Think of Intrarosa as an Alternative to Vaginal Estrogen for Pain During Sex

September 2017

Intrarosa (in-trah-ROH-sah, prasterone) will be a new Rx option to treat pain during intercourse in postmenopausal women.

Think of Intrarosa as an alternative to low-dose vaginal estrogen (Estrace Cream, Vagifem, etc) or the oral tab Osphena (ospemifene).

These meds help reduce pain during sex caused by vaginal changes during menopause.

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Table of Contents

Storage & Disposal Don't Break the Cold Chain With Refrigerated and Frozen Meds
Dosage Forms Get the Answers to Common Questions About Chewable Tabs
Menopause Think of Intrarosa as an Alternative to Vaginal Estrogen for Pain During Sex
Cannabinoids Help Patients Using Medical Marijuana Stay Safe
Hypertension Watch for Commonly Used Meds and Supplements That May Increase Blood Pressure
Insulin Understand How "Basal" Insulins for Type 2 Diabetes Compare
Dermatology Patients Should Treat New Tattoos as Wounds
Neurology & Pain Be Familiar With Meds Used for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
Multiple Sclerosis Know How Meds for Treating Multiple Sclerosis Stack Up
Liver Disease Watch for More Patients Being Treated for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Women's Health Stay Alert for Confusion With Prenatal Vitamins