Guest guest Posted August 23, 2000 Report Share Posted August 23, 2000 For you ladies who are using Estrace, here is a warning from the National Institutes of Health website. Keep using your estrace, just wash the area clean before having sex. I don't think they know too much about vaginal estrogen use, so this is just a warning. For vaginal creams Avoid using latex condoms, diaphragms, or cervical caps for up to 72 hours after using estrogen vaginal creams. Certain estrogen products may contain oils in the creams that can weaken latex (rubber) products and cause condoms to break or leak, or cervical caps or diaphragms to wear out sooner. Check with your health care professional to make sure the vaginal estrogen product you are using can be used with latex devices. This medicine is often used at bedtime to increase effectiveness through better absorption. Vaginal creams or suppositories will melt and leak out of the vagina. A minipad or sanitary napkin will protect your clothing. Do not use tampons (like those used for menstrual periods) since they may soak up the medicine and make the medicine less effective. Avoid exposing your male sexual partner to your vaginal estrogen cream or suppository by not having sexual intercourse right after using these medicines. Your male partner might absorb the medicine through his penis if it comes in contact with the medicine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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