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Atrophic Vaginitis

Atrophic vaginitis is thinning and dryness of the vaginal tissues that mostly follows the menopause, when falling oestrogen levels reduce the fluid and mucus that keep the area healthy.

Estrace

Estradiol

1mg · 2mg

Estradiol tablets for menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes and vaginal dryness. They replace the oestrogen that falls after menopause.

From$1.45/ tabletView

Key points

  • Symptoms such as itching, burning and pain during sex tend to develop gradually and can worsen over time without intervention.
  • Restoring oestrogen to the affected tissues is the general principle behind treatment, whether through local application or oral tablets.

Medicines listed for Atrophic Vaginitis

The listed product, Estrace, contains estradiol, a form of oestrogen. It is a tablet in 1mg and 2mg strengths, taken orally to address the hormonal decline that drives the tissue changes in atrophic vaginitis.

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