Rapid dissolve tablets (RDTs) are a newer option for women’s hormone health. If you have used a vaginal cream or gel before, you may have felt that it can be messy, hard to dose correctly, and not always convenient.
An RDT is a small tablet that dissolves quickly, either in the vagina or under the tongue, without the mess of a cream or the bulkiness of a suppository.
Compounding makes RDTs a possible option. Instead of being limited to a single pre-made product, a compounding pharmacist can work with your provider to combine the right ingredients into a tablet built around your specific needs.
Vaginal Estrogen Tablets for Dryness and Discomfort
Vaginal dryness and thinning tissue, often called vaginal atrophy, are common during and after menopause. Hormones like estriol, estradiol, and testosterone have long been used to treat it.
Creams work well for many women, but they are not for everyone. Some patients find them inconvenient or uncomfortable to use consistently. In a study of postmenopausal women, those using vaginal tablets adhered to treatment more consistently than those using creams or gels.
Examples of tablets your provider might consider:
- Estradiol 5 mcg Rapid Dissolve Vaginal Tablet
- Estriol 0.5 mg/Testosterone 0.5 mg Rapid Dissolve Vaginal Tablet
- Estriol 0.5 mg Rapid Dissolve Vaginal Tablet
Vaginal Tablets for Sexual Wellness
Sexual difficulties after menopause are not usually caused by just one thing. Hormones play a role, but so do emotional wellbeing and how well blood flows to sensitive tissue.
Sometimes, even after hormone levels have been addressed, something still feels off, and adequate blood flow may be the reason.
There are vaginal tablets designed specifically to support blood flow rather than hormone levels. These do not increase desire on their own, but by helping tissue become more sensitive and responsive, they may improve potential to climax.
Examples include:
- Arginine 12 mg/Papaverine HCl 0.2 mg Rapid Dissolve Vaginal Tablet
- Sildenafil 2 mg/Arginine 12 mg Rapid Dissolve Vaginal Tablet
Testosterone Tablets That Dissolve Under the Tongue
Testosterone is increasingly recognized as an important hormone for women too, not just men, and many women experience symptoms when their levels are low.
The challenge has been getting enough of it into the system. Creams and gels applied to the skin do not always absorb well, and there is currently no testosterone product made specifically for women available commercially.
A sublingual tablet, one that dissolves under the tongue or against the cheek, takes a different route. Because it is absorbed directly through the mucous membranes in the mouth rather than swallowed, more of it can reach the bloodstream.
For the best results, patients are typically advised to avoid eating or drinking for about 30 minutes after taking it.
Examples include:
- Testosterone 0.5 mg Rapid Dissolve Tablet
- Testosterone 5 mg Rapid Dissolve Tablet
Is This Right for You?
Rapid dissolve tablets are still a newer option, but they may be worth considering if you have struggled with the mess of creams, the inconvenience of suppositories, or simply have not gotten the results you hoped for with other forms.
Because every formula can be adjusted in strength and combination, your provider and pharmacist can work together to find what fits your needs best.
Talk to your healthcare provider or reach out to Pharmasave Kensington to find out whether a rapid dissolve tablet could be a good fit for you.
