I Have Had Reactions To The Estrogen My Gynecologist Precsribed.

Posted on Sun, 26 May 2019

Question: I have had reactions to the Estrogen my gynecologist precsribed. Whether oral, vaginal cream, or the patch, my lower legs swell significantly and red webbing type whelps appear. My dr. Insists this is not an allergic reaction to Estrogen yet EVERY time i try it in desperation, even the smallest dose of cream to give my dryness some relief, the same thing happens. So i stopped trying. But I’m only 56 and drying up and shriveling up like an old prune. I am so dry everywhere that i can hardly stand it. Even underwear hurt due to dryness. Do you know anything about this sensitivity? Are there alternatives?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Local application of moisturisers can help.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
If the swelling and whelps appear every time you try the cream then it is likely to be an allergic reaction only. The dryness that you have is due to deficiency of estrogen. Replacement can only hep in relieving the symptoms properly.
Other than estrogen you can use a good moisturising lotion or aloe vera gel or XXXXXXX butter regularly in the dry areas for relief. This will also help in decreasing the pain and irritation that you have.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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