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Please describe the medication: estradiol?

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Estradiol: Treats hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause or low amounts of estrogen.

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 11/2/2019

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Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

It's an estrogen: The most common type of estrogen involved in reproductive age females.

Answered 2/8/2020

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