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Estrace Vaginal Cream - How long before improvement in atrophic vaginitis ?

Estrace Vaginal Cream - Why does tube of medicine run out before the end of 3 months?

I use 1 gram of Estrace Cream three days a week. I receive a 42.5 g tube every three months. While the math is right, one tube seems to last only slightly more that 2 months. I use the applicator that comes with it, filling only to the 1 gram mark each time. Insurance does not allow me to reorder... read more

Estrace Vaginal Cream - I'm confused. can you have intercourse while using estrogen cream?

Said men could absorb via the penis. If yes how soon is it ok? If I'm taking for the first time every night for two weeks Is it ok to apply the night before having sex then apply after?

Estrace/ Provera - when is the best time to take these?

I have recently started taking Estrace & Provera. Should they be taken in the morning or evening? Does it matter?

Can I use boric acid suppositories while using Estrace vaginal cream?

My doctor prescribed Estrace vaginal cream due to burning and itching NOT due to yeast infection or any other infection. I have been using boric acid suppositories almost every day to prevent yeast infections (since I used to get them a lot). Should I continue using boric acid supp. while using... read more

Estrace Vaginal Cream - How long after application is the cream going to transfer estrogen? So if I?

... applied it last night, can I have sex tonight and not transfer estrogen to my husband?

Estrace Vaginal Cream - Estrace cream doesn't alway absorb... sometimes comes out in lumps. Is this?

... normal? Sometimes it seems if the tube is 2-3 weeks old, it doesn't absorb as well. Any thoughts?

Estrace Vaginal Cream - How long does it take for Estrace to fully build the vaginal wall?

I use estrace 1 Gm twice weekly. I have a second degree rectocele and want to know how long does it take to rebuild the vaginal wall.

What is the difference between Estrace and bioidentical estradiol?

Estrace is made by a pharmaceutical company who claims that is the same 17 beta estradiol that compounding pharmacies make, called estradiol valerate, and is considered bioidentical. What is the difference between these two forms of estradiol?

Estrace Vaginal Cream - How often do you use the compounded formula for estrace?

I too was on estrace but after 6 weeks or so was having anxiety and feeling teary and depressed. I asked to switch to the compounded formula and thought I could use it twice per week as I did estrace but not enough, the frequency of urination came back and now the doctor wants me to use it every... read more

Estrace Vaginal Cream - Measring device question?

My prescription says to use 0.5 (1/2) gram twice per week. The measuring device does not have 1/2 gram on it. Do I just guess at the amount in the applicator? The applicator just has 1,2,3,4 gram markings.

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