Anyone use Estrace?

pawcall · May 2010

I posted about this on TTGP yesterday, so my apologies if you already read about this.

My ob/gyn prescribed Estrace estrogen cream for vaginal dryness and irritation, but when I did a little internet research, I saw that it was rated X and should not be used by anyone who is, or plans to become pregnant. The ladies on TTGP told me that many IF docs prescribe it, so I was hoping for some insight.

I called my regular doc for her opinion and she said she would NOT recommend using it while TTC, but that the OB/GYN really had the last say. The thing is, I don't have a lot of trust for this particular OB/GYN (when I do get pregnant, I will choose a new doctor. I didn't like her at all. But my insurance won't cover another visit just to meet docs, so I need to wait until I'm either pregnant, or I've been TTC unsuccessfully long enough to seek medical help).

Any insights you have would be REALLY appreciated.

njohnson1972 · May 2010

A few of the medicines for IVF say don't take while pregnant. It is different when it is used as part of protocol for achieving pregnancy.

I haven't take an estrogen cream. I have done shots and will be start an estrogen suppository soon. And then an estrogen patch and pills. All of this while trying to get pregnant. But all of this is directed by my RE.

I do believe that it is important to have a doctor you feel comfortable with and can trust. I would consider paying out of pocket for a visit to a new doctor. Its worth the $150 office visit to have peace of mind in the quality of care you are receiving.

Good luck!

GenRN45 · May 2010

i take estrace pills. no experience with the cream. Sorry.

ETA: i should have said that I started taking them after ET, and continue to take them 2x daily. I will take them until the end of first tri.

Yellow_Daisy · May 2010

I am taking Estrace pills right now. They are to help thicken your lining but I am not taking them after the actual IUI. I don't know if it is a problem but I trust my RE.

rachel06 · May 2010

I don't know about the cream but I took and will be taking the estrace pills for my FET. I don't know if you're seeing and ob/gyn for your treatment but I would not feel comfortable seeing a dr about IF if I didn't have complete confidence in them. I switched RE's for this reason. In general most regular doctors do not know enough about IF to understand the reasoning for using things like this. There are a lot of medicines that I have taken that say not to take during pregnancy. I don't know anything about your diagnosis or treatment so I am sorry I can't be of more help. GL!

CharBart · May 2010

I have been and will be on estrace for this current IVF. Typically a RE will prscribe medications like these when the patient is going through a course of treatment and under supervision/monitoring. If you are not comfortable with you doctor I would suggest finding a new one before you become pg.

Missy0708 · May 2010

My RE uses Estrace the last 10 days of my cycle to "prime" me for the IVF cycle. I

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