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Ingredients in ESTRING

ESTRING® (estradiol vaginal ring) is a slightly opaque ring with a whitish core containing a drug reservoir of 2 mg estradiol (an estrogen hormone). Estradiol, silicone polymers and barium sulfate are combined to form the ring.

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The more information you have, the better. Here are a few things you may find helpful to know about ESTRING® (estradiol vaginal ring).

Give ESTRING time to work

Only a healthcare provider can tell you if ESTRING is right for you. If you start using ESTRING, be patient. It’s important that you give it at least 2 to 3 weeks to work. Each ESTRING ring is used for 90 days. After 90 days, ESTRING should be taken out. Your healthcare provider will tell you if it is okay to stay with treatment. If so, another ESTRING ring may be used.

What else should I know about ESTRING?

ESTRING is generally well tolerated. However, ESTRING may cause some side effects.

Once ESTRING is inserted, there may be an increase of secretion in the vagina. The secretion should feel like what you felt prior to menopause. This is a sign that ESTRING is working. The discharge should not have a bad smell. If it smells bad and you have vaginal itching or discomfort, you should tell your healthcare provider immediately.

Side effects reported by 3% or more of patients receiving ESTRING:

  • Headache
  • White discharge from the vagina (Leukorrhea)
  • Genital itching or burning
  • Back pain
  • Vaginal discomfort/pain
  • Yeast infection (Vaginitis)
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Abdominal pain
  • Insomnia
  • Sinusitis
  • Arthritis
  • Nausea
  • Flu-like symptoms

You can find more information about side effects in the Important Safety Information.


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Indication

ESTRING® (estradiol vaginal ring) is an estrogen indicated for treatment of moderate to severe urogenital symptoms due to postmenopausal atrophy of the vagina (such as dryness, burning, pruritus, and dysparuenia) and/or the lower urinary tract (urinary urgency and dysuria).

Important Safety Information

Estrogens increase the risk of cancer of the uterus. It is important that you report any unusual vaginal bleeding to your healthcare provider right away.

Do not use estrogens with or without progestins to prevent heart disease, heart attacks, strokes, or dementia.

Using estrogens with or without progestins may increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, breast cancer, blood clots, and dementia. Using estrogens with or without progestins may increase your risk of dementia, based on a study of women age 65 years or older.

You and your healthcare provider should talk regularly about whether you still need treatment with ESTRING® (estradiol vaginal ring).

ESTRING should be removed after 90 days of continued use.

Do not use ESTRING if you think you may be pregnant. Estrogens should not be used during pregnancy. ESTRING is not a contraceptive.

Do not use ESTRING if you have unusual vaginal bleeding; currently have or have had certain cancers, including cancer of the breast or uterus; had a stroke or heart attack in the past year; currently have or have had blood clots or liver problems; or if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.

The most frequently reported side effect of ESTRING is increased vaginal secretions. Other side effects may include vaginal discomfort, abdominal pain, or genital itching.

If you have fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle pain, dizziness, faintness, or a sunburn-like rash on your face and body, remove ESTRING and contact your healthcare provider right away.

While using ESTRING, carefully follow the instructions for use and talk to your healthcare provider regularly about whether you still need to use ESTRING.

If you have vaginal bleeding or difficulty removing ESTRING, contact your healthcare provider right away.

Important Safety Information

Estrogens increase the risk of cancer of the uterus. It is important that you report any unusual vaginal bleeding to your healthcare provider right away. Do not use estrogens with or without progestins to prevent heart disease, heart attacks, strokes, or dementia. Using estrogens with or without progestins may increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, breast cancer, blood clots, and dementia. Using estrogens with or without progestins may increase your risk of dementia, based on a study of women age 65 years or older. You and your healthcare provider should talk regularly about whether you still need treatment with ESTRING® (estradiol vaginal ring).

ESTRING (estradiol vaginal ring) is an estrogen indicated for treatment of moderate to severe urogenital symptoms due to postmenopausal atrophy of the vagina (such as dryness, burning, pruritus, and dysparuenia) and/or the lower urinary tract (urinary urgency and dysuria).

ESTRING should be removed after 90 days of continued use.

Do not use ESTRING if you think you may be pregnant. Estrogens should not be used during pregnancy. ESTRING is not a contraceptive.

Do not use ESTRING if you have unusual vaginal bleeding; currently have or have had certain cancers, including cancer of the breast or uterus; had a stroke or heart attack in the past year; currently have or have had blood clots or liver problems; or if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.

The most frequently reported side effect of ESTRING is increased vaginal secretions. Other side effects may include vaginal discomfort, abdominal pain, or genital itching.

If you have fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle pain, dizziness, faintness, or a sunburn-like rash on your face and body, remove ESTRING and contact your healthcare provider right away.

While using ESTRING, carefully follow the instructions for use and talk to your healthcare provider regularly about whether you still need to use ESTRING.

If you have vaginal bleeding or difficulty removing ESTRING, contact your healthcare provider right away.