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(Also Known As: ESTRADIOL- 17B)
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Why is this medication prescribed
Estradiol transdermal system is a type of estrogen used to treat symptoms associated with menopause: hot flashes (feelings of warmth in the face, neck, and chest), sweating, sleep disturbances, vaginal discomfort (dryness and itching), poor concentration, and irritability. It is also used in the treatment of female hypogonadism, female castration, primary ovarian failure, conditions caused by low amounts of estrogen such as atrophic vaginitis, and uterine bleeding caused by a hormonal imbalance.
Estradiol transdermal system is also used with diet, calcium supplements, and exercise to slow the progression of osteoporosis, a disease common in women after menopause resulting in bones that break easily.
Estradiol transdermal system may be used alone or together with a progestin taken 10 or more days each cycle.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What other information should I know
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. You should have a complete physical examination, including blood pressure measurements, breast and pelvic exams, and a Pap test at least yearly. Follow your doctor's directions for examining your breasts; report any lumps immediately.
Before you have any laboratory tests, tell the laboratory personnel that you are using estradiol transdermal system; this medication may interfere with some laboratory tests.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
Warnings
| Estrogens have been reported to increase the risk of endometrial cancer in postmenopausal women. If you have abnormal vaginal bleeding, your doctor may do tests to check for endometrial cancer. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this drug.Do not use estradiol transdermal system if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. Treatment with estrogen during pregnancy can cause birth defects in the fetus. Estrogens do not prevent miscarriage and should not be used to prevent breast engorgement after giving birth. If you become pregnant while using estradiol transdermal system, call your doctor immediately. |
In case of emergency overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
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