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Thanks for sharing! I also have adverse reactions to OTC creams. I get my estrogen cream from a compounding pharmacy with a different base. It works well on my arm, but unfortunately, it always causes a yeast infection when used vaginally.
I want to try Estring for atrophy. Have you heard of a way to test this for reaction before inserting? (Test on inner arm, etc?)
I did write to Pfizer, but many of their inquiries are not returned.
TIA for your thoughts!
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I use the inside the elbow test for a few days before applying a new product, but as you are aware that won't work with Estring,
The information packet inside the Estring box reads:
What are the ingredients in Estring?
Estring (estradiol vaginal system) is a slightly opaque ring with a whitish core containing a drug reservoir of 2 mg estradiol (an estrogen hormone). Estradiol, silicone polymers barium sulfate and silicone fluid (as dispersing agent) are combined to form the ring.
1 vaginal system ring of 2 mg estradiol delivers 7.5 mcg of estradiol per day for 90 days.
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Seeing Estring is a vaginal ring that is inserted, not sure how you would be able to test for reaction prior to use.
You might want to check out this discussion about Estring. It is discussing use of Estring instead of estrogen creams due to reactions.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/estring-vaginal-ring-to-provide-estrogen-replacement-therapy/