Estring

Indications: -> atrophic vaginitis Dosage: releases 7.5 ug/day of estradiol Adverse effects: -> little to no systemic effects -> no need for progestin to prevent endometrial hyperplasia Mechanism of action: -> vaginal ring that releases estradiol over 90 days

General

vaginal ring hormone replacement therapy (HRT); estrogen replacement therapy; postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy

References

Prescriber's Letter 10(5):27 2003