Estradiol

Estradiol treats symptoms of menopause like hot flashes and vaginal dryness, irritation and burning. The drug is also prescribed for hypogonadism.

Drug Uses

Estradiol injections are taken for preventing menopause symptoms like hot flashes and vaginal dryness, irritation and burning. It is also given against hypogonadism. In men, some forms of the Estradiol injections are administered for treating symptoms of prostrate cancer.

How Taken

Take care to follow the prescription. Never go for larger amounts and do not use the drug for longer periods, unless recommended by the physician. The injection is normally administered in the muscles. Unless you are aware of how to inject the medicine, do not go for self-injection.

Missed Dose

If an injection is missed, you can have it once you remember it. However, do no take the missed injection if it is almost time for your regular dosage. It is advised not to take extra injection to make up for the missed dosage.

If you think of having taken an overdose, contact your doctor immediately. Some of the overdose symptoms include vomiting, nausea and vaginal bleeding.

More Information

Before your doctor decides to prescribe Estradiol, you have to tell your doctor about all your health history. Tell the doctor if you have diabetes, angina, epilepsy, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or triglycerides, heart disease, liver/kidney disease, asthma, migraines, depression or if your uterus is removed.

While you are on Estradiol medication, never miss the regular check ups and doctor’s appointments. It is necessary for check ups on a regular basis, may be every 3 to 6 months.

Warnings/Precautions

Estradiol is normally not prescribed if you have a history of stroke, blood clot, hormone-related cancer, circulation problems and abnormal vaginal bleeding.

Belonging to FDA pregnancy category X, Estradiol is known to cause birth defects. Pregnant women should never go for Estradiol injection. The doctors may go for a pregnancy test before prescribing the drug. As Estradiol is excreted into breast milk, breast-feeding mothers should avoid the drug as it can cause harm to the new born.

The drug is also known to increases the risk of developing endometrial hyperplasia, a condition that may lead to uterus cancer. It has also been found that long -term use of Estradiol increase the risk of breast cancer and heart attack.

Side effects

While taking Estradiol, you may come across allergic reactions like hives, difficult breathing and swelling (face, lips, throat, tongue).

Some of the serious side effects noticed are chest pain, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, sweating, nausea, numbness, headache, vision problems, speech problems, pain or swelling in lower leg, abnormal vaginal bleeding, jaundice and lump in breast. If you notice any of the above-mentioned side effects, contact the doctor immediately without any delay.

Vomiting, swollen breasts, acne, loss of appetite, decreased sex drive, difficulty having an orgasm, dizziness, swelling of ankles or feet and vaginal pain are some of the lesser known side effects that come with estradiol.

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