | Abdominal pain, breast tenderness | First one I used for the full 3 months, brilliant sorted my symptoms out, some abdominal discomfort at first but that wore off. The second one I used more like for maintenance, in for a couple then took it out for a while. Rinsing in water and leaving it out, I think this also helps stop the odd odour. I went back to the cream for a while but it irritates after a bit, so will try estring again | 53 | 6 months | 5/25/2020 | 3 | Vaginal atrophy severe burning | Cramping at first and had a hard time squeezing it to insert. Hot flashes have increased and sometimes a funky smell. The burning has returned and it comes and goes. I’ll give it the 3 months and try one more refill. If it stays the same I will talk to my Dr about something else | I just want the burning to go away. It’s so uncomfortable and annoying. I feel like it’s a constant UTI that doesn’t go away | 56 | 2 months 2 mg | 12/13/2018 | 2 | Drynrss | Abdominal discomfort,rectal pressure, nausea and severe headache. Could not remove myself. Caused increased hemorroid from rectal pressure | 66 | 2 days | 6/14/2020 | 1 | atrophy | I don't know how anyone uses this. The thing is HUGE and uncomfortable. | 57 | 3 days 1X O | 12/20/2018 | 5 | Painful sex,thin vag wall,infection | It works, but I can’t get it out by myself. Husband does it. Wish the ring wasn’t so thick and stiffish | F | 56 | 2 years | 5/28/2019 | 5 | Vaginal dryness, painful intercours | Great results. Sex still enjoyable. Never had any side effects though Dr. wants me to discontinue after all these years. | F | 78 | 20 years | 6/17/2020 | 5 | Vaginal dryness, painful sex | Annoying odor, weight gain | While the ring is large I never had any issues if following insertion/removal instructions. Never feel it. Definitely works within a few days. Creams helped but are messy and hard to remember. Wish estring was less expensive because I don't plan on going off it anytime soon. | F | 57 | 14 months 1X day | 12/31/2020 | 5 | Vaginal dryness and discomfort | Has been very positive. I rarely have hot flashes or vaginal dryness. I have noticed a yeasty smell at times but have no symptoms of a yeast infection. | F | 61 | 7 years 2mg 4X O | 4/22/2021 | 5 | Vaginal dryness, painful intercouse | Nothing, but I think my discharge is different. Thick and white. Was always clear and smooth. I thought I had a yeast infection but I don't, so it must be the ring. | After 3 months I now enjoy intercourse again! My vajayjay is soft and pillowy and my husband can feel the difference from even before menopause, which was 8 years ago! | F | 56 | 3 months 2mg 1X M | 8/13/2022 | 5 | vaginal atrophy, tearing with sex. | Absolutely none. This is LOCAL estrogen ladies. Very little if any is systemically absorbed. I wonder if many side effects stated here are "suggested" in nature due to product insert of possible SE. I still need a patch for hot flashes, bone support, etc. V.A. is gone with this wonderful product! | F | 59 | 1 months 2mg | 5/30/2014 | 5 | burning & painful intercourse | Uncomfortable when first fitted, felt like needed to poo - just take it out and refit. Weight gain - 3kg - but could be due to menopause anyway! | I had no periods for 18 months before starting, but am now having them every 6 weeks. I take the EString out for a few days and have a lot of sex. this seems to trigger ovulation and then I put the ring back in. At this point the severe night time sweating stops for around 2 weeks- which is amazing. I have 5 days of increasingly painful breasts to indicate the period. I take the EString out for a day or 2 and my period starts. Weird I know but it is really working for me. I have had 10 years of UTI's up to menopause and now I have had none for nearly 6 months. The break from the night time sweating means I can cope the rest of the time. Not heard of this happening to anyone else, but they may not have tried taking it in and out to mimic the 'normal' oestrogen drop at ovulation. If you have really severe night sweats I would give it a try. The first time I did it was by accident as the abdomen felt uncomfortable and I thought I would take a break. Now I just track and manage it. Doctor wants me to stop using it but the vagina is plumper & perky instead of 'grumpy' and uncomfortable all the time. I can get aroused and it lubricates itself like it used to - there are no UTI;s no sudden crazy burning for no reason requiring me to sit on a bag of frozen peas - so no, so I am not giving it up! | F | 52 | 150 days 1X M | 10/26/2015 | 5 | vaginal dryness, atrophy, cystitis | Slight discharge | I feel so much better after using Estring. Definitely helped all of my symptoms. I feel back to normal. I take it out during sex and have no difficulty with insertion and removal and do not feel it while it is in if it is positioned correctly. I know that they say the results are not systemic but both my husband and I noticed that the skin on my bottom and on my breasts are softer. I had tried everything to keep my areola's from drying out in the winter but nothing seemed to work in the past. I may have gained a pound or two but I also have not been working out as much as usual due to my busy life. love this product! | F | 49 | 2 months 1X day | 11/10/2015 | 5 | Vaginal atrophy, dryness | None. I didn't expect any as this is a local, not systemic medication. | Definitely has decreased my vaginal dryness. | F | 57 | 1 years | 11/11/2015 | 5 | Vaginal Atrophy | None | Better than using the topical pill (Vagifem) or Premarin cream. I used to forget to insert the pill or cream. Therefore, I was not getting the full benefits of applying a topical estrogen. Estring has appeared to restore my vaginal moisture. No more dryness during intimacy. | F | 52 | 1X day | 2/2/2016 | 5 | vaginal dryness | none | Have been using for over a year now and it works great! Does not move when exercising (and I am a high-intensity exerciser), urinating, bowel movements, sex, anything. I cannot (nor can husband) feel it when we're having intercourse. No weight gain/loss. No pain. | F | 2 1X day | 3/31/2016 | 5 | Burning, soreness (vaginal atrophy) | Before using Estring I had all perimenopause effects of weight gain, tiredness, nausea, night sweats PLUS burning grumpy vagina, what seemed like bladder infections but all due to lack of estrogen in the vagina, painful intercourse. Now sex is fine and everything properly perky. No burning/bladder infections. At first the night sweats stopped, then came back as the Estring wore off. Still stuck with the weight problem BUT I gained that before I tried the estragen. Vagina not grumpy so I am less irritable! | I love using it- the cream was too messy. Yes it is tricky to put in (cover in coconut oil and get your partner to do it- frankly they probably know their way around a bit better than most!). yes it can feel like either like you need to poo, or that it is stopping you pooing, but its not.Try repositioning. I thnk the extra hormones have a binding effect - they always did just before my period.. Eat more fruit and veg - its good for your skin! After 18 months and 6 rings it might be wearing off, so I am going to see if there is one with a higher dose than 2mg | F | 53 | 365 days 2mg 1X O | 11/24/2016 | 5 | Atrophy, painful sex, bleeding rash | First week especially first night was awful with burning pain, uncomfortable to sit, felt like I needed to have bowel movement. Slight discharge but less than what was my norm | Works GREAT! Do NOT give up if uncomfortable at first. Peri menopause Symptoms are now gone. Sex good again. I had to take it out first night because of discomfort probably from dryness/atrophy. Wish I had known to use coconut oil. Left it out a day, rinsed in cool water and reinserted. Much better. All discomfort gone in few days. Can't feel it now and I can't even tolerate tampons. If you can feel it, try repositioning. Find it actually enhances sex for me and hubby. Hubby says he can't taste anything different. Did not help with loss of libido but taking DHEA has helped this. Hubby happy to help insert and remove. It can be tricky to do yourself but I have done it. The company needs to provide a safe tool. Crochet hook sounds dangerous even if does work. I did have hair loss and weight gain before and after starting Estring. Doctor adjusted my thyroid med and both stabilized. It may not be right for everyone but it really works for me. | F | 51 | 1 years 2 mg 1X O | 2/10/2017 | 5 | Vaginal Atrophy | Slight discharge at beginning of use, but that disappeared. Hot flashes increased slightly | Best therapy available today. Don't even know it's in there but certainly know it's working, | F | 67 | 12 months 2 mg 1X day | 3/19/2017 |
ESTRING (ESTRADIOL): This medication is a female hormone (estrogen). It is used by women to help reduce vaginal and urinary symptoms of menopause (such as vaginal dryness/burning/itching, painful urination, frequent urges to urinate). These symptoms are caused by the body making less estrogen. When treating only vaginal symptoms of menopause, products applied directly inside the vagina (such as this medication) should be used first. Estrogens that are taken by mouth, absorbed through the skin, or injected may have greater risks of side effects due to more estrogen being absorbed. FDA Approval Date: 1996-04-26 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)