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

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Knowing what the terms mean will help you to better understand what you’re going through. Also, it will help you talk to your healthcare provider.

  • Perimenopause/Menopause

    The years leading up to postmenopause may begin when a woman is in her late 30s and early 40s. Some of the most common signs and symptoms are:

    • Irregular periods
    • Decreased fertility
    • Vaginal dryness
    • Hot flashes
    • Sleep disturbances
    • Mood swings
    • Increased abdominal fat
    • Thinning hair
    • Loss of breast fullness
  • Postmenopause

    After it's been 1 full year since her last period, a woman is in postmenopause. Some common signs and symptoms are:

    • Vaginal dryness, burning, and itching
    • Painful or difficult urination
    • Painful sexual intercourse
    • Sudden urges to use the bathroom to urinate
  • Estrogen

    The female sex hormone that helps a woman’s body develop and maintain the female reproductive system

  • Hormone

    A substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs

  • Estradiol

    A form of estrogen. The estradiol in ESTRING is plant-based. Some other options are animal-based or man-made

  • Dyspareunia

    Difficult or painful sexual intercourse

  • Dysuria

    Difficult or painful discharge of urine

  • Pruritus

    Localized or generalized itching due to irritation of sensory nerve endings

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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.