";s:4:"text";s:3980:" When estrogen is prescribed for a postmenopausal woman with a uterus, a progestin should also be initiated to reduce the risk of endometrial cancer.A woman without a uterus does not need progestin. The following information includes only the average doses of these medicines.
The usual initial dosage range is 1 to 2 mg daily of estradiol adjusted as necessary to control presenting symptoms. The minimal effective dose for maintenance therapy should be determined by titration. Applies to the following strengths: valerate 40 mg/mL; valerate 10 mg/mL; valerate 20 mg/mL; cypionate 5 mg/mL; 0.05 mg/24 hr; 0.1 mg/24 hr; 0.025 mg/24 hours twice weekly; 0.05 mg/24 hours twice weekly; 0.075 mg/24 hours twice weekly; 0.1 mg/24 hours twice weekly; 0.52 mg/0.87 g (0.06%); 0.75 mg/1.25 g (0.06%); 0.025 mg/24 hours weekly; 0.0375 mg/24 hours twice weekly; 0.5 mg; 1 mg; 2 mg; 0.25 mg/0.25 g (0.1%); 0.5 mg/0.5 g (0.1%); 1 mg/1 g (0.1%); 0.05 mg/24 hours weekly; 0.075 mg/24 hours weekly; 0.1 mg/24 hours weekly; 0.0375 mg/24 hours weekly; 0.06 mg/24 hours weekly; 1.5 mg; acetate 0.45 mg; acetate 0.9 mg; acetate 1.8 mg; 1.53 mg/spray; benzoate; valerate; 14 mcg/24 hours weekly; hemihydrate; 0.75 mg/0.75 g (0.1%); 1.25 mg/1.25 g (0.1%)Oral tablets: 10 mg orally 3 times a day for at least 3 monthsAlways consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.The easiest way to lookup drug information, identify pills, check interactions and set up your own personal medication records. We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information - We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information - Available for Android and iOS devices.
Depo-estradiol (estradiol cypionate) for injection: Usual dose: 1 to 5 mg intramuscularly every 3 to 4 weeks Injectable estradiol valerate: Usual dose: 10 to 20 mg intramuscularly every 4 weeks Oral tablets: Initial dose: 1 to 2 mg orally once a day-Administration should be cyclic (e.g.