What types of products are available to treat vaginal dryness and irritation?
If vaginal dryness is the only symptom, it’s best not to use a systemic estrogen. Over-the-counter products (lubricants such as Astroglide® or KY Jelly®, or moisturizers such as Replens®) can be tried. Usually by the time a woman sees her doctor, she would have already tried these products and they are not working, so vaginal estrogen can be tried. There are 3 types in Canada: tablet, ring, and cream.
