Estring User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• anony...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 10, 2015

For Atrophic Vaginitis "I just removed the ring after 3 weeks because after two weeks I started having hot flashes, low back pain and vaginal discharge. It has been 3 days now and the symptoms are abating. I did not like the bloat I was feeling and will go back to the Estrace cream, which is not as convenient but with which I did not have side effects."

• Just...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 22, 2022

For Atrophic Urethritis "I have no idea how it works because I simply can’t insert it. At first I thought my vaginal area was too dry, so I added a bit of KY jelly, trying to not get any on the ring, which would make it slippery. Even so, I cannot get the ring in no matter how much I compress it. I’m not thrilled with the idea of having to go to my Obgyn for insertion, but I don’t have a choice. Very frustrated."

• SAS
• April 4, 2022

For Atrophic Vaginitis "Works amazingly at keeping thrush at bay and delivering oestrogen to the vagina. Inserting is a breeze. However, removing it is a chore. I wish there was a string attached like a tampon to remove it easier"

• super...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 4, 2021

For Atrophic Vaginitis "Definitely helped with the constant dryness & discomfort. Only thing is I have slight shortness of breath and tightness in chest. Can't think of what else it could be as I take no other meds. Can not reach it to remove, have to go to obgyn to have it removed."

• nonself
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 19, 2023

For Atrophic Urethritis "I gave up on Estring after 90 days. It didn't help with urethra pain, hot flashes returned while using it, and now I am afraid I won't be able to remove it. The cheerful instructional video on how to remove it by Pfizer is not reassuring. I also had to add a Dotti patch in addition to the Estring to combat hot flashes. It was an expensive and unpleasant trial for me."

• mamar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 8, 2023

For Atrophic Vaginitis "I used the estring vaginal ring for vaginal atrophy for a month and a half. Within the first two weeks, the atrophy had been dealt with and I was quite comfortable. However, a week after inserting the ring, I had sudden onset joint pain that was some of the worst pain I ever experienced in my life, I was living at a 10 on the pain scale every single day. The ring also caused an increase in insomnia and depression. I ended up removing it due to excessively heavy bleeding. It's been only a few days since I removed the ring and pain is gone, I can sleep again and bleeding has stopped. This ring was like poison for my body, idk what is in it but it's terrible. I would not recommend to anyone. I have used other rings in the past which is why I wanted to try it but I regret this one so much."

• Martie
• January 23, 2021

For Atrophic Vaginitis "I’m 66 and had a total hysterectomy 8 years ago due to vaginal collapse. In recent years the Goretex sutures at the top of my vagina have been poking out; I can feel a couple of prickly points. Intercourse became painful, especially deep thrusting and I feel it’s due to a shorter vagina. My GYN thinks is it’s more due to thinning of the vaginal walls—although it’s not the walls that hurt; it’s at the top, as if my husband is ramming into a brick wall. He doesn’t feel any difference. I got my estring this week. Impossible to insert it so it doesn’t keep my vagina open which feels like it did when my cervix used to be way down there prior to surgery. I was in tears trying to push it up and because I’d just spend $300 for something I can tell won’t work. I’m also on an estrogen cream—a compound—which I’ve been on before but couldn’t really tell if it worked."

• MaryB
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 27, 2020

For Atrophic Vaginitis "I’m having significant incontinence since I started using Estring 2 months ago. Especially, when bending and picking up grand baby. I took it out twice (not easy) and the incontinence decreased considerably. I don’t know if the position it lands in is causing pressure on my bladder."

• Life...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 15, 2024

"A+ All the way around! For the past 3 years being perimenopausal, I have suffered from vaginal dryness, painful sex, frequent urination, and discomfort. I tried vaginal estradiol, both regular and compounded, for almost a year. However, both creams contained very bad inactive ingredients! I couldn’t believe that. So I asked to be switched to the Estring, and I love it. It has absolutely changed my life! So easy to put in, take out, and not having to worry for 3 months at a time is beautiful! Thank you, Estring!"

• MtnKa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 11, 2018

For Atrophic Vaginitis "I couldn't use it. The thing is HUGE and wouldn't "fit." It was very uncomfortable. I even had my health professional attempt to position it and she couldn't either."

• Blanche
• September 13, 2019

For Atrophic Vaginitis "Still painful intercourse. Good for libido."

• XS9668Y
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 28, 2019

For Atrophic Vaginitis "Having a miserable time getting the ring placed correctly. Hoping that I can work through this issue because I'm not getting much relief from the creams. Also, with coupon it cost $400."

• Dee
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 15, 2020

For Atrophic Vaginitis "I'm 61 and this works great for dryness. However, I cannot get this out with my finger so going to Dr to have it removed."

• Anonymous
• September 29, 2008

For Hypoestrogenism "Has help greatly with hot flushes from chemo induced menopause."

• Anonymous
• August 12, 2009

For Atrophic Urethritis "I tried it for post-menopausal incontinence and vaginal odor. I loved the delivery system (insert it and forget it), but it didn't work for me. "

• China...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 21, 2020

For Atrophic Vaginitis "Not good for me back cramps and headache and it always made me sleepy and I was still dry and had pain when having sex so I stop using it"

• Anon65P
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 25, 2016

For Atrophic Urethritis "I used this for vaginal and urethral atrophy. It worked great and I would still be using it but my job changed insurance and it's not covered. There is a coupon to reduce co-pay to $15.00"

• Tony
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 20, 2021

For Atrophic Vaginitis "I cannot put it in. It’s the size of a diaphragm. Really? $400 wasted!"

• mirehc
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 15, 2017

For Atrophic Vaginitis "I had a hysterectomy @ 22 so my Dr. prescribed this over a year ago. I'm not as dry but still pain from the thinning of the walls. Hopefully after a longer time this will get better."

• KatyAA
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 23, 2017

For Atrophic Vaginitis "Very effective related to dryness but stopped when urethra opening turned black."

• Penope
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 19, 2022

For Atrophic Vaginitis "I'm 54 years old and have noticed that the Estring's effectiveness has plummeted in the last year. Used to work like magic, now sex is so painful I cry. Deal breaker when they're $400!"

• ECX
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 1, 2021

For Atrophic Vaginitis "On this for Menopause induced urge incontinence and dryness. Awful!! Did absolutely nothing for me and was very hard to remove."