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Estradiol and norethindrone

Estradiol and norethindrone

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Estradiol|norethindrone is a hormone replacement which is a kind of women's health and pregnancy drug.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Hormone replacement

Brands

Combipatch • Activelle • Aranelle • Norinyl • Estro-pause N • Generess fe

Side Effects

Common

Excessive menstrual cramps
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Fluid retention
Bloating or abdominal fullness
Headache
Alopecia
Weight changes
Excess hair
Hair loss
Mood changes
Mask of pregnancy
Breast pain
Emotional instability
Mood swings
Rash
Emotional problems
Abdominal pain

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