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Looking for tips to stop estradiol cream
I am 72, had a total hysterectomy over 20 years ago. Took Premarin for (about) 8 years to get me through menopause. A few years ago I was diagnosed with vaginal atrophy, dryness, burning, itching, pain. Was prescribed Estradiol vaginal cream, using 1 gm 3x weekly with success. I've tried to taper off (worried about the estrogen) but the symptoms return. I haven't had a gyn exam for a few years either. I know I'm way overdue but my husband has cancer and it's taken up most of my spare time. Has anyone else been able to successfully stop the cream without rebounding?
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Why do you use a compounded version rather than using Estradiol?
I found the pump did not give me consistent amounts of estrogen. By day 13 out of a 28, cycle I was having menopausal symptoms. It was quite expensive as well. I approached a compounding pharmacy and they created a cream, which lasts for almost 2 months, and costs just a little bit more. And I have no decline in efficacy during that period.
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1 ReactionAlso, different estradiol creams have different ingredients that can cause allergic reactions or burning. A compounding pharmacist can test for a cream that may not cause you to have the burning.
What is the difference ? I have been using the pellets and estrogen cream for over a year now but know switching over to Vagifem 10 once a week . I still have burning and itching and would love to know if anyone has a cure for that ?
Thanks victoria 🇨🇦
My gyno prescribed me estradiol cream last month to use vaginally as well as a pea size amount on my face, pea size amount on neck and a pea size amount on my décolleté 3 times weekly. I think it’s supposed to help with wrinkles in those extra areas? I heard that they use this daily in France. Has anyone had success using estradiol this way?
Absolutely see a gyn……
Were you using a pellet with both estradiol and testosterone as well as progesterone and vaginal estradiol. Tha has been the "magic" for my body and psyche.
Don’t stop until you see a gyn!
victoria76- I’m in Ontario. I’m 79 and was on Vagifem for quite a while but it stopped working for my vaginal atrophy. My GYN says that the pellets probably weren’t dissolving properly so I’m now trying estradiol called Imvexxy by Knight. It’s a soft coated pellet you insert and so far so good. Apparently the estradiol cream isn’t available in Canada. Hope this helps. xo
Thanks for your help yes i was on that before the vagifem ,a pink pellet ? so i will have a better idea after i finish this proscription of Vagifem . I find all of them leave me itchy and burning but i am only on it once a week now so maybe it will help .what is vaginal atrophy ? Its the pits getting old … thanks again 🇨🇦vikki