Last reviewed on RxList 9/14/2016. Estrace (estradiol) vaginal cream is a preparation of estrogen, a female hormone, for topical application to the vaginal area used to treat certain symptoms of menopause such as dryness, burning, and itching of the vaginal area and urgency or irritation with urination.
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