inserted estrogen- questions

[Anonymous]

I’m post menopausal and have developed severe vaginal dryness and atrophy. I can’t go on HRT. My gyn has prescribed 1mg of inserted estrogen cream 3x/week, and a topical estrogen/progesterone cream for exterior daily application.

I’ve been using the creams for about a month and haven’t noticed a big difference. If you use these, how long does it take to feel optimal effects?

Also, I use these creams before bed, and have noticed that the inserted estrogen cream basically comes back out in the morning (it feels like a large amount comes out, I need to wear a pantyliner). Is there a chance my body isn’t absorbing the cream properly?

Thanks for any advice.

[Anonymous]

Are you using the capsule inserts or the manual application? I’d switch from manual if you can.

You should see a difference by now.

[Anonymous]

I use that for the same reasons as OP.
I noticed a difference in a couple of weeks.
I notice white lumps in the toilet from time to time.
I asked gyn about time to absorb because for a while I was using vag weights that came out covered with cream and I was worried it was not going to work.
She said absorption time was a few hours.
I put it in at bedtime too. I don't need a liner.
OP are you inserting the applicator like a tampon before pushing the plunger?

[Anonymous]

I think for me it took like 4 to 6 weeks to really notice some difference, but it also made me break out. Crazy. So, I stopped. LOL I don't want to be a 56 yr old woman with zits all over my face.

[Anonymous]

Vaginal estrogen is topical. It should not be systemically active.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I use that for the same reasons as OP.
I noticed a difference in a couple of weeks.
I notice white lumps in the toilet from time to time.
I asked gyn about time to absorb because for a while I was using vag weights that came out covered with cream and I was worried it was not going to work.
She said absorption time was a few hours.
I put it in at bedtime too. I don't need a liner.
OP are you inserting the applicator like a tampon before pushing the plunger?

OP her. Thanks for this info. Yes I am inserting the applicator like a tampon and am pushing it basically all the way inside before pushing the plunger. I’ll have to ask my gyn why I am discharging so much 12 hours after insertion.

[Anonymous]

12 hours after doesn't matter, OP. The estrogen will have been absorbed already. That's what my gyn said. She said a couple-few hours max.
I felt better in a couple of weeks because the gunk coming out lubricated my parched labia. Cream. The estrogen effect might take longer.

[Anonymous]

USE THE TABLETS

[Anonymous]

You need to ask for Yuvafem/Vagifem. These are the tablets. They aren't messy, they don't come out, they are effective.

[Anonymous]

Switch to e-string, a vaginal ring

[Anonymous]

Switch to e-string

[Anonymous]

I’m using imvexxy instead- also a prescription- the estrogen cream was really irritating to me.

[Anonymous]

This between estrogen days also helps


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[Anonymous]

Do these products help with dryness? Or your sex drive? My libido is so low these days it’s a bummer.

[Anonymous]

Both imvexxy and via help significantly with dryness. For libido, I use a small amount of testosterone cream. Had almost no testosterone when bloodwork was done. Hope this helps.