Generic name:estradiol vaginal (local) [ ES-tra-DYE-ole-VA-jin-ul ]
Brand names: Estrace Vaginal, Estring, Vagifem, Yuvafem
Drug classes:Estrogens, Miscellaneous vaginal agents
What is Yuvafem (local)?
Estradiol is a form of estrogen, a female sex hormone that regulates many processes in the body.
Some estradiol products placed directly into the vagina are used for "local" treatment of vaginal menopause symptoms (such as dryness, burning, and irritation). Other vaginal estradiol products are used for treating vaginal menopause symptoms and symptoms that affect other parts of the body (such as hot flashes). This type of vaginal estradiol has "systemic" effects, meaning that it can affect parts of the body other than where the medicine is directly applied.
This medication guide provides information about Yuvafem for local treatment of vaginal symptoms of menopause (such as dryness, itching, irritation, and pain during sexual intercourse).
Yuvafem (local) may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use estradiol if you have: undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, liver disease, a bleeding disorder, if you will have major surgery, or if you have ever had a heart attack, a stroke, a blood clot, or cancer of the breast, uterus/cervix, or vagina.
Do not use if you are pregnant.
Estradiol may increase your risk of developing a condition that may lead to
