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 (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Aloe vera gel can help.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Reactions to estrogen are seen. These can happen with topical and oral preparations both. Since you have swelling and wheals on using estrogen this is suggestive of an allergic reaction. To relieve the dryness you can use alternate moisturising agents that are hypoallergic in nature like aloe vera gel and XXXXXXX butter. Regular use can help in decreasing the dryness that you feel.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
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Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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