Comparing estrogen cream application methods in postmenopausal women
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of applying vaginal estrogen cream—using an applicator versus using your fingertip—to see if one method changes your estrogen levels more. It may help you choose the most effective way to use your prescribed cream.
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Who can take part
- You have gone through menopause (no periods for at least 1 year)
- You are eligible for and willing to use vaginal estrogen cream
- You can apply the cream yourself using both an applicator and your fingertip
- You are a military healthcare beneficiary
- You are not currently using hormone replacement therapy or vaginal estrogen
- You have no history of blood clots or active cancer
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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