Ovestin 1 mg cream 15g – Estriol

What is Ovestin cream?

Ovestin vaginal cream/pessaries contain the active ingredient oestriol, which is a naturally occurring form of oestrogen.

What is it used for?

• Ovestin is used in post menopausal women.
• Ovestin is used for relief of symptoms occurring after menopause.
• The shortage of oestrogens during menopause may cause the vaginal wall to become thin and dry. As a result, sexual intercourse may become painful and vaginal itching/irritation and infections may occur (atrophic vaginitis).
• Oestrogen deficiency may also lead to symptoms like urinary incontinence and recurrent cystitis.
• Treating the vaginal tissues before and after vaginal surgery, e.g. For vaginal prolapse.