Estring and Bloating: What Users Say

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 17, 2018

For Atrophic Vaginitis "I have dryness and painful sex. I was so excited to try this, but after three days I had to take it out. It was not uncomfortable, in fact, I couldn’t feel it, but the abdominal cramping was unbearable, and then the back pain, and now on the third day of it out, I have terrible bloating. It is not worth it, and frankly, the pain kept me up at night. I didn’t know it was related to the ring until I took it out."

• Ano...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 8, 2019

For Atrophic Vaginitis "I have been using Estring for about 4 years. It is very effective at reducing my vaginal dryness during sex. My only complaint is the difficulty with removing it. Even my husband has had a hard time reaching it. It is worth that irritation, though. The only time I noticed an odor was when I left it in longer than 90 days. My fault. I have gained a few pounds in the last two years and had problems with bloating. It never occurred to me it could be caused by the Estring. I will try taking a break and see if there is any change. I am quite petite, so a few pounds is a big deal for me. Also, I have used the coupon each year and pay $15 per dose through CVS. I have never been told there is a limit. I simply download a new annual coupon to show my pharmacist, and they are good with the pricing."

• Pri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 17, 2018

For Atrophic Vaginitis "Started two weeks ago for leak control. Have been on Vivelle dot for 10 years, no weight gain. On Estring, plus patch and gained 5 pounds. Went off patch one week ago... still very bloated... but hot flashes. Back on smaller doses patch with Estring but now went off after two weeks due to weight gain. Note: My weight has always been perfect, I was always quite slender, so a 5-pound fluctuation is significant in my case. No change to diet or exercise. I will report again in two weeks of being off Estring."

• Ele...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 23, 2018

For Atrophic Vaginitis "The first time I used it, within days the vaginal dryness was gone. But I gained 6 lbs, got belly bloat, and developed an odor. It was extremely difficult to remove! The second time using it, I had some pressure and odor (no infection), and then after a total of 6 months, I finally realized that my hot flashes came back due to the ring. I had them ever since I began using this... I am done! Coconut oil for me!"

• Dda...
• March 18, 2019

For Atrophic Vaginitis "I have had side effects of cramping, lower abdominal tenderness, and bloating. Some dryness relief but not all. Slight headache. Not the best after 3rd week, I will give it at least 6 weeks, then I'm done. A little disappointed since I've tried everything and can't afford laser treatment."

• ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 10, 2015

For Atrophic Vaginitis "I just removed the ring after 3 weeks because after two weeks I started having hot flashes, low back pain, and vaginal discharge. It has been 3 days now, and the symptoms are abating. I did not like the bloat I was feeling and will go back to the Estrace cream, which is not as convenient but with which I did not have side effects."