Re: MENOPAUSE: how long until Estring should work
From: Samir F Abdel Aziz, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:56:35 -0500 (CDT)
Message posted on Samir F Abdel Aziz, MD behalf by: Hope Waltman,
Fibroids and Women’s Health Forum Moderator
The amount of estrogen released seem to be less effective, you can take
premarin tablets instead of gel for 2-3 weeks beside the ring.
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At Mon, 9 Mar 2009, Michelle wrote:
>
>I have moderate to severe vaginal atrophy and have been prescribed
>Estring to help with itching and dryness. I inserted it three weeks ago
>with no problem but my symptoms actually seem worse right now. How long
>should I wait to see if it improves? I have read that some women
>experience an increase in symptoms when they first start treatment. This
>is driving me crazy! Also, if the Estring doesn't work, where do I go
>from there? I have already tried Premarin cream (I'm allergic to
>something in the base) and Vagifem with no improvement. I had problems
>being consistent with the dosing which is why my gyn prescribed Estring
>since it would be a more consistent dose. I'm getting very discouraged.
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