Dray
Disappointed
On the plus side, the order is shipped quickly and I get the new bottle before the old one is empty. On the negative side, I have had ZERO benefit from my many menopause symptoms while on this Winona Estrogen cream. The pharmacist said this product is a weakened version of the same milligram estrogen from our local pharmacies.
Response from By WinonaFeb 24, 2026
We are sorry to hear that you are disappointed with your treatment plan, Dray. We see that you just started your treatment plan in December. It often takes around 3 months for the body to adjust and respond to the influx of hormones, so it is possible that you are not a therapeutic level. We don't want to give you too much hormone to fast, and we also don't want to give you too little either. Just as it takes time for you body to slowly stop producing its own hormones, it also takes time for your body to acclimate to having them again. We ask that patients complete a Follow Up around the 10 week mark to gauge responsiveness and progress. We see that you just completed it, so we are hopeful that your Winona doctor can adjust your dosage to get the relief you need! Winona specializes in personalized hormone replacement therapy, and we can understand how confusing it can be to receive different advice from a different health care professional. However, each patient receives a unique dose and application method tailored to their specific symptoms, lifestyle, and history. Personalized medications are developed in our compounding pharmacies and require a doctor’s prescription to create. These medications are produced per patient, unlike medications sold over-the-counter that are mass-produced using standard formulas. Your pharmacist may not be aware of how compounded medications or HRT is prescribed. We want you to be happy with your treatment plan and wish for you to gain complete relief. A member of our patient care team has emailed you for further clarification and support! We look forward to communicating with you!