What is estradiol 1mg used for?
Estradiol is used to treat menopause symptoms such as hot flashes and vaginal changes, and to prevent osteoporosis (bone loss) in menopausal women. Estradiol is also used to treat low estrogen levels in women with ovarian failure. It is also indicated to treat certain types of breast cancer and prostate cancer.
What is progesterone used for?
Progesterone is used to help prevent changes in the uterus (womb) in women who are taking conjugated estrogens after menopause. It is also used to properly regulate the menstrual cycle and treat unusual stopping of menstrual periods (amenorrhea) in women who are still menstruating.
Should I take estradiol in the morning or evening?
Adults—One capsule once a day, in the evening. Each capsule contains 1 milligram (mg) estradiol and 100 mg progesterone. Children—Use is not recommended.
When is the best time to use Estrogel?
Apply Estrogel at the same time each day. You should apply your daily dose of gel to clean, dry, unbroken skin. If you take a bath or shower or use a sauna, apply your Estrogel dose after your bath, shower, or sauna.
How quickly does estradiol work?
It can take up to 4 months to see the full effect of the estrogens.
What is the molecular formula of estradiol gel?
Estradiol is a white crystalline powder, chemically described as estra-1,3,5 (10)-triene-3,17β-diol. It has an empirical formula of C 18 H 24 O 2 and molecular weight of 272.39. The structural formula is: The remaining components of the gel (carbomer, ethanol, propylene glycol, purified water, and triethanolamine) are pharmacologically inactive.
When to use DiviGel 0.1% estradiol gel?
DESCRIPTION Divigel®(estradiol gel) 0.1% is a clear, colorless gel, which is odorless when dry. It is designed to deliver sustained circulating concentrations of estradiol when applied once daily to the skin. The gel is applied to a small area (200 cm2) of the thigh in a thin, quick-drying layer.
What’s the ratio of estradiol to estrone in urine?
Estradiol from Divigel ® avoids first pass metabolism and provides estradiol/estrone ratios at steady state in the range of 0.42 to 0.65. Estradiol, estrone, and estriol are excreted in the urine along with glucuronide and sulfate conjugates.
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