Vaginally administered estrogens

Vaginally administered estrogens are estrogens that are delivered by intravaginal administration. Vaginally administered estrogens are thereby exerting their effects mainly in the nearby tissue, with more limited systemic effects compared to orally administered estrogens. It will not protect a woman against osteoporosis nor will it alleviate the hot flushes and hormonal imbalance caused by menopause.