Estriol Cream

What is Estriol Cream?

Estriol cream is a hormone replacement therapy (HRT), prescribed to treat the symptoms of menopause.

It is used to replace the oestrogen that is lost naturally during menopause. This helps to alleviate discomfort in the vagina.

You must have a prescription to buy Estriol cream.

What is Estriol Cream used to treat?

Women who use Estriol cream do so to relieve the vaginal symptoms of menopause.

When a woman goes through menopause, the levels of oestrogen in her body will drop significantly. This may lead to problems like vaginal dryness, inflammation and pain during sexual intercourse.

Menopause is a natural transition that occurs in all women. For most women, it will start between the ages of 45 and 55 and will normally last for around four years after their final menstrual cycle. The symptoms, however, can start well before your last period.

Women can suffer symptoms such as discomfort or pain during sex, as well as vaginal dryness or itching. A hormone replacement therapy (HRT) cream like Estriol helps to combat this.

Why is Estriol Cream prescribed for treating menopause symptoms?

Clinical studies have shown that Estriol is an effective and safe medicine for controlling and improving the symptoms of menopause. 

How does Estriol work?

Estriol is a mild oestrogen, meaning this cream helps to boost your oestrogen levels when you are going through menopause.

Women who are experiencing menopause will suffer a decrease in the levels of oestrogen in their bodies, which can lead to a range of symptoms, such as vaginal dryness, inflammation and pain when they have sex.

By applying this cream, you are able to alleviate these symptoms, helping you to resume normal sexual activity and go about your daily life without pain or discomfort.

Who can use Estriol Cream?

Estriol cream is not suitable for everyone to use.

Speak to your doctor before using this medication if any of the following conditions affect you:

• High blood pressure
• Heart attack
• Fibroids
• Liver disease or any other liver problems
• Migraines
• Diabetes
• Gallbladder problems
• Mastopathy
• Endometriosis or any other womb problems
• Any blood clot problems or you are prone to blood clots
• Porphyria
• You have, think you may have, or have ever had, breast cancer
• Epilepsy
• Systemic lupus erythematosus
• Asthma
• Otosclerosis
• Angioedema

Always read the patient information leaflet to see the full list of reasons why Estriol cream may not be suitable for you.

Can you buy Estriol cream over the counter?

No, Estriol cream is a prescription-only medicine (POM), so not for sale over the counter.

Can you buy Estriol cream online in the UK?

You need to have been prescribed Estriol to be able to buy it in the UK. However, by completing an online consultation on our website, you can order Estriol cream from Medicine Direct. One of our doctors, pharmacists or prescribers will review your condition and the answers you provide in a private questionnaire to make sure Estriol is suitable for you.

Medicine Direct is a fully regulated UK pharmacy. Never buy any medication online from anywhere but regulated pharmacies.

Estriol cream alternatives

There is a wide range of HRT treatments available to buy from Medicine Direct. Depending on your unique experience with menopause, one treatment may be more suitable for you than another. One of our doctors will be able to advise. We also stock HRT medicines like:

• Kilovance
• Premique
• Elleste
• Zumenon

Browse our full selection of treatments on the Hormone Replacement Therapy product page.