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can you apply estradiol vaginal cream to your face?

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WildernessBraving · 13/11/2024 20:52

like, to the upper lip for example, to help with the shrivelling up?

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DazedandConfusedat39 · 14/11/2024 09:58

Yes I know the difference between topical and systemic. Can you provide any evidence that topical estriol cream to the face increases the risk of RVO?

lechatnoire · 14/11/2024 10:15

DazedandConfusedat39 · 14/11/2024 09:58

Yes I know the difference between topical and systemic. Can you provide any evidence that topical estriol cream to the face increases the risk of RVO?

Only my own personal experience.

DazedandConfusedat39 · 14/11/2024 10:30

I presumed you were the poster from 2021 who had RVO. I'm sorry you had it but correlation doesn't equal causation; indeed increased age is a risk factor for RVO. If there was a genuine risk of blindness I doubt any of the aforementioned studies would have been allowed to proceed.

lechatnoire · 14/11/2024 10:31

DazedandConfusedat39 · 14/11/2024 10:30

I presumed you were the poster from 2021 who had RVO. I'm sorry you had it but correlation doesn't equal causation; indeed increased age is a risk factor for RVO. If there was a genuine risk of blindness I doubt any of the aforementioned studies would have been allowed to proceed.

No, I am not. The retinal specialist disagrees with you. HTH.

DazedandConfusedat39 · 14/11/2024 10:41

Then I hope your retinal specialist has raised awareness and published their concerns.

HarperTwo · 28/09/2025 12:52

I know this is an old thread but I thought it needed updating. Yes is the answer OP. There are well-documented clinical trials that prove it and you can spend ages reading about it. I know this is social media, but this was woman is knowledgeable and delved into finding the answers:

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