Why consider vaginal estrogen even if symptoms seem mild?
Even if your vaginal symptoms seem mild, there are several important reasons to consider vaginal estrogen here at Alloy:
- Vaginal estrogen (like our Estradiol Vaginal Cream) treats the root cause of symptoms such as dryness, itching, burning, painful sex, and frequent UTIs by restoring estrogen directly to the vaginal, vulvar, and urethral tissues. This helps reverse tissue thinning and restores a healthy vaginal pH, making the area less prone to infections and discomfort.
- Many women get used to mild symptoms and may not realize how much better they could feel until they try vaginal estrogen. As Dr. Corinne Menn shares, “most women when they add back vaginal estrogen realize they were missing more than they thought.” You can see her discuss this in detail in the YouTube chapter Vaginal Estrogen: When and Why to Use.
- Vaginal moisturizers and lubricants only address symptoms temporarily, while vaginal estrogen addresses the underlying cause. As Dr. Sharon Malone explains, “vaginal estrogen goes to the cause,” and is considered preventative medicine for issues like UTIs, painful sex, and bladder health. Watch her explain the difference in Vaginal Estrogen vs. Moisturizers and Lubricants.
- Using vaginal estrogen is safe for most women, even for long-term use, and can be tailored to your needs. It’s a low-dose, localized treatment with very few contraindications.
If you’re interested in learning more or want to try it, check out our Estradiol Vaginal Cream product page. You can also take our online assessment to get personalized recommendations from a menopause-trained doctor.
Taking action early, even for mild symptoms, can help you maintain comfort, sexual health, and urinary health for years to come!
This answer was created using the following resources:
- Estradiol Vaginal Cream
- Estradiol Pill
- Low-Dose Birth Control Pill
- Estradiol Patch
- Estradiol Gel
- Evamist® Estradiol Spray
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