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Estradiol Vaginal Tablet (Vagifem)

Generic: estradiol vaginal tablet

Brands: Vagifem, Yuvafem

Medication Details

Manufacturer:Novo Nordisk

FDA Approved:Mar 26, 1999

Route:vaginal

About

Estradiol vaginal tablets are a local estrogen therapy that delivers a small, controlled dose of estradiol directly to vaginal tissues. FDA-approved for the treatment of atrophic vaginitis due to menopause, with minimal systemic absorption.

Efficacy

Clinical trials demonstrated significant improvement in vaginal maturation index, vaginal pH, and most bothersome symptom of vaginal atrophy

Targets Symptoms

vaginal drynessvaginal irritationpainful intercourseurinary symptoms