A 56-year-old woman is complaining of vaginal dryness and dyspareunia. To treat her symptoms with the lowest adverse effects she should be prescribed:

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The best option would be a vaginal estradiol ring as it is effective in treating symptoms of vaginal dryness and dyspareunia with the lowest systemic adverse effects compared to oral estrogen or estrogen/progesterone combination therapy. The use of vaginal progesterone cream would not address the patient's symptoms.

A 56-Year-Old Woman Is Complaining of Vaginal Dryness and Dyspareunia