Estriol

What Are The Uses Of Estriol?

It is a steroid hormone which is used to complete the deficiency of female sex hormone called as oestrogen.

It is used in hormone replacement therapyin post-menopausal women.

It is available in the form of oral tablets, vaginal tubes and vaginal suppositories.

What Are The Side Effects Of Estriol?

Some of the side-effects are:

• Increased vaginal discharge
• Leg cramps
• Abdominal pain
• Swelling
• Gall bladder disorders
• Abnormal urine discharge

Consult your doctor if any of  the following severe side effects occurs:

• Severe headache
• Increase in blood pressure
• Breathing problems
• Allergic reactions such as itching, redness
• Rashes

What Are The Contraindications Of Estriol?

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

• Pregnant or planning for pregnancy, breast feeding
• Endometrial hyperplasia (Untreated thickening of the lining of the womb)
• Liver disease
• Abnormal vaginal bleeding
• Blood disorders
• Blood clot in a vein of the leg