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Estradiol Treatment Report

Category: Prescription Drugs

Most Popular Types: Vivelle-Dot Patch, Estrace, Climara HRT patch (Show all)

See also: Bi-Est, Estrogen patch

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13 patient evaluations for Estradiol

#1ladyjane

Sex: F

Data Quality: 1 star

Pain: Some

Fatigue: All

Sleep: All

Stiffness: All

function: None

external_stress: All

Stickman: all
Description:F53y
CFS:?y
FM:16y Dx
by #1ladyjane
See #1ladyjane's full Estradiol history

**Purpose:** Menopause *(Started Apr 01, 2007)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Jan 15, 2012	1 mg Daily	Slight	Mild	Always	Not at all

Date: Jan 15, 2012
Advice & Tips: I found that the side effects were undesirable (hair falling out). Adverse effects, which may occur as a result of use of estradiol and have been associated with estrogen and/or progestin therapy, include changes in vaginal bleeding, dysmenorrhea, increase in size of uterine leiomyomata, vaginitis including vaginal candidiasis, changes in cervical secretion and cervical ectropion, ovarian cancer, endometrial hyperplasia, endometrial cancer, nipple discharge, galactorrhea, fibrocystic breast changes and breast cancer. Cardiovascular effects include chest pain, deep and superficial venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, thrombophlebitis, myocardial infarction, stroke, and increased blood pressure. Gastrointestinal effects include nausea and vomiting, abdominal cramps, bloating, diarrhea, dyspepsia, dysuria, gastritis, cholestatic jaundice, increased incidence of gallbladder disease, pancreatitis, or enlargement of hepatic hemangiomas. Skin adverse effects include chloasma or melasma that may continue despite discontinuation of the drug. Other effects on the skin include erythema multiforme, erythema nodosum, otitis media, hemorrhagic eruption, loss of scalp hair, hirsutism, pruritus, or rash. Adverse effects on the eyes include retinal vascular thrombosis, steepening of corneal curvature or intolerance to contact lenses. Adverse central nervous system effects include headache, migraine, dizziness, mental depression, chorea, nervousness/anxiety, mood disturbances, irritability, and worsening of epilepsy. Other adverse effects include changes in weight, reduced carbohydrate tolerance, worsening of porphyria, edema, arthralgias, bronchitis, leg cramps, hemorrhoids, changes in libido, urticaria, angioedema, anaphylactic reactions, syncope, toothache, tooth disorder, urinary incontinence, hypocalcemia, exacerbation of asthma, and increased triglycerides.[21][22] Estrogen combined with medroxyprogesterone is associated with an increased risk of dementia. It is not known whether estradiol taken alone is associated with an increased risk of dementia. Estrogens should only be used for the shortest possible time and at the lowest effective dose due to these risks. Attempts to gradually reduce the medication via a dose taper should be made every three to six months.[2

0 helpful marks

badger71

Sex: F

Data Quality: 1 star

Pain: All

Fatigue: Most

Sleep: Most

Stiffness: All

function: Some

external_stress: All

Stickman: all
Description:F41y
CFS:?y
FM:3y Dx
by badger71
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**Purpose:** Hysterectomy *(Started Sep 20, 2010)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Oct 09, 2010	2 mg Daily	?Can't tell	None	Always	Not at all

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msmominbc

Sex: F

Data Quality: 2 stars

MS: 6 yrs

Type: Relapsing-Remitting

Sensation: Moderate

Overall: Mild

Cognition: moderate

Vision: mild

Speech: none

Swallowing: none

Upper limb: mild

Walking: moderate
by msmominbc
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**Purpose:** Menopause *(Started Jan 01, 2010)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Oct 01, 2010	1.5 mg Daily	Moderate	Mild	Usually	Not at all

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Linda M.

Sex: F

Data Quality: 0 stars

Pain: All

Fatigue: All

Sleep: All

Stiffness: All

function: None

external_stress: All

Stickman: all
Description:F58y
CFS:9y Dx
FM:12y Dx
by Linda M.
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**Purpose:** Growth Hormone Deficiency *(Started Jun 01, 2005)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Jul 30, 2010	0.45 mg Daily	?Can't tell	Severe	Always	Very

Date: Jul 30, 2010
Advice & Tips: It really didn't help me in any way, and my headace would get worse....
Cost: < $25 monthly

0 helpful marks

Natalie69

Data Quality: 0 stars
- Sex: Female
- Age: 39y
Condition: Restless Legs
Quality of Life:
- Social: Unreported
- Mental: Unreported
- Physical: Unreported
by Natalie69
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**Purposes:** Estrogen deficiency and Hysterectomy *(Started Feb 01, 2009)*
Date	Dosage	Estrogen deficiency Perceived effectiveness	Hysterectomy Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Mar 14, 2010	1 mg Daily	Moderate	Moderate	Mild	Always	Not at all

Date: Mar 14, 2010
Advice & Tips: This is in addition to my regular HRT, I was prescribed this when I was told as a 36-yr old woman that my hormones were alarmingly too low and measure that of a 12-yr
Cost: $25-49 monthly

0 helpful marks

creedy

Sex: F

Data Quality: 1 star

Pain: Some

Fatigue: Some

Sleep: Most

Stiffness: None

function: All

external_stress: Most

Stickman: some
Description:F55y
FM:12y Dx
by creedy
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**Purpose:** Hormone replacement *(Started Jan 01, 1995)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Feb 01, 2010	0.1 mg/24 hours weekly Weekly	Major	Moderate	Usually	A little
Jun 02, 1997	0.1 mg/24 hours weekly Weekly	Major	Moderate	Usually	Somewhat

Side effects:: Water retention, Weight gain, Weight gain

Date: Jun 02, 1997
Advice & Tips: I have gained weight in concert to taking this med. I have found out that progesterone is absolutely critical to take in conjunctin with HRT.
Cost: < $25 monthly

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nvpioneer1950

Sex: F

Data Quality: 1 star

MS: 37 yrs

Type: Relapsing-Remitting

Sensation: Moderate

Overall: Mild

Cognition: moderate

Vision: moderate

Speech: none

Swallowing: mild

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: mild
by nvpioneer1950
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**Purpose:** Menopause *(Started Jun 05, 1996)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Dec 20, 2009	1 mg Daily	Moderate	None	Always	Not at all

Date: Dec 20, 2009
Advice & Tips: After being diagnosed with breast cancer, I was told to discontinue taking this drug.
Cost: < $25 monthly

0 helpful marks

mamat

Data Quality: 0 stars
- Sex: Female
- Age: 54y
Condition: 2 additional condition(s)
Quality of Life:
- Social: Unreported
- Mental: Unreported
- Physical: Unreported
by mamat
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**Purpose:** estrogen replacement *(Started Nov 07, 2008)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Nov 08, 2009	4.59 mg Daily	Moderate	None	Always	Not at all

0 helpful marks

fmsgirl57

Sex: F

Data Quality: 0 stars

Pain: All

Fatigue: All

Sleep: All

Stiffness: All

function: None

external_stress: Most

Stickman: all
Description:F60y
FM:18y Dx
by fmsgirl57
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**Purpose:** Hormone replacement *(Started Jun 02, 2008)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Sep 12, 2009	1.5 mg Daily	Moderate	None	Always	Not at all

Date: Sep 12, 2009
Advice & Tips: generic for Estrace, replaces Premarin for me
Cost: < $25 monthly

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hdno1

Sex: F

Data Quality: 1 star

Pain: Some

Fatigue: Most

Sleep: Most

Stiffness: All

function: Some

external_stress: All

Stickman: most
Description:F60y
FM:14y Dx
by hdno1
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**Purposes:** Insomnia and Hot flashes *(Started Oct 15, 1982)*
Date	Dosage	Insomnia Perceived effectiveness	Hot flashes Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Jan 22, 2009	0.1 mg/24 hours twice weekly Weekly	Moderate	Moderate	Mild	Usually	Not at all

Side effects:: Itching and rash from patch adhesive

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