Estradiol + Dydrogesterone
Information about Estradiol + Dydrogesterone
Estradiol + Dydrogesterone Uses
Estradiol+Dydrogesterone is used in hormone replacement therapy.
How Estradiol + Dydrogesterone works
Estradiol + Dydrogesterone is a combination of two hormonal medicines: Estradiol and Dydrogesterone which are a part of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Estradiol works by restoring the falling levels of estrogen in the body which helps reduce distressing symptoms of menopause. However, it may affect the womb lining (endometrium) and increase the risk of endometrial cancer. Dydrogesterone is added to oppose the harmful effect of Estradiol on the womb lining and reduce cancer risk.
Common side effects of Estradiol + Dydrogesterone
Nausea, Headache, Breast pain, Irregular uterine bleeding
Expert advice for Estradiol + Dydrogesterone
- Estradiol + Dydrogesterone is used as a part of hormone replacement therapy to relieve symptoms of menopause.
- Take it at the same time everyday to help you remember to take it.
- Low-intensity exercise such as yoga may help with your symptoms. However, avoid infrequent, high-impact exercise.
- You may experience menstrual irregularities such as spotting or bleeding between menstrual periods or missed periods. Consult your doctor if this persists.
- Reduce your intake of caffeinated drinks and alcohol as these may make your symptoms worse.
- Ensure that you undergo regular breast screening (for presence of lumps or any abnormal changes) and cervical smear test while taking this medicine.
- Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor immediately if you notice unexplained swelling and pain in your limbs, shortness of breath, chest pain, severe headache, or changes in vision. These could be symptoms of a blood clot in a vein.