Ovestin Cream Description

Menopause can be a time of celebration for some women, but for others it is a time for night sweats, hot flashes, and/or vaginal dryness. These are indicators that your estrogen levels are declining and you are entering that time of life when you may no longer be able to have children. To help curb the symptoms of vaginal dryness, talk to your gynecologist about Ovestin Cream. The active ingredient in Ovestin Cream is a naturally occurring form of the main female sex hormone estrogen called Estriol.

Reduce Vaginal Dryness with Ovestin Cream

As a hormone replacement treatment, Ovestin Cream can be inserted directly into your vagina with the applicator provided to raise your estrogen levels and bring relief as collagen production is improved and your vaginal mucus membranes regain the ability to provide lubrication to the lining of your vaginal wall. This will help to restore estrogen levels in other parts of your body as low amounts of the Estriol in Ovestin Cream are also absorbed into your bloodstream.

Conditions Treated by Ovestin Cream

Vaginal dryness is not just about the uncomfortable symptoms it can bring, it can also interfere with your sex life by making it painful for you. With dryness, itching, and irritation comes a higher susceptibility of vaginal or urinary infections, too.

Ovestin Cream may also be recommended for use before or after vaginal prolapse surgery. A prolapsed vagina can be caused by childbirth, hysterectomy, or menopause as the stabilizing structures that keep the vagina in place become weakened or they deteriorate. Ovestin Cream can improve the health of the lining of your vaginal walls and help lessen the risk of a prolapse happening when used along with pelvic floor exercises to strengthen the structures that support your pelvic organs.

Before You Use Ovestin Cream

Explain other medical conditions and allergies you have to your doctor and list any OTC and Rx drugs you are taking, including herbal remedies such as St. John’s Wort and vitamin supplements. This allows your doctor to decide if Ovestin Cream is safe for you to use. Ovestin Cream could increase your risk of getting breast cancer. If you still have a uterus, talk to your doctor about adding a progestin to your hormone replacement therapy. If you are still able to become pregnant, be certain that you are not expecting or nursing your baby as Ovestin Cream may be harmful.

Proper Use of Ovestin Cream

You should not skip any scheduled doctor visits because it’s important to follow through with regular physical exams to be certain there aren’t any changes in your breasts or vaginal lining while using Ovestin Cream. It may take several days or weeks before you notice any improvement once starting treatment with Ovestin Cream. Make sure you properly wash the applicator after use to avoid a possible infection. Do not boil it or use harsh detergents, simply wash the plunger and barrel in hot, soapy water, rinse, and dry for the next time.

Possible Side Effects of Ovestin Cream

• Increased vaginal discharge
• Swollen or tender breasts
• Nausea/vomiting

Drugs Similar to Ovestin Cream

• Estrogel
• Progynova
• Livial