List of side effects of estradiol which may occur as a result of its use or have been associated with estrogen and/or progestogen therapy includes:[1][2]
Gynecological: changes in vaginal bleeding, dysmenorrhea, increase in size of uterine leiomyomata, vaginitis including vaginal candidiasis, changes in cervical secretion and cervical ectropion, ovarian cancer, endometrial hyperplasia, endometrial cancer, nipple discharge, galactorrhea, fibrocystic breast changes and breast cancer.
Cardiovascular: chest pain, deep and superficial venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, thrombophlebitis, myocardial infarction, stroke, and increased blood pressure.
Gastrointestinal: nausea and vomiting, abdominal cramps, bloating, diarrhea, dyspepsia, dysuria, gastritis, cholestatic jaundice, increased incidence of gallbladder disease, pancreatitis, or enlargement of hepatic hemangiomas.
Cutaneous: chloasma or melasma (which may continue despite discontinuation of the drug), erythema multiforme, erythema nodosum, otitis media, hemorrhagic eruption, loss of scalp hair, pruritus, or rash.
Ocular: retinal vascular thrombosis, steepening of corneal curvature or intolerance to contact lenses.
Central: headache, migraine, dizziness, chorea, nervousness/anxiety, mood disturbances, irritability, changes in libido, worsening of epilepsy, and increased risk of dementia.
Others: changes in weight, reduced carbohydrate tolerance, worsening of porphyria, edema, arthralgias, bronchitis, leg cramps, hemorrhoids, urticaria, angioedema, anaphylactic reactions, syncope, toothache, tooth disorder, urinary incontinence, hypocalcemia, exacerbation of asthma, and increased triglycerides.
Listofsideeffectsofestradiol which may occur as a result of its use or have been associated with estrogen and/or progestogen therapy includes: Gynecological:...
pregnancy. It also has important effects in many other tissues including bone, fat, skin, liver, and the brain. Though estradiol levels in males are much lower...
treatment of prostate cancer. The medication is taken by mouth or by injection into muscle or fat once every 1 to 4 weeks. Sideeffectsofestradiol valerate...
target of estrogens like endogenous estradiol. Due to its estrogenic activity, estradiol has antigonadotropic effects and can inhibit fertility and suppress...
per week. Sideeffectsofestradiol benzoate include breast tenderness, breast enlargement, nausea, headache, and fluid retention. Estradiol benzoate is...
a month. Sideeffectsofestradiol enantate include breast tenderness, breast enlargement, nausea, headache, and fluid retention. Estradiol enantate is...
has been given by injection into muscle usually once a month. Sideeffectsofestradiol undecylate in men may include breast tenderness, breast development...
to estradiol, EE is more resistant to metabolism, has greatly improved bioavailability when taken by mouth, and shows relatively increased effects in...
no androgenic sideeffects and has little effect on metabolic and lipid hemostatic parameters. Birth control pills containing estradiol valerate/dienogest...
target of estrogens like endogenous estradiol. Due to its estrogenic activity, estradiol has antigonadotropic effects and can inhibit fertility and suppress...
Common sideeffectsof anastrozole include hot flashes, altered mood, joint pain, and nausea. Severe sideeffects include an increased risk of heart disease...
insufficiently suppressed by estradiol alone, antiandrogens can be used to suppress or block the effectsof residual testosterone. Oral estradiol often has difficulty...
ER with potent antiestrogenic activity and tissue-specific effects distinct from estradiol. Raloxifene is an ER agonist in bone and the cardiovascular...
some proponents of BHT have not been confirmed through scientific testing. Specific hormones used in BHT include estrone, estradiol, progesterone, testosterone...
oestrogen patch, is a transdermal delivery system for estrogens such as estradiol and ethinylestradiol which can be used in menopausal hormone therapy,...
analogue family of medications. It works by decreasing gonadotropins and therefore decreasing testosterone and estradiol. Common sideeffects include hot...
been found to increase estradiol and cortisol levels and hence could have slight indirect estrogenic and glucocorticoid effects. The medication has also...
2018-04-15. Retrieved 2018-04-15. Comparison of the effectsof Eugynon and Neogynon (.05 mg ethinyl estradiol with .5 mg norgestrel or with .25 mg d-norgestrel...
the long-term effectsof the menopause, such as bone resorption and unfavourable changes in blood lipids. The administration ofestradiol halts, or reverses...
treatment of menopausal symptoms in women. It is taken by mouth once daily or given as a vaginal ring once every three months. Sideeffectsofestradiol acetate...
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