Comparing ways to apply vaginal estrogen cream
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares two methods of applying vaginal estrogen cream: using an applicator versus using your fingertip. It aims to see if the method affects estrogen levels in the blood for postmenopausal women.
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Who can take part
- You have gone through menopause (no period for at least 1 year) or have had your ovaries removed.
- You are willing to try both the applicator and fingertip methods to apply the cream.
- You speak English.
- You are a military healthcare beneficiary.
- You are not currently using any hormone replacement therapy or vaginal estrogen treatment.
- You have no history of blood clots, cancer, or active vaginal bleeding.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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