Menopause brings with it a number of major changes for women, including changes to skin health and appearance. As estrogen levels decline during menopause, many women notice increased wrinkles or ...

Several drugs containing bioidentical 17β-estradiol are currently on the market in the form of oral tablets, vaginal cream, rings, nasal spray skin patches and percutaneous gels. Estradiol can be ...

Applying estrogen cream to the face sounds like a shocking internet dare, yet it has quietly become one of the most talked-about skincare trends online. Women are sharing stories of smoother skin, ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Key Takeaways Estrogen gels and patches are both effective HRT options for easing menopause symptoms like hot flashes and mood swings. Gels offer ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The FDA approved a generic version of estradiol gel to treat moderate to ...

Medicare Part D prescription drug plans typically cover estradiol cream and other hormone therapies, though specific coverage can vary between plans. It’s important to check the plan’s formulary or ...

Median intercourse pain scores with use of estradiol cream groups lowered by 50% after 4 weeks and by 75% after 12 weeks. Pain at the vulvar vestibule improved from 82% to 100% with estradiol cream ...

Elestrin™ (transdermal estradiol gel) is a new gel formulation of bioidentical estradiol developed by BioSante Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (IL, USA). In Elestrin, estradiol is carried in a patent-pending ...

Menopause brings with it a number of major changes for women, including changes to skin health and appearance. As estrogen levels decline during menopause, many women notice increased wrinkles or ...

Your ideal option depends on your lifestyle and health needs — talk with your healthcare provider to find the best fit. Estrogen gel vs. patch — which is the ...