Estriol is a female sex hormone used to relieve vaginal symptoms related to the lack of the female estriol hormone.
Estriol can be purchased from conventional pharmacies under the trade name Ovestrion in the form of vaginal cream or pills.
Estriol price
The price of estriol can vary between 20 and 40 reais, depending on the presentation and quantity of the product.
Estriol Indications
Estriol is indicated for female hormone replacement related to itching and vaginal irritation, caused by the lack of female estriol hormone.
How to use Estriol
The mode of use of Estriol varies according to the presentation form and the problem to be treated, and the general guidelines are:
Vaginal cream
- Atrophy of the genitourinary tract: 1 application per day during the first weeks, sedo reduced according to the relief of symptoms until reaching the maintenance dose of 2 applications per week;
- Before or after vaginal menopause surgery: 1 application per day 2 weeks before surgery and 1 application 2 times a week for 2 weeks after surgery;
- Diagnosis in case of cervical smear: 1 application on alternate days for 1 week before collection.
Oral tablets
- Genitourinary tract atrophy: 4 to 8 mg per day during the first weeks, followed by gradual reduction;
- Before or after vaginal menopause surgery: 4 to 8 mg per day 2 weeks before surgery and 1 to 2 mg per day for 2 weeks after surgery;
- Diagnosis in case of cervical smear: 2 to 4 mg per day for 1 week before collection;
- Infertility due to cervical hostility: 1 to 2 mg from the 6th to the 18th day of the menstrual cycle.
In any case, the dose of Estriol should be adequate as directed by the gynecologist.
Side Effects of Estriol
The major side effects of estriol include vomiting, headaches, cramps, tenderness in the breasts and itching or local irritation.
Contraindications of Estriol
Estriol is contraindicated for pregnant women or women with undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, history of otosclerosis, breast cancer, malignant tumors, endometrial hyperplasia, venous thromboembolism, arterial thromboembolic disease, acute liver disease, porphyria or hypersensitivity to any of the components of the formula.
