Estradiol Uses

Estradiol is used for Hormone Replacement Therapy, Post Menopausal Osteoporosis, Contraception

How Estradiol Works

Estradiol triggers a series of events that lead to a surge in luteinizing hormone and, in turn, induces ovulation. After ovulation, during the luteal phase, estradiol works in conjunction with progesterone to prepare the womb lining for implantation.

Common side effects of Estradiol

Headache, Sexual Dysfunction, Nausea, Mood Changes, Menstrual Bleeding at Irregular Intervals, Edema, Change In Body Weight, Breast Enlargement, Breast Tenderness, Abdominal Pain, Fibroid

Kunal is a registered pharmacist with RGUHS with over 4 years experience. He is a medicine content contributor at Health-Shoppe.com.