ESTRING Reviews (ESTRADIOL)Average Rating: 3.4 (211 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare ESTRING with similar:
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| 3 | vaginal dryness | Leg pains | I used this for 4 years. Had trouble at first removing it. I was complaining to my doctor about aches in my legs waking me at night. He had an xray taken--nothing there, nothing else was done. I took Ibupropen regularly! This went on for almost 2 years. I reread the patient info folder and saw that leg pains could be a warning sign. I called my doctor and he said "well see what happens if you remove it"---very scientific, huh? Well I did, and one month later I have no leg pains. Now I want to know what these pains were indicating in terms of serious side effects...and I'm looking for a doctor! | F | 58 | 4 years | 7/31/2009 | 5 | vaginal dryness | Some mild leg cramping, occasional bloating but not certain caused by estring. | The ring definitely improved the lining of my vagina, which was thin and dry and which hurt during sex. Now there's no pain during sex. I don't feel ring in place, either. But I still alternate the ring with a menostar patch just for variety. Now all I need is a libido enhancer! | F | 55 | 2 years | 7/26/2009 | 1 | vaginal atrophy | Could not get it OUT. Hated the way it felt, didn't like idea of constant hormone right against the cervix. Couldn't get it to fit right. | If you are having problem with estring - please, please get to a doctor who will prescribe ESTRIOL vaginal cream (not estradiol, not estrace) Estriol is compounded. It saved my life! Went from severe atrophy to a normal vagina. NO side effects. Estriol is used in Europe, here you need a compounding pharmacy to make it up. It is a weaker, safer estrogen that is very good for the vagina and urethra. My GYN says it was like I was 16 down there again. No more itching, burning or dryness. Sex is wonderful. If your gyn won't prescribe it find a doc who will use natural hormones. It is worth it. | F | 70 | 2 days | 7/20/2009 | 4 | vaginal dryness, pain and bleeding | I had leg cramps three days in a row, but went away | Sex is much better now | F | 52 | 2 months | 7/14/2009 | 5 | vaginal dryness and atrophy | some weight gain, but exercise can address this,when off it for a time and restart sometimes feel emotions up and down for a few days, | Gave me back my nice natural discharge, lovely improvement in vagina, great for sex, feel more like me, i.e happy For me, so easy to insert. I gently place it just inside and it slides in place beautifully. I have great difficulty in getting it out, so may try the other person's suggestion re the crochet hook. It is a wonderful product. I am so happy to use it. | F | 48 | 5 years | 7/2/2009 | 4 | None | I consulted the gynecologist since I lost sensitivity in my clitoris, had some dryness in the vagina and could no longer climax. She prescribed estring and said it would take at least 3 months to kick in. It helped but not enough, so she prescribed a hormone patch. Months later, the two combined helped me to achieve orgasm again. I'm surprised there are so many complaints of side effects. I am not aware of any. | F | 62 | 1 years | 6/23/2009 | 1 | vaginal dryness /bladder infections | Felt like wearing a baseball - caused cramping, lower back pain, ache down my legs. Had to take it out after twelve hours. I felt like I had to walk with my legs apart. A bit like pre-labour pains and the sense of fullness before a baby's head descends. | Once I read the other comments, especially about weight gain and depression I couldn't believe it was actually on the market without some fine tuning. Guys sure wouldn't put up with this. | F | 52 | 1 days | 6/16/2009 | 3 | vaginal dryness | After two weeks on it I began to have EXTREMELY intense depressive thoughts - crying jags (and I rarely cry), very sad about my life, felt everything very intensely, hyper-sensitive, like the worst PMS I ever had times ten. Finally remembered I had that estring in and saw online that some people experienced depression, so I took it out about 24 hours ago. Seriously, starting to feel much better tonight. We'll see how the next few days go, but I think that was it! Also I've noticed a ton more hair on the floor after blow drying in the last week. Again, might be the estrogen. | I was sorry about the depression because this product really does what it says it will. Sex was like ten years ago, pre-menopausal (I am three years post-menopausal). So back to the drawing board I guess. | F | 49 | 3 weeks | 6/7/2009 | 3 | uncomfortable during intercourse | Not really any side effects that I was aware of. | My problem was not in using the estring, but after removing it. I used the estring for about 2 years without any known side effects. Then I started to deal with some pretty deep depression. Because I had not experienced depression before and could find no reason for it, I began to wonder if it was being caused from side effects of the estring. I removed the estring and within a short time I was experiencing a very dark vaginal discharge. My gynecologist thinks it's from discontinuing the estring. 3 months later I am still not using the estring and still have a dark heavy discharge. | F | 62 | 2 years | 6/4/2009 | 2 | Vaginal dryness | It worked really well in the beginning. A month later I blew up like a balloon gaining weight faster then I ever have, had splitting headaches and dizziness. I felt really really bad and I removed it myself. It took me two weeks to feel better. I would never use this again. | I think it has way to many side affects I never knew about until I researched it. I think it's scary really and you need to put good thought into using it! | F | 53 | 35 days | 6/2/2009 | 4 | Vaginal dryness/atrophy/itching | The only problem that I have been having is the awful discharge. I have been wearing pads for a long time and they were usually pretty clean. I now have to change pads much more often because of the discharge. | I had my physician's nurse insert the ring the very first time. It was an extremely painful experience also had some bleeding with the insertion. The next time I removed the ring and inserted a new one myself. Again some bleeding with the insertion. I have just inserted my third ring and this time there was quite a bit of bleeding. When I stood up, I just dripped blood. | F | 78 | 180 days | 5/30/2009 | 3 | Vaginal atrophy | Depression including suicidal thoughts (I've experience depression before but not like this); weight gain (minor so far); some discomfort with the ring in (as though it shifts around). | Definitely has helped with the vaginal atrophy but I think the side effects outweigh the benefits. | F | 54 | 7 weeks | 3/18/2009 | 4 | vaginal dryness | I'm on my 3rd ring. It has greatly improved the dryness so sex is no longer painful. I do occasionally have a smelly discharge for a few days but then it stops. | For easy removal I bought a plastic crochet hook which works great! | F | 56 | 6 months | 1/28/2009 | 4 | decreased sex desire | Leg cramping especially after a new ring was inserted. The leg cramping disipates as the ring is in for a month. Sometimes it feels uncomfortable and I have to remove it for a night and then it seems better the next day. My partner can also feel it when he enters me from behind. Does not feel it when he is on top. He said it hurts.I also experience hot flashes when I put a new one in. The first two weeks of a fresh ring seems to be the most annoying symptomatically, then things improve and the side effects go away. | I think the advantages outweigh the adverse symptoms. | F | 55 | 90 days | 12/28/2008 | 5 | burning during sex | none | easy to put in, no discharge yet. One week in and burning is almost gone. | F | 50 | 1 weeks | 12/6/2008 | 5 | vaginal atrophy | Only had it in for two weeks, so far no negative side effects, lubrication already better and sex not so painful, almost enjoyable! I didn't find it difficult to insert at all, but have only done it once. My partner can feel it so I'll be removing it before sex. Right now a little discharge, hope it doesn't get worse. Overall very happy. | F | 52 | 2 weeks | 11/17/2008 | 3 | vaginal dryness | I have had it in for 2 weeks and the yellow vaginal discharge is very annoying- I have to wear a pad all the time- The doctor said it was due to the estrogen and I would get a discharge like my premenopause days- Inever had this kind before- It has been 4 years since I went thru menopause- It has helped the atrophy a lot according to my husband but no one seems to discuss this discharge. | F | 58 | 15 days | 10/15/2008 | 3 | vaginal atrophy | Cramps in my lower legs/feet at night. Change in vision. | I have always been sensitive to estrogen, but was hoping that a "topical" version would be tolerated. My doctors were very puzzled by my side effects. Did not suspect Estring. I removed the ring yesterday, had my first night without cramps in several months last night. | F | 66 | 11 months | 9/18/2008 | 4 | vaginal atrophy | Have side effects the first week I put in a new ring: cramps, urinary urgency, general irritation. Weight gain has been miner but can't lose the weight without serious dieting. Get occasional hot flashes. Lubrication has improved a lot. Getting the ring out is a real problem. My gyn has to take it out. | I've been using it for 4 months. My doctor proscribed it for 12 to deal with a serious case of vaginal atrophy. Take 2 mg. | F | 65 | 4 months | 7/26/2008 | 3 | vaginal dryness | Slight burning, redness around opening of vagina. I will wait to see if this resolves. | Definitely have noticed an increase in lubrication. | F | 52 | 30 days | 6/9/2008 |