The hormone oestrogen helps to keep the vagina moist, maintain thickness of the vaginal lining and keep the tissue flexible.3 It also plays a role in maintaining the natural acidity and protective Lactobacilli in the vagina to help prevent infections.2
Unlike other symptoms of menopause such as hot flushes, the changes to the vagina and urinary tract are not likely to go away on their own and tend to worsen over time.2
Replacing the lost oestrogen rebuilds the vaginal wall.4,5
Oestrogen can be replaced directly at the source of the problem with a vaginal tablet or a vaginal cream.
Oestrogen applied as a cream to the external vulva and lower vagina or inserted with an applicator into the vagina provides sufficient oestrogen levels to relieve the bothersome vaginal symptoms, with minimal absorption into the blood stream. Oestrogen may also be administered in oral tablets or via skin patches for additional vaginal symptom relief.1-3
International experts recommend that local vaginal oestrogen be used for as long as symptoms persist, as symptoms may come back when treatment is discontinued.2 Therapy with low-dose vaginal oestrogen can be individualised to each woman and her symptoms to identify the lowest dose and frequency of use that provides the desired symptom relief.2
Vaginal oestrogen products contain estradiol, which is the same as the female oestrogen hormone found in the body.11
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