What is estradiol?
Estradiol (generic Estrace) is a form of estrogen, a female hormone that regulates several processes in the body. As a prescription medication, estradiol is used to help reduce symptoms of menopause (such as hot flashes, vaginal changes, and to prevent bone loss). It is also prescribed to treat certain types of cancers in both men and is used by women who are not able to produce enough estrogen naturally.
Consult with your doctor about whether estradiol is right for you.
What are the most common side effects of estradiol?
Adverse side effects to estradiol are rare, although sometimes patients who take the dru experience nausea, trouble sleeping, weight gain, headaches, breast pain, and vaginal itching or discharge.
Rarely, more serious side effects occur, including chest pain, signs of stroke, heart attack, or blood clot, swelling in the abdomen, yellowing of the skin and eyes, memory problems, and abnormalv aginal bleeding.
This is not a complete list of side effects. For more information on adverse conditions associated with estradiol, please talk to your doctor directly.
Estradiol (generic Estrace) is a form of estrogen, a female hormone that regulates several processes in the body. As a prescription medication, estradiol is used to help reduce symptoms of menopause (such as hot flashes, vaginal changes, and to prevent bone loss). It is also prescribed to treat certain types of cancers in both men and is used by women who are not able to produce enough estrogen naturally.
Consult with your doctor about whether estradiol is right for you.
Adverse side effects to estradiol are rare, although sometimes patients who take the dru experience nausea, trouble sleeping, weight gain, headaches, breast pain, and vaginal itching or discharge.
Rarely, more serious side effects occur, including chest pain, signs of stroke, heart attack, or blood clot, swelling in the abdomen, yellowing of the skin and eyes, memory problems, and abnormalv aginal bleeding.
This is not a complete list of side effects. For more information on adverse conditions associated with estradiol, please visit the National Institutes of Health’s DailyMed webpage.
It might take a while. Estrogen medications such as estradiol can take several weeks to several months before maximum effectiveness is achieved.
Do not take it more often or in larger quantities than prescribed. Doing so will not improve its efficacy, and can increase the likelihood of adverse effects.
The usual starting dose for estradiol is 1 to 2 mg taken one to three times daily. However, each patient’s dose is tailored to their own needs. How much you are prescribed will depend on the condition you are treating and other individual factors. You doctor will likely check your progress on a regular basis (every 3 to 6 months) and adjust your dosage accordingly.
Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label.
Estradiol is currently only available via prescription. This means the use of this drug must be authorized by a licensed health care provider.
Providers on Sesame can write a prescription – or refill an existing one – during a virtual or in-person visit. Depending on the medication, you can arrange for same-day pickup at a pharmacy near you. Book an online consultation with a real, licensed provider on Sesame today to determine whether or not estradiol is right for you.
Note that all prescriptions are at the discretion of your health care provider. Providers on Sesame cannot prescribe controlled substances.
Yes! Talk to a provider on Sesame and get your online doctor prescription or refill ordered right away for fast and convenient pickup from a pharmacy of your choice.
Note that all prescriptions are at the discretion of your clinician.
