Estradiol acetate
Estradiol acetate is a synthetic estrogen that is used in hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and for the treatment of menopausal symptoms. It is a prodrug of estradiol, the primary female sex hormone, and is converted into estradiol in the body.
Pharmacology[edit | edit source]
Estradiol acetate is a prodrug of estradiol, meaning it is metabolized into estradiol in the body. It is administered orally, and has a longer half-life than estradiol, allowing for less frequent dosing. The conversion of estradiol acetate to estradiol occurs in the liver.
Clinical use[edit | edit source]
Estradiol acetate is used primarily in hormone replacement therapy for menopausal women. It helps to alleviate symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness. In addition, it is used in the treatment of hypoestrogenism, a condition characterized by low levels of estrogen in the body.
Side effects[edit | edit source]
Like all medications, estradiol acetate can cause side effects. The most common side effects include nausea, vomiting, bloating, stomach cramps, changes in weight, changes in menstrual periods, and headache. More serious side effects can include breast lumps, mental/mood changes, severe stomach/abdominal pain, unusual vaginal bleeding, and dark urine.
See also[edit | edit source]
 | This pharmacology-related article is a stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it. |
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
