Generic name: estradiol vaginal (systemic) [ ES-tra-DYE-ole-VA-jin-ul ]
Brand name: Femring
Dosage form: vaginal ring (0.05 mg/24 hr; 0.1 mg/24 hr)
Drug class:Estrogens
What is estradiol vaginal (systemic)?
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 estradiol vaginal for systemic treatment of certain symptoms of menopause, including hot flashes and vaginal dryness, burning, or irritation.
Estradiol vaginal (systemic) may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use estradiol vaginal 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 uterine cancer. Report any unusual vaginal bleeding ...
