Ovestin ^*

This text is for informational purposes only. Please consult with a doctor or pharmacist before using any medication. 

Read the manufacturer’s product information leaflet that comes with the medication.

Reported side effects include:

• Menstrual cycle changes
• Spotting
• Dysmenorrhea
• Breast tenderness
• Nausea or vomiting
• Headache
• Weight gain
• Hair loss
• Vaginal itching
• Bloating

Not all possible side effects are listed here. If these or other unlisted symptoms persist or worsen, consult a healthcare provider or pharmacist.

Estriol can also interact with grapefruit juice, which may increase the risk of side effects.

There may be some irritation or itching of the skin in or around the vagina when the use of Ovestin begins – this should clear up after a few days. If not, stop usage immediately and consult a doctor.

Refer to a doctor immediately if any of the following serious side effects are noticed:

• Increased blood pressure
• The skin or whites of the eyes become yellow (jaundice)
• Suddenly developing migraine-type headaches
• There are signs of a blood clot

The doctor may decide to discontinue the use of the cream.

Declining levels of estrogen often affect the labia and the vagina’s delicate lining and can cause dryness, inflammation or itching, and vaginal atrophy or thinning. The distressing symptoms may include an increased susceptibility to vaginal or urinary infections and uncomfortable or painful intercourse. The decline is a natural outcome of aging in women. Ovaries produce substantially lower levels of estrogen with the onset of menopause, resulting in estrogen deficiency.

Ovestin vaginal cream contains the active ingredient estriol, which is one of the naturally occurring forms of the primary female sex hormone estrogen that is naturally found in the body. It is required for the treatment of vulvovaginal complaints related to estrogen deficiency.

Estriol can be used as hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women after menopause or the performance of a surgical procedure called an oophorectomy. The development of ovarian cysts and the risk of developing ovarian cancer are the most common reasons for having an oophorectomy.