In endometriosis, cells that normally line the inside of the uterus (the endometrium) grow inappropriately outside on organs such as the ovaries, bladder, or rectum. Symptoms you may have: 1  Pelvic pain or cramps before or during your period.  Pain during or after sex.
Treatments for vaginal dryness caused by reduced estrogen levels include: 1  Estring. Estring is a vaginal ring that you or your doctor insert into your vagina. 2  Vagifem. Vagifem is a vaginal tablet that you insert into your vagina using a disposable applicator. 3  Premarin or Estrace.
After the 25 days are over, no pills are taken for three to five days. There also is continuous, combined therapy in which estrogen and progestin are taken together every day. A hormone replacement therapy patch is also available, and women also may be given a vaginal cream with estrogen for vaginal dryness.