New Intrarosa Is an Alternative to Vaginal Estrogen for Dyspareunia

September 2017

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

It's a vaginal insert used nightly for moderate to severe symptoms.

Think of Intrarosa as an alternative to low-dose vaginal estrogen (Estrace Cream, Estring, Vagifem, etc). These all have local effects...and limited systemic absorption.

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New Intrarosa Is an Alternative to Vaginal Estrogen for Dyspareunia

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