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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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Menopause and You

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).

Below is a brief overview of menopause.

About menopause

Estrogen is a female hormone. As you get older, you go through menopause. As a result, your body does not make as much estrogen. Lower levels of estrogen can cause changes in your body, such as atrophy (a-truh-fee) of the vagina and lower urinary tract. Atrophy is the thinning of these tissues. These changes typically start during and may continue after menopause.

Postmenopause—life after menopause.

Postmenopause is the time in a woman’s life when her menstrual cycle ends. It begins when it has been one year after her last period. Many women will be around 51 when this happens.

Some postmenopausal signs and symptoms:

If you feel that you have any of these signs and/or symptoms that are moderate to severe, ESTRING may be able to help:

  • Vaginal discomfort (dryness, burning, or itching)
  • Painful sexual intercourse
  • Sudden or more frequent urges to urinate
  • Painful or difficult urination

Only your healthcare provider can tell you if ESTRING may help provide relief for your vaginal discomfort and lower urinary tract symptoms after menopause. So be sure to talk to your healthcare provider about what you are feeling.



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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.