Estring Vaginal Ring prescribed for?
Estring is a vaginal ring that helps reduce the symptoms of menopause. postmenopausal women can experience vaginal dryness, irritation, and pain during sex. Menopause is a natural part of ageing that marks the end of a woman's reproductive years. The estring is inserted into the vagina and stays there for 90 days before needing to be replaced.
Estring Vaginal Ring (estradiol) Information
How to use an Estring Vaginal Ring?
Before you start using this medication, read the Patient Information Leaflet from your pharmacist. Learn how to use it properly. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Wash and dry your hands before handling the ring. Put the ring into your vagina as directed. It should stay there for 90 days.
Remove it and replace it with a new ring after 90 days. Do not leave the ring in for longer than 90 days.
Here are some additional things to keep in mind:
- If the ring is in the right place, you should not be able to feel it. If you can feel it, gently push it higher with your finger. If it feels uncomfortable, it's likely not in all the way
- If the ring falls out, rinse it with lukewarm water and put it back in. If it falls out often, talk to your doctor.
- To remove the ring, hook your finger through it and gently pull it out. Discard the used ring in the trash. Do not flush it down the toilet.
- It may take 2 to 3 weeks for this medication to work fully. Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens.
- follow your doctors when examining your breast and check them as frequently as recommended
- store at room temperature away for animals when not in use.
Estring Vaginal Ring drug interactions?
The list below shows some drug interactions. However, this is not a complete list.
- Aspirin Low Strength (Aspirin)
- Singulair (Montelukast)
- Gabapentin
- Lisinopril
- Zyrtec (Cetirizine)
- Trazodone
- Lorazepam
- Synthroid (Levothyroxine)
- Biotin
- Pantoprazole
- Fluticasone Nasal
- Prednisone
- Atorvastatin
- Cyclobenzaprine
- Omeprazole
- Metformin
- Furosemide
- Loratadine
To be safe, tell your doctor about all the medications you are taking, including prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Your doctor can check for potential interactions and make sure it is safe for you to take Estring. It is important to follow your doctor's instructions carefully.
Side effects of Estring Vaginal Ring?
Estring Vaginal Ring has known side effects. This is not a complete list and includes frequently reported adverse events.
- vaginal discomfort or pain
- upper respiratory tract infection
- mental/mood changes (such as depression, memory loss)
- urinary tract infection
- back pain
- insomnia
- headache
- hot flashes
- breast tenderness
- bloating
- vomiting
- nausea
- increased vaginal discharge
- weight changes
- abdominal pain
- unusual vaginal bleeding
If you experience any of these side effects, it is important to talk to your doctor. They may be able to adjust your dose or recommend a different medication.
It is also important to talk to your doctor if you have any other health conditions. Estring Vaginal Ring can interact with some conditions and may cause serious side effects.
Taking estrogen products can increase your risk of developing endometrial cancer (uterine cancer). As such, prescribing estring to prevent heart disease, heart attacks, or blood clots is not recommended.
Seek immediate medical treatment if you experience shortness of breath or chest pain. You should be aware of the signs and symptoms toxic shock syndrome (TSS) including nausea/vomiting.
Estring Vaginal Ring (estradiol) FAQs
How much does an Estring Vaginal Ring Cost in Canada?
Estring Vaginal Ring 2mg Insert (Product of Canada)
- 1 ring - $151.70 USD ($151.70 per ring)
How to insert an Estring Vaginal Ring?
Your healthcare professional can insert and remove the ring. When inserting the ring yourself choose the position that is most comfortable for you. Whether it is standing with one leg up, squatting, or lying down.
- After washing and drying your hands, remove ESTRING from its pouch using the tear-off notch on the side. (Since the ring becomes slippery when wet, be sure your hands are dry before handling it.)
- Hold ESTRING between your thumb and index finger and press the opposite sides of the ring together
- Gently push the compressed ring into your vagina as far as you can.
- Once inserted, ESTRING should remain in place in the vagina for 90 days.
How to remove Estring Ring?
- Wash and dry your hands thoroughly.
- Assume a comfortable position, either standing with one leg up, squatting, or lying down.
- Loop your finger through the ring and gently pull it out.
- Discard the used ring in a waste receptacle. (Do not flush ESTRING.)
If you have any additional questions about removing ESTRING, contact your doctor or healthcare provider.