Estradiol

What Are The Uses Of Estradiol?

Estradiol/estradiol valerate is used for the treatment of the following conditions:

• Symptoms of menopause.
• Hypogonadism in case of women.
• Prostate cancer in case of men, breast cancer in women.

What Are The Side Effects Of Estradiol?

The  common side effects of  estradiol/estradiol valerate are:

• Bloating, vomiting, nausea
• Headache
• Breast tenderness, weight changes

Some severe (but less common) side effects are:

• Breast lumps
• Mental / mood changes
• Yellowing of eyes/skin
• Oedema (swelling of hands/feet)
• Increased urination/thirst
• Unusual vaginal bleeding

Please consult a physician if the symptoms are persistent.

What Are The Contraindications Of Estradiol?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Hyper sensitivity towards the drug estradiol/estradiol valerate or any other allergies.
• Vaginal bleeding of unknown cause, blood clots
• Cancer
• Heart disease, stroke
• Kidney disease, liver disease
• High blood pressure, high cholesterol