An Overview of Estrasorb Substitutes
Estrasorb® (estradiol emulsion) is a prescription hormone replacement medication. It is an emulsion (a lotion) that is applied to the skin of the legs once a day. It is approved to treat
hot flashes and night sweats due to
menopause. It is not approved for other symptoms, such as vaginal dryness or irritation. For many women, the risks of taking Estrasorb may outweigh the potential benefits. Fortunately, there are several alternatives to Estrasorb for
menopause treatment, including:
- Other conventional medications
- Natural remedies
- Coping strategies.
Other Conventional Medications Uses as Alternatives to Estrasorb
There are many different estrogen medications that can serve as alternatives to Estrasorb. These estrogens are available in many different forms, including:
- Other gels, creams, or lotions applied to the skin -- Divigel®, Elestrin™, EstroGel®
- Vaginal creams or emulsions -- Estrace® Vaginal Cream, Ogen® Vaginal Cream, Premarin® Vaginal Cream
- Oral tablets -- Cenestin®, Enjuvia®, Estrace®, Femtrace®, Menest®, Ogen®, Premarin®
- Vaginal tablets -- Vagifem®
- Skin patches -- Alora®, Climara®, Estraderm®, Menostar®, Vivelle-Dot®
- Vaginal rings -- Estring®, Femring®
- Injections -- Delestrogen®, Depo®-Estradiol
- Spray (absorbed through the skin) -- Evamist™.
In addition, there are also many combination products (which combine estrogen with other hormones), such as:
