Estradiol
Information about Estradiol
Estradiol uses
Estradiol is used for hormone replacement therapy and post menopausal osteoporosis.
How estradiol works
Estradiol is an estrogen (female sex hormone). In women who are undergoing or have attained menopause, it prevents symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats and mood swings. It also prevents the bones from becoming porous and fragile (osteoporosis).
Common side effects of estradiol
Headache, Breast pain, Nausea, Bloating, Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Breast enlargement, Edema (swelling), Hair loss, Uterine bleeding, Depression, Joint pain, Leg cramps, Leukorrhea, Urinary tract infection, Itching, Irritable bladder, Vaginal inflammation, Altered libido, Hypersensitivity, Dizziness, Migraine, Gall bladder disease, Chloasma (melasma), Vaginal erosion, Vaginal ulcers, Ovarian cancer, Decreased calcium level in blood
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Expert advice for Estradiol
- You have been prescribed Estradiol as a part of hormone replacement therapy to relieve symptoms of menopause.
- It may also be used for preventing osteoporosis in postmenopausal women who are at high risk of fractures.
- Take it at the same time everyday to help you remember to take it.
- Inform your doctor if you experience any unusual vaginal bleeding or spotting, abnormal vaginal discharge or vaginal discomfort while taking Estradiol.
- It may increase the risk of breast cancer. Have regular breast examinations.
- Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor immediately if you notice unexplained swelling and pain in your limbs, shortness of breath, chest pain, or changes in vision. These could be symptoms of a blood clot in a vein.
Frequently asked questions for Estradiol
Estradiol
Q. What is Estradiol and what is it used for?
Estradiol is an estrogen hormone. It helps in treating estrogen deficiency symptoms like hot flushes (red and warm face) and vaginal dryness in women. It is also used to prevent osteoporosis (thinning and weakening of bones) in postmenopausal women, who are at high risk of fractures and have limited treatment choice.
Q. When and how to take Estradiol?
Take Estradiol as per your doctor's advice. However, you must try to take Estradiol at the same time of each day, to ensure the consistent levels of medicine in your body.
Q. What if I miss a dose of Estradiol?
If you miss a dose, you should take it as soon as possible. If the dose was missed by more than 12 hours, you should not take the missed dose and simply continue the usual dosing schedule.