Generic name: estradiol (injection) [ ESS-tra-DYE-ol ]
Brand names: Delestrogen, Depo-Estradiol
Dosage form: intramuscular solution (cypionate 5 mg/mL; valerate 10 mg/mL; valerate 20 mg/mL; valerate 40 mg/mL)
Drug class:Estrogens
What is estradiol injection?
Estradiol is a form of estrogen, a female sex hormone that regulates many processes in the body.
Estradiol injection is used to treat certain symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness, burning, or irritation. It is also used to treat a lack of estrogen that is caused by ovarian failure or a condition called hypogonadism.
Some forms of estradiol injection are used in men to treat the symptoms of prostate cancer. Estradiol treats only the symptoms of prostate cancer but does not treat the cancer itself.
Estradiol injection may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use estradiol if you have: undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, liver disease, if you will have major surgery, or if you have ever had a heart attack, a stroke, a blood clot, or cancer of the breast, uterus/cervix, or vagina.
Do not use if you are pregnant.
Estradiol may increase your risk of developing a condition that may lead to uterine cancer. Report any unusual vaginal bleeding right away.
Using estradiol can increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, heart attack, or cancer of the breast, uterus, or ...
