Estradiol is a female sex hormone that can be used as a drug to treat estrogen withdrawal problems in the body, especially during menopause.
Estradiol can be purchased from conventional prescription pharmacies, under the trade name Climaderm, Estraderm, Monorest, Lindisc or Ginedisc, for example.
The price of estradiol is about 70 reais, which may vary by brand and dosage.
Estradiol is indicated for the treatment of breast carcinoma, prostate carcinoma and postmenstrual osteoporosis prophylaxis.
The use of estradiol varies depending on the form of presentation, with general indications being:
The main side effects of estradiol are breast tenderness, headache, nausea, vomiting, water retention and increased blood pressure.
Estradiol is contraindicated in pregnant women in patients diagnosed or suspected of breast cancer, diagnosed or suspected estrogen-dependent neoplasm, genital hemorrhage, thrombophlebitis or thromboembolic disorders.
In addition, patients with hypersensitivity to estradiol or any of the components of the drug should not take estradiol.