Estrace Vaginal Cream and Bleeding: What Users Say

• Sha...
• December 20, 2015

For Atrophic Vaginitis "Used as directed and not sure it did much, truthfully. I have been having bioidentical estrogen and testosterone implants, and that does seem to be very effective. Also, an OTC product called Luvena (Restorative Vaginal Moisturizer, pH balanced) is super effective and doesn't cause the stinging and breakthrough bleeding of Estrace. Luvena is significantly cheaper than the insanely overpriced Estrace ($300 or a $72 co-pay). Really, Estrace should cost about $15 and not the criminally high price it is. Bottom line: Not a fan of Estrace and certainly not worth the $72 co-pay for stinging and bleeding for me at ten years post-menopause."

• Sha...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 23, 2015

For Atrophic Vaginitis "Side effects of breakthrough bleeding and little relief from thin tissue do not warrant the cost. If over $300 with a co-pay of $75. This is price gouging for a cream that should cost no more than $20 at the very most -- and I'm being generous. Overpriced meds are out of control. I won't bother using Estrace anymore."

• She...
• August 9, 2015

For Atrophic Vaginitis "I have been using Estrace vaginal cream for 8 weeks now, about 2x a week, and it has helped my vaginal dryness and prolapse, but I am experiencing side effects: anxiety, bleeding gums, joint and muscle pain, problems with sleep. I don't like this. I am going to look for a more natural estrogen."

• Che...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 16, 2016

For Atrophic Urethritis "I started using Estrace because of frequent urination with burning and dryness. I started menopause 4 yrs ago. When I use Estrace after 2 days, I have to stop due to bleeding and cramping that lasts for a week. I'm not a fan!"