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What is Estriol topical?

Category: Prescription Drugs

Most popular types: Ovestin creme (Oestriol)

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See also: Bi-Est

Estriol (also oestriol) is one of the three main estrogens produced by the human body. It is only produced in significant amounts during pregnancy as it is made by the placenta. It is used in hormone therapy.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Multiple sclerosis 20 12
Hormone replacement 9 2
Vaginal atrophy 3 2
Participate in clinical trial 2 1
Support hormone balance 2 0
Vaginal dryness 2 2

Show all 14 reasons taken

  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
See all 62 patients that have taken Estriol topical

Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 2
Moderate 1
Mild 2
None 14

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Estriol topical

Side effect Patients Percentage
Irregular menstrual periods 1
Migraine 1

Why patients stopped taking Estriol topical

Multiple reasons could be selected

Reason Patients Percentage
Other 5
Did not seem to work 2
Course of treatment ended 1
Expense 1
Side effects too severe 1
See all 10 patients who've stopped taking Estriol topical

Duration

Stopped taking Estriol topical

Duration Patients Percentage
1 - 6 months 1
6 months - 1 year 1
1 - 2 years 5
2 - 5 years 2
10 years or more 1
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 16
Usually 3
Sometimes 0
Never taken as prescribed 0
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 2
Somewhat hard to take 2
A little hard to take 0
Not at all hard to take 15
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 0
$100-199 0
$50-99 2
$25-49 4
< $25 7
Not specified 6
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3 patient evaluations for Estriol topical

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Apr 15, 2012 (Started Nov 15, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Very hard to take
Dosage: 6 mg Daily
Cost: $25-49 monthly
Side effects: menses cycle altered

Aug 12, 2010 (Started Nov 15, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Mild (menses cycle altered)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 6 mg Daily
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Cost: $25-49 monthly
Side effects: menses cycle altered

Apr 19, 2010 (Started Nov 15, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for multiple sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 6 mg Daily
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Cost: $25-49 monthly
Side effects: menses cycle altered
  • 4 helpful marks

Jul 1, 2011 (Started Oct 01, 2010)

  • Effectiveness
    None (for Hormone replacement)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 8 mg Daily
  • 0 helpful marks

Apr 15, 2010 (Started Jan 15, 2006)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for bladder problems)
  • Side effects
    Severe
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 8 mg Daily
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  • 0 helpful marks
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