Oestrogel
Oestrogel Products are primarily used for
Hormone replacement therapy, Post menopausal osteoporosis
About Oestrogel Products
Uses of Oestrogel Products
Estradiol is used for hormone replacement therapy and post menopausal osteoporosis.
Oestrogel Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Oestrogel are Breast pain, Breast enlargement, Hair loss, Uterine bleeding, Depression, Joint pain, Leg cramps, Leukorrhea, Urinary tract infection, Itching, Irritable bladder.
How Oestrogel Products work
Estradiol is an estrogen (female sex hormone). In women who are undergoing or have attained menopause, it prevents symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats and mood swings. It also prevents the bones from becoming porous and fragile (osteoporosis).
Patient Concerns about Oestrogel Products
Frequently asked questions about Oestrogel Products
Frequently asked questions about Estradiol
Q. What is Oestrogel and what is it used for?
Oestrogel is an estrogen hormone. It helps in treating estrogen deficiency symptoms like hot flushes (red and warm face) and vaginal dryness in women. It is also used to prevent osteoporosis (thinning and weakening of bones) in postmenopausal women, who are at high risk of fractures and have limited treatment choice.
Q. When and how to take Oestrogel?
Take Oestrogel as per your doctor's advice. However, you must try to take Oestrogel at the same time of each day, to ensure the consistent levels of medicine in your body.
Q. What if I miss a dose of Oestrogel?
If you miss a dose, you should take it as soon as possible. If the dose was missed by more than 12 hours, you should not take the missed dose and simply continue the usual dosing schedule.
Q. What are the most common side effects which I may experience while taking Oestrogel?
The common side effects associated with Oestrogel are lower abdominal pain, periods pain, breast tenderness, endometrial hyperplasia (thickening of uterus lining) and vaginal discharge. Most of these symptoms are temporary. However, if these persist, check with your doctor as soon as possible.
Q. What can I take for estrogen deficiency?
For estrogen deficiency, treatment is based on the underlying cause. Your doctor may choose from a variety of medications depending upon whether your are young or old or have had your menopause. The medications will also depend upon whether you are estrogen deficient or have high progesterone levels, etc. You may be given bio-identical estradiol or estriol or counterbalance with natural progesterone.
Q. Who should not take Oestrogel?
Oestrogel should not be taken by patients who have unusual vaginal bleeding, liver problems, or bleeding disorder. It should also be avoided to patients who are pregnant or are allergic to Oestrogel. Patients who have had uterus or breast cancer, had a stroke or heart attack, or currently have or had blood clots should also avoid this medicine.
Q. What are the serious side effects of Oestrogel?
Serious side effects of Oestrogel are uncommon and do not affect everyone. These serious side effects may include breast cancer, ovarian cancer, uterus cancer, stroke, heart attack, blood clots, gallbladder disease and dementia.