Use Estrogen Cream
Recent studies indicate that hormone replacement therapy may increase a women's risk of cancer. So women are seeking safer, gentler alternatives for treating the symptoms of menopause. One alternative is estrogen cream. It contains natural rather than synthetic estrogen in very low doses and is applied vaginally.
Instructions
1. Read books and websites about menopause to see if you are experiencing symptoms and if estrogen cream may be right for you. Although there are some low dose creams available without a prescription, you probably want to talk to your doctor who can prescribe a cream for you.
2. Purchase low dose estrogen cream at your health food store, pharmacy or online. Make sure it contains only natural and no synthetic estrogens which can be dangerous.
3. Note the potency level and read the list of ingredients before you purchase the estrogen cream. Some creams contain helpful herbs such as wild yam, black cohosh or ginseng.
4. Apply the estrogen cream following directions and using the lowest possible dose. If the cream was prescribed by your doctor, apply according to his prescription.
5. Notice if there has been improvement in your symptoms after one month's use. You should have some relief from vaginal dryness and increased sensitivity in the vaginal area.
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