Hormone therapy

Estriol

Q: Will my treatment be covered?

This depends on your health insurance provider. We recommend you check with your own insurance company. Supplements are not usually covered.

Q: What is a consultation and how does it work?

During the consultation, you will complete a comprehensive medical questionnaire. You can also state your preferred type of treatment. Based on your answers, a doctor will prepare a treatment plan for you within 48 hours. If you approve this plan, a pharmacy will dispatch the products to your home within 3 days.

Q: How long will it take to receive my order?

Our partner pharmacies will dispatch your order within 3 days. You can then typically start your treatment straight away.

Q: Are there delivery charges?

For prescription medicines, delivery is included in the price. For over-the-counter products, there is a delivery charge of £ 4.21. We offer free delivery on orders over £4 0. If your order includes both, delivery is free.

Q: Can I change, cancel or return my order?

Unfortunately, once an order has been placed, it cannot be changed . If you have ordered the wrong product, or wish to change or cancel your order, please contact our customer service team immediately. Over-the-counter products can only be cancelled if they have not yet been prepared or dispatched by the pharmacy. Prescription medicines can be cancelled if they have not yet been assessed by a doctor. Returns are only accepted for over-the-counter products in their original unopened and undamaged packaging, within 14 days of dispatch.

Vaginal tablet

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For vaginal dryness and recurrent yeast and urinary tract infections
May help with urinary incontinence and vaginal discharge
Vaginal tablet containing bioidentical hormone estriol
Prescription-only medication

What is Estriol?

Estriol is a vaginal tablet that contains the bioidentical hormone estriol. This hormone closely resembles the natural oestrogen produced by your body. During and after menopause, oestrogen levels decline, which can result in symptoms such as vaginal dryness, itching, and discomfort. Estriol helps to relieve these symptoms by improving the health and elasticity of the vaginal lining. This hormone therapy is available only with a prescription.

What can you expect from Estriol?

When should I use Estriol?

Begin by using Estriol daily, then reduce frequency as directed by your doctor
Insert the tablet into the vagina

The package leaflet contains comprehensive information about this product. Always read the leaflet before use.

For which symptoms is Estriol used?

Vaginal dryness and recurrent yeast and urinary tract infections
It may also assist with urinary incontinence and vaginal discharge

Do not use Estriol if you:

Are allergic to estriol or any of the other ingredients
Have or have had breast cancer or another hormone-sensitive tumour
Experience unexplained vaginal bleeding
Are pregnant or breastfeeding
Have severe liver conditions
Have or have had blood clots
Are taking other medications that may interfere with hormones; always consult your prescribing doctor in such cases

Possible side effects of Estriol

Common (affects 1 to 10 in 100 women):

Local irritation
Itching
Burning sensation
Discharge

Uncommon (affects 1 to 10 in 1,000 women):

Skin rash
Tender breasts

Rare (affects fewer than 1 in 1,000 women):

Allergic reaction
Swelling
Severe itching

In rare instances, serious symptoms may occur, such as sudden swelling of the face or difficulty breathing. If these occur, seek immediate medical attention.

Oral and transdermal hormone therapies may carry certain risks, such as an increased likelihood of breast cancer, particularly with long-term use or for women who commence treatment later in menopause. However, for vaginal tablets, there is no evidence of these risks, as the medication works locally and does not enter the bloodstream.

For a full list of side effects, refer to the package leaflet.

Scientific sources

Hormonal Treatments and Vaginal Moisturizers for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause: A Systematic Review - PubMed

The 2020 genitourinary syndrome of menopause position statement of The North American Menopause Society - PubMed

Menopause hormone therapy and urinary symptoms: a systematic review - PubMed

Vulvovaginal estrogen therapy for urinary symptoms in postmenopausal women: a review and meta-analysis - PubMed

Vaginal estrogen use in breast cancer survivors: a systematic review and meta-analysis of recurrence and mortality risks - PubMed

Vaginal Estrogen Therapy Use and Survival in Females With Breast Cancer - PubMed

Safety of Vaginal Estrogen Therapy for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause in Women With a History of Breast Cancer - PubMed

Vaginal estrogen use in breast cancer survivors: a systematic review and meta-analysis of recurrence and mortality risks - American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Estriol helps with

Vaginal discharge

Urinary incontinence

Vaginal yeast infections

Vaginal dryness

Frequently asked questions

Will my treatment be covered?

What is a consultation and how does it work?

How long will it take to receive my order?

Are there delivery charges?

Can I change, cancel or return my order?

Unfortunately, once an order has been placed, it cannot be changed. If you have ordered the wrong product, or wish to change or cancel your order, please contact our customer service team immediately. Over-the-counter products can only be cancelled if they have not yet been prepared or dispatched by the pharmacy. Prescription medicines can be cancelled if they have not yet been assessed by a doctor. Returns are only accepted for over-the-counter products in their original unopened and undamaged packaging, within 14 days of dispatch.

Estriol

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Patient Information Leaflet

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Frequently asked questions