Estring and Cramps: 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."

• Sba...
• July 8, 2018

For Atrophic Vaginitis "I was on this for vaginal dryness and painful intercourse. I inserted it on Wednesday but had to remove it by Sunday because it was causing back pain and cramping. I also had a “full” feeling in my vagina, and I could feel the ring in there. I was hopeful for this, and I like the convenience. But it’s too rigid, hard, and uncomfortable. I’ve tried the vag creams, and they are so messy. So not sure what to do now. The side effects are just not worth it."

• MsJ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 13, 2019

For Atrophic Vaginitis "This product might work for some, but I found it so uncomfortable I removed it in a few days. I did get cramps and a headache too, but the discomfort was the reason I took it out. Also, the $90 for 3 months with insurance was too much. ($500 without insurance!) I will try something else."

• 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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 3, 2016

For Atrophic Vaginitis "Horrible. I would not recommend this to my enemy. I went through menopause 7 years before using this and all the while I stayed at a steady weight, no problems with weight gain. I used Estring for 3 months and gained 10 pounds. I think it did something to my hormones. Gaining weight wasn't the reason I stopped using it. I could not bear the extreme breast pain and persistent abdominal cramps. I will never use anything like this again."