Estriol 0.01% Cream – 80g

By using Estriol cream, you can lower plasma estrogen levels and more effectively control localised symptoms than a tablet.

The Estriol cream can take several days or even weeks to be effective. It is best to use the cream regularly for the results to be most effective.

Estriol cream treats the vaginal symptoms of menopause – it is a common choice of topical treatment used to treat symptoms such as vaginal inflammation, dryness and painful sex. Menopause causes your sex hormones to decline gradually. Symptoms occur due to the decline in the main female sex hormone, oestrogen. Estriol is a type of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) which helps women manage their symptoms better by replacing the declining hormones.

Topical hormone replacement therapy like Estriol cream improves vaginal symptoms, which are caused by a lack of oestrogen. The cream's active ingredient is Estriol, a type of oestrogen. It is one of three main oestrogens produced by your body. This adds extra oestrogen to your vagina, which helps to relieve symptoms.

Estriol cream is usually safe for long-term use. However, your doctor will assess your individual circumstances and decide whether you can benefit from long-term usage.

In most cases, yes, you can. Estriol Cream is a local treatment, so it can be used with HRT patches and tablets. Again, you should always seek advice from a medical professional before combining HRT treatments.

You'll usually start by applying Estriol Cream once a day for the first few weeks of treatment, then move to a maintenance dose. This is typically two to three times weekly, depending on your symptoms.

Using Estriol cream before sexual activity can impact your partner, so it's best to apply it before bed or when you know you won't be engaging in sexual activity.

If you forget to apply a dose, you can use it as soon as you remember. However, skip the missed dose if you're closer to the next application and never use a double dose.

You can order your Estriol cream from us online – our quick and easy service provides a convenient way of getting your medicine without having to order a repeat prescription from your GP or collect your medicine from a local pharmacy.

Estriol cream is only available on a prescription. You would need to get an assessment and a prescription from a doctor, and then fill your prescription at the pharmacy.