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Medicines prasteroneQuestion & answer

prasterone · Medicine question

Is prasterone the same as vaginal oestrogen?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

No. Prasterone is a steroid precursor that vaginal cells convert into both oestrogen and androgen metabolites.

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Intrarosa 6.5mg pessaryemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 4

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