Estradiol Pros and Cons
- Estradiol can help manage symptoms of menopause (symptoms that occur around the time you stop getting your menstrual cycle).
- This medication can lower the risk of osteoporosis (bone loss) after menopause.
- It comes as an oral tablet as well as topical products for application to the vagina.
- It is available in a lower-cost generic form.
- It can be difficult to remember to take estradiol cyclically (3 weeks on, 1 week off).
- Taking estrogen replacement therapy can increase your risk of hormone-related cancer, blood clots, heart attack, and stroke.
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