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If you have chronic symptoms of vaginal dryness which have not responded to our recommended vaginal suppositories in part I of this series, http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/15.html?m8:post=a-natural-cure-for-vaginal-dryness,  it may be the case that you have an estrogen deficiency, which can lead to vaginal dryness and predispose you to frequent urinary tract infections (UTI's).  This is a common situation which I see frequently in my clinic.

Some of my clients have then had great success with  a bio identical estriol vaginal cream to help vaginal irritation, dryness, and frequent UTI's (cystitis). It may be all you need for your vaginal dryness and UTI's.

Estriol (E3) is a bioidentical hormone that is produced in women's bodies in large amounts by the placenta during pregnancy and in relatively small amounts by the liver and other fat tissue. Sometimes called the "forgotten estrogen," estriol is considered to be the most therapeutic estrogen for the vaginal lining, cervix and vulvar tissues, but exerts only a weak effect elsewhere in the body. Estriol is quite good at "plumping up" these delicate tissues to reverse vaginal dryness, irritation and atrophy.  This is available in our store  or from a compounding pharmacy, usually at much higher cost.

A second, stronger form of estrogen known as estradiol (E2) is also sometimes prescribed to treat inflammation of the vagina (atrophic vaginitis). Bioidentical estradiol is commercially available in regular pharmacies in the form of vaginal cream (brand name Estrace), vaginal tablets (Vagifem), and an insertable vaginal ring (Estring, which needs to be changed every three months). Bioidentical estradiol is also available from compounding pharmacies with a prescription from your M.D.

Depending on the severity of your symptoms, one of the above bioidentical options may be just right for you. You will need to work with your health care provider for a while to get the right dosage. One advantage to using compounded bioidentical hormones is that your healthcare provider can customize your dose, combining hormones as necessary, expressly to meet your needs. Women past menopause should usually combine estrogen with progesterone therapy.  Full scale hormonal testing is available to test the adrenals as well as the sex hormones for around $450.   Please schedule an appointment if you have questions or would like testing. You can also visit the bioidentical hormone section of my natural pharmacy.

We have just developed our own brand products beginning with the estriol and probiotics as well as many other wonderful supplements.  Please stop in or call us and request a catalogue of our offerings.

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