Estra-V 40

Estradiol is a prescription medication used to treat symptoms of menopause including hot flashes and vaginal dryness. It is also used to treat conditions in which a woman's ovaries do not produce enough estrogen naturally (hypoestrogenism).

Estradiol is a form of the hormone estrogen. It replaces estrogen that is not naturally produced by the ovaries.

This medication comes is available as a topical cream, a transdermal patch, a transdermal gel, a transdermal spray, a vaginal insert, and an oral tablet. It is usually taken once a day.

This medication is available in an injectable form to be given directly into a muscle (IM) by a healthcare professional.

Estradiol is also available in several combination products and hormonal contraceptives. This medication page only refers to the single-ingredient preparations.

Common side effects of estradiol include headache, breast pain, nausea, and bloating.

If you take too much estradiol, call your healthcare provider or local Poison Control Center, or seek emergency medical attention right away.

If estradiol is administered by a healthcare provider in a medical setting, it is unlikely that an overdose will occur. However, if overdose is suspected, seek emergency medical attention.

Store estradiol at room temperature.

Keep this and all medicines out of the reach of children.