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Could you have vaginal atrophy?

Print out and complete this quick self-assessment to see if the symptoms you're experiencing could be caused by vaginal atrophy. If so, you should know it's a common medical condition that you don't have to live with. Your doctor can help find the right treatment for you.

1. Has it been at least 1 year since your last menstrual period?

Yes  No

2. Has your health care professional told you that you are menopausal?

Yes  No

If you answered "yes" to either of these questions, please continue.

For each of the statements below, please rate whether you experience them "always," "sometimes," or "never."

1.       Sexual intercourse is painful for me.

Always  Sometimes  Never

2.       I experience vaginal dryness.

Always  Sometimes  Never

3.       I experience burning in and around the vagina.

Always  Sometimes  Never

4.       I experience itching in and around the vagina.

Always  Sometimes  Never

5.       I use lubricants, such as K-Y® Jelly*, for sexual intercourse.

Always  Sometimes  Never

If you checked "always" or "sometimes" for one or more of the statements above, you may want to make an appointment with your doctor. Remember to bring your self-assessment to help you explain your symptoms to your doctor.

You may not have to live with vaginal dryness and painful intercourse after menopause. Ask your doctor if Premarin Vaginal Cream can help.

Find helpful tips about getting the conversation started with your doctor, and some important questions to ask: Doctor Discussion Guide.

*K-Y® Jelly is a registered trademark of McNeil-PPC.

Important Safety Information
What is the most important information I should know about PREMARIN Vaginal Cream (an estrogen mixture)?

  • Using estrogen-alone may increase your chance of getting cancer of the uterus (womb)
  • Report any unusual vaginal bleeding right away while you are using PREMARIN Vaginal Cream. Vaginal bleeding after menopause may be a warning sign of cancer of the uterus (womb). Your healthcare provider should check any unusual vaginal bleeding to find the cause
  • Do not use estrogen-alone to prevent heart disease, heart attacks, strokes or dementia (decline in brain function)
  • Using estrogen-alone may increase your chances of getting strokes or blood clots
  • Do not use estrogens with progestins to prevent heart disease, heart attacks, or dementia
  • Using estrogens with progestins may increase your chances of getting heart attacks, strokes, breast cancer, or blood clots
  • Using estrogens with progestins may increase your chance of getting dementia, based on a study of women age 65 years or older
  • You and your healthcare provider should talk regularly about whether you still need treatment with PREMARIN Vaginal Cream

PREMARIN® Vaginal Cream is used after menopause to treat menopausal changes in and around the vagina and painful intercourse caused by these changes.

It should not be used if you have unusual vaginal bleeding, have or had cancer of the breast or uterus, had a stroke or heart attack, have or had blood clots or liver problems, are allergic to any of its ingredients, or think you may be pregnant.

Most common side effects include headache, infection, abdominal pain, back pain, accidental injury, and vaginitis.

Please see Patient Information. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call
1-800-FDA-1088.

Ask your doctor if Premarin Vaginal Cream is right for you