What is Estradiol Micronized ?

Estradiol Micronized is a form of estrogen, a female hormone involved in several processes in the body. It is often prescribed for managing symptoms associated with menopause such as hot flashes, and vaginal dryness. Additionally, it is used in hormone replacement therapy to maintain hormone levels in postmenopausal women and those with ovarian failure.

• Headache
• Nausea
• Breast tenderness or enlargement
• Vomiting
• Abdominal cramps
• Bloating
• Changes in menstrual cycle
• Weight change
• Mood swings
• Irritability

• Increased risk of endometrial cancer
• Increased risk of breast cancer
• Increased risk of blood clots (deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism)
• Increased risk of stroke
• Increased risk of heart attack
• Should not be used by pregnant women
• May exacerbate asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, and migraines
• Possibility of severe hypercalcemia in patients with breast cancer and bone metastases
• Patients with liver impairment should be monitored
• May cause jaundice and other liver-function disturbances