What is Generic Estradiol 1mg?
Generic Estradiol has a female hormone estrogen. Menopausal women secrete less estrogen after reaching the climacteric age. Generic Estradiol medication replenishes the lost estrogen by exogenously supplying the required estrogen hormone to the body. It balances the continuous hormonal changes caused by estrogen deficiency in the post-menopausal stage. Menopausal women can take generic Estradiol orally to replenish estrogen deficiency. Estradiol mimics the naturally occurring estrogen hormonal effects to relieve women from post-menopausal symptoms.
What are the Uses and Benefits of Generic Estradiol 1mg?
Estradiol is an estrogen medication used for menopausal hormone therapy in women. It treats low estrogen levels during menopausal and post-menopausal stages. Doctors may use it for hormonal birth control (oral contraceptive), hormonal therapy for transgender women, hormone-sensitive cancer in women, such as breast cancer and post-menopausal osteoporosis, and prostate cancer in men.
Generic Estradiol, providing estrogen exogenously, relieves menopausal symptoms, such as
- Irregular menstruation
- Itching
- Vaginal dryness
- Hot flashes
- Burning
- Chills
- Mood swings
- Sleep disorder
What are the Safe Dosages of Generic Estradiol 1mg?
The standard dosages are Generic Estradiol 1mg and Generic Estradiol 2mg. However, a doctor may alter the doses from Generic Estradiol 0.45mg, Generic Estradiol 0.5 mg, Generic Estradiol 0.9 mg, and Generic Estradiol 1.5 mg. It is available in gel, transdermal patch, injectable solutions, and topical emulsion for higher dosages. Follow the prescription dosage and read the label instructions before using the medication.
How to take Generic Estradiol 1mg?
Generic Estradiol is an oral medication taken by the mouth. Swallow the oral pill with water, and do not crush, split, chew, or break it inside the mouth or before taking it. You can take it with or without meals. You can take it right after your meal to avoid gastric irritation. The standard dose is Generic Estradiol 1mg, but you must stick to the doctor’s prescribed dosage. Do not take over one pill in 24 hours. Consume it as prescribed or regularly for maximum benefit from its efficacy. Take it at the same time each day or as prescribed. Adhere to the prescribed dosing schedule and never overdose or miss the dose.
When Should I Avoid Generic Estradiol 1mg or Use it cautiously?
Check with your doctor if you are allergic to Estradiol or any medications. You may be allergic to the inactive components of the Generic Estradiol pill.
Inform the doctor about your pre-existing medications, OTC medications, addictions, drugs, underlying health diseases, and family medical history.
Inform if you have vaginal complications, like bleeding, causes unknown to you, blood disorders, certain cancers, heart disease, stroke, hypertension or hypotension, liver, kidney, and lung disorders.
Your doctor must know if you have undergone surgeries because these conditions may aggravate the blood clot risks when taking generic Estradiol.
You need to stop taking the medication if such a situation arises and take extra precautions before resuming.
The medication may cause dark and blotchy skin patches on the face, and sunlight will deteriorate the condition, so limit your daylight outdoors, avoid tanning, and wear sunscreen and protective gear before going outdoors.
Avoid alcohol, smoking, and tobacco, as it may increase the risk of blood clotting, stroke, increased blood pressure, cardiac arrest, and stroke. Women over 35 are at higher risk.
If you are using contact lenses for refractive errors, you may develop vision problems or issues with using contact lenses. Consult an eye doctor before taking Estradiol.
Children and adolescents are more prone to the side effects of generic Estradiol, which affects their growth and development. So avoid using Estradiol for them. Pregnant and breastfeeding women must avoid Estradiol.
Check with the doctor about your pre-existing medicine interactions with Generic Estradiol.
What are the Side effects of Generic Estradiol 1mg?
The common side effects are:
- Anxiety & depression
- Bloating
- Freckles or skin darkening and irritation
- Vaginal discharge, discomfort, erosion, Estring
- Stomach and abdominal cramp
- Venous thrombosis
- Fainting or light-headedness
- Stomach upset
- Influenza
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vaginal bleeding
- Breast pain, swelling, tenderness or enlargement
- Weight changes
- Changes in menstrual period
- Excessive thirst and dry mouth
- Increased blood pressure, itching
- Hair loss
- Swelling of extremities