Question 1

what is the difference between estrace and estriol?

Accepted Answer

Potency/strength: Estrace contains estradiol which is the "regular strength" estrogen. Estriol is thought to be weaker and not usually prescribed in US

Question 2

is it possible for estrace (estradiol) 2mg oral pills to expire?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There should be an expiration date.

Question 3

is there a problem with taking lachesis mutus and estrace (estradiol) at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Most of the estrace (estradiol): Cream stays in the vagina, very littlegegts in the circulation, i know what lachesis mutus does but you need to ask a lachesis mutus expert that ?

Question 4

please recommend if it's better to take estrace (estradiol) in a single, larger dose or two am/pm doses?

Accepted Answer

Either way: For convenience purpose one would take the Estrace (estradiol) by mouth only once daily - however, it is O.K. to experiment, and if it turns out that taking the Estrace (estradiol) every 12 hours works better for you in terms of alleviating your symptoms more effectively, then taking it every 12 hours is O.K.

Question 5

i am always hot hot hot and my friends are wearing sweater while i have on a tshirt i use estrace (estradiol) 1mg but it doesn't help.

Accepted Answer

Post Hysterctomy?: If you had your ovaries out with a hysterectomy then talk to your md about changing your hormone pill to another modality such as patch, cream, gel, etc. Also, make sure your thyroid gland is functioning properly with a blood test. If you have not had your ovaries removed you should not be taking oral or any other form of estrogen.

Question 6

side effects of estrace (estradiol)?

Accepted Answer

Estrace (estradiol): Common side effects of Estrace (estradiol) include headaches, breast tenderness, irregular vaginal bleeding, abdominal cramps, nausea, voming, hair loss, high bp, high blood sugar, fluid retention, and enlargement of uterine fibroids. More serious side effects include blood clots, heart attacks, strokes, gallbladder disease, pancreatitis, allergic reactions or cancer of uterus, ovaries or breasts.

Question 7

are estrace (estradiol) pills taken vaginally?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Sometimes estrogen is given vaginally when women suffer from atrophy, dry vagina, with menopause.

Question 8

how long does it take estrace (estradiol) cream to work?

Accepted Answer

2 weeks: It takes a few weeks to feel the effects Estrace (estradiol) has on the vagina for vaginal atrophy or dryness.

Question 9

what can estrace (estradiol) help with besides menopause?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Esrace definitely can help with hot flashes, but it slows osteoporosis. Although some consider it controversial, there is ample evidence it can help reduce heart attacks in most women. It also treats vaginal atrophy, especially when applied as a cream directly into the vagina.

Question 10

can you use estrace (estradiol) cream if you are a smoker?

Accepted Answer

Not a good idea: It can be used but the risks are increased.

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