Estring and Hot Flashes: What Users Say

• 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."

• Anonymous
• August 2, 2009

For Atrophic Vaginitis "I didn't realize how much this was a great product until I stopped using it. The only reason I stopped it is because it is no longer covered by my insurance. I didn't want something that was traditional HRT. I just wanted something for atrophy, my doctor suggested Estring. Wonderfully, Estring helped me with my hot flashes, insomnia, irritability, emotional roller coaster, and atrophy. I just wish it didn't cost so much."

• 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!"

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 31, 2020

For Atrophic Vaginitis "Just took it out due to odd back pain. Noticed when I first put it in, it brought back the hot flashes, and then when it wore off after 3 months, the hot flashes showed back up with the declining estrogen levels. Some weight gain. Cost is absurd. With a coupon, it was over $400. I don’t even want to think about a cost per use as in how many more times did I have sex with my husband while it was in. Didn’t help at all with my sex drive. Removing it took multiple attempts. Going to take a break from it now. Didn’t notice a big difference. Still needed artificial lubrication with sex."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 6, 2015

For Atrophic Vaginitis "I stopped using Estring after the first 3-month ring. I gained 10 lbs during those 3 months. My hot flashes returned, and I still had pain during intercourse. I regret ever trying it. I wish I had my $150.00 back!"

• KBA...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 24, 2021

For Atrophic Vaginitis "So far, so good! I'm 63 and started using Estring as an alternative to either the dryness and severe vaginal irritation, or the headaches and hot flashes I was getting from using Estrace vaginal cream. I felt that the cream always was either overdoing it or underdoing it. With Estring, so far, I feel fantastic! No problem inserting, and I do not feel it. No headache for me, plenty of lubrication, and feeling good!"

• 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."

• non...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 19, 2023

For Atrophic Urethritis "I gave up on Estring after 90 days. It didn't help with urethra pain, hot flashes returned while using it, and now I am afraid I won't be able to remove it. The cheerful instructional video on how to remove it by Pfizer is not reassuring. I also had to add a Dotti patch in addition to the Estring to combat hot flashes. It was an expensive and unpleasant trial for me."