Pros & Cons
Estradiol Valerate Pros and Cons
- Estradiol valerate can relieve many symptoms in postmenopausal women, including hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal atrophy, vaginal dryness, and vaginal irritation.
- You only need to take a single intramuscular injection of estradiol valerate once every 4 weeks.
- There is a lower-cost generic available.
- You need to go to a doctor’s office for an estradiol valerate injection.
- Hormone therapy with estradiol valerate is linked to an increased risk of blood clots, heart attack, and stroke.
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