Estring

Active Ingredient(s): Estradiol
FDA Approved: * April 26, 1996
Pharm Company: * PHARMACIA AND UPJOHN
Category: Women's Health / Fertility

Estradiol (E2), also spelled oestradiol, is an estrogen steroid hormone and the major female sex hormone. It is involved in the regulation of the estrous and menstrual female reproductive cycles. Estradiol is responsible for the development of female secondary sexual characteristics such as the breasts, widening of the hips and a female-associated pattern of fat distribution. It is also important in the development and maintenance of female reproductive tissues such as the mammary glands, ute... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.
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Dosage List

Estring 2 mg Vaginal System
NDC: 0013-1042
Labeler:
Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc
Estring 2 mg/1 Vaginal Ring
NDC: 0013-2150
Labeler:
Pharmacia and Upjohn Company
Estring 2 mg/1 Vaginal Ring
NDC: 54868-5538
Labeler:
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
Estring 2 mg/1 Vaginal Ring
NDC: 63539-021
Labeler:
U.S. Pharmaceuticals

Popular Topics

Estring stuck

I've only used one Estring so far, and it is time to change it. But it feels stuck when I hook my finger around it &...

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Estring questions about side effects

Has anyone been hit with constipation after starting to use estring? So strange, but that's the only change that I c...

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Estring moves-uncomfortable

Ive been using the estring for about 1.5 years. I'm happy with it as far as relieving itching etc. but lately it is ...

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Removing Estring

I can't reach far enough to remove my estring - I can barely touch it but not hook on to remove - any suggestions? #...

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Bad vaginal smell with Estring

I am post menopausal. I was prescribed Estring because intercourse was becoming very painful. I used almost 2 rounds of ...

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Excessive wetness with Estring

I'm coming to the end of my first year of using Estring. It has definitely helped with severe vaginal dryness. I not...

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How Long can you safely remove estring if needed

I had to take my ring out for a week due to an yeast infection.I washed the ring really good and dried it off put in pla...

How much estrogen stays in the body when Estring is removed?

I had my Estring removed today by my Dr. because it was causing my migraines to get more severe. My question is once the...

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what is the differance between vaginal ring estring estradiol and femring acetate?

I am using Femring now and wonder if I could change to Estring if it might cost less? My insurance doesn't cover Fem...

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