Estradiol vaginal tablets are a localized hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women experiencing vaginal menopausal symptoms.

The active ingredient in this product, estradiol, is an estrogen hormone naturally produced in large amounts by the ovaries in women. When production is interrupted--either through the natural process of aging or through surgery, injury or abnormalities--symptoms of menopause may appear.

As the name suggests, women buy estradiol vaginal tablets to treat menopausal symptoms in the vagina, including:

• Dryness
• Itching
• Inflammation
• Irritation
• Discomfort
• Easy tearing
• Painful intercourse
• Painful urination
• Urgent urination
• Difficulty urinating

Estradiol vaginal tablets begin to reverse these symptoms within a few weeks of use. However, the medication will not address other, non-vaginal symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes.

This medication is more commonly known by the brand name Vagifem.

An Easy & Effective Treatment

This product consists of small tablets contained in single-use, disposable applicators which are inserted directly into the vagina, similar to a tampon. The tablet dissolves over the next several hours.

Estradiol vaginal tablets are one of many estrogen replacement options currently available. Other local estrogen therapies include creams and vaginal rings. More common are systemic therapies, which include oral tablets, patches, gels, injections and so forth that deliver estrogen to the entire body.

Vaginal tablets provide a number of advantages over other methods of administration:

• Since little of the estrogen is absorbed into the bloodstream, there is minimal risk of side effects compared to systemic HRT.
• Many women do not need to take a progestin with estradiol vaginal tablets, as they would with systemic estrogen.
• Since the medication is delivered directly to the vagina, it is more effective, and works faster, on vaginal symptoms compared to systemic HRT.
• It is not as messy as vaginal creams, and there is less risk of others coming into contact with it.
• It is not as large as vaginal rings; women who find vaginal rings uncomfortable may not be bothered by tablets.

Estradiol vaginal tablets are available in 10 mcg or 25 mcg tablets. 10 mcg is sufficient for the majority of women. Dosage may be increased to 25 mcg if 10 mcg does not produce good results after several weeks of use.

Treatment is very easy:

• Administer 1 tablet once per day for the first 2 weeks of treatment;
• Administer 1 tablet twice per week for the remainder of treatment.

Some women notice improvement just days after starting treatment, but it typically takes 4 to 8 weeks of use for full effects to be felt. Treatment may continue for as long as needed, though regular doctor checkups are strongly encouraged for as long as treatment continues.

Precautions & Side Effects

While risk of side effects are reduced compared to systemic administration, that does not mean there is no risk at all. Women planning to buy estradiol vaginal tablets should discuss associated risks with a doctor prior to use.

Women with certain preexisting conditions should not buy estradiol vaginal tablets, or any estrogen supplement, without explicit doctor approval, particularly when there is a history of:

• Cancer, particularly in the breast or uterus;
• Blood clots, stroke or heart attack;
• Liver problems;
• Bleeding problems.

Similarly, any vaginal infection should be cleared up prior to starting treatment, and the cause of any unknown vaginal bleeding should be identified. If infection or bleeding occurs during treatment, speak with a doctor before continuing treatment.

Care should be taken to keep the product away from men, children and pregnant women. It is easily absorbed by the skin and may produce unpleasant or dangerous side effects in others, even in small amounts. Avoid intercourse for several hours after a tablet is inserted.

We Deliver what the Doctor Ordered

Clients do not need a current prescription to buy estradiol vaginal tablets from Kiwi Drug--our online doctor can issue a prescription for you, at no extra charge. All you need to do is answer some additional questions during checkout. The process takes only a few minutes.