What is Estrace cream used to treat?

This medication is a female hormone. It is used by women to help reduce vaginal symptoms of menopause (such as vaginal dryness/burning/itching).

Is Estrace cream hormone replacement therapy?

Estrace is a hormone replacement medication that contains estradiol. It is used for a variety of indications, most often for symptoms of menopause. Estrace is available as an intravaginal cream as well as an oral tablet.

What is the difference between estradiol cream and Estrace cream?

Estrace (Estradiol) treats symptoms of menopause, but causes more of side effects than other medicines like it. Relieves vaginal dryness due to menopause. Estrace (Estradiol) comes as a pill and is much easier to use compared to the cream form. Available as a cheaper, generic version.

What are the side effects of using Estrace cream?

Common side effects of Estrace Vaginal Cream include nausea, vomiting, bloating, stomach pain, breast tenderness, headache, weight changes vaginal itching or discharge, mood changes, breast lumps, spotting or breakthrough bleeding, dark areas of the skin on the face (melasma), or problems wearing contact lenses.

Where do you apply Estrace cream?

The applicator is used to insert the cream into your vagina. Your doctor will tell you how often to use the cream. Generally you will use the cream daily for several weeks and then decrease use to 3 times a week. It is best to use at bedtime so that there is less leakage of the cream.

How does Estrace make you feel?

Stomach upset, nausea/vomiting, bloating, breast tenderness, headache, or weight changes may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Tell your doctor promptly if you see the tablet in your stool.

Where do you rub estrogen cream?

If you are using estradiol gel, you should apply it in a thin layer to one arm, from the wrist to the shoulder. If you are using estradiol emulsion, you should apply it to both thighs and calves (lower legs). Do not apply estradiol gel or emulsion to your breasts.

Why is Estrace cream so expensive?

So what is the reason that the pharmaceutical industry puts such high prices on vaginal estradiol? It’s because they can. Even women who might have a drug plan with their insurance might have to pay a lot for these drugs, much more than they would for oral contraceptives or birth control pills or oral estrogen.

How long should you use Estrace cream?

The cream is inserted in the vagina daily initially for 1 to 2 weeks then once symptoms have improved reduced to 1 to 3 times a week .

Can I use Estrace cream every day?

Estrogen cream comes in a tube with an applicator. The applicator is used to insert the cream into your vagina. Your doctor will tell you how often to use the cream. Generally you will use the cream daily for several weeks and then decrease use to 3 times a week.

How long does it take Estrace to start working?

Vaginal atrophy can be treated with topical estrogen including Estrace Vaginal Cream and it can take 3 to 4 weeks to reach its maximum effect.

What kind of cream is Estrace vaginal cream?

Estrace Vaginal Cream (estradiol topical) is a member of the estrogens drug class and is commonly used for Atrophic Urethritis and Atrophic Vaginitis. This Estrace Vaginal Cream price guide is based on using the Drugs.com discount card which is accepted at most U.S. pharmacies.

How is this medicine ( Estrace ) best taken?

How is this medicine (Estrace) best taken? 1 Wash your hands before use. 2 Put into your vagina using the applicator that came with Estrace (estradiol vaginal cream). Wash the applicator after use. 3 Use Estrace (estradiol vaginal cream) at the same time of day. 4 There may be days when you will not take Estrace (estradiol vaginal cream).

How often should I take Estrace cream maintenance?

A maintenance dosage of 1 g, one to three times a week, may be used after restoration of the vaginal mucosa has been achieved. NOTE: The number of doses per tube will vary with dosage requirements and patient handling.

When to discontinue or taper Estrace vaginal cream?

Attempts to discontinue or taper medication should be made at 3-month to 6-month intervals. The usual dosage range is 2 to 4 g (marked on the applicator) daily for one or two weeks, then gradually reduced to one half initial dosage for a similar period.