Estradiol and dydrogesterone are hormonal medications that are commonly used in hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women experiencing menopause. Estradiol is a form of estrogen hormone, while dydrogesterone is a type of progesterone hormone. They are often prescribed together to balance the effects of estrogen and progesterone in the body.
Here are some indications of Estradiol + Dydrogesterone:
Relief of menopausal symptoms: Estradiol and dydrogesterone can help alleviate hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, and other symptoms of menopause.
Prevention of osteoporosis: Estrogen helps to maintain bone density, and when used in combination with dydrogesterone, it can reduce the risk of fractures in women with osteoporosis.
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT): Estradiol and dydrogesterone are often prescribed as part of HRT to replace the hormones that the body stops producing during menopause.
Treatment of endometriosis: Dydrogesterone can help reduce the symptoms of endometriosis, a condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus.
Prevention of uterine cancer: Women who take estrogen alone have an increased risk of developing uterine cancer. Dydrogesterone helps to counteract this risk by balancing the effects of estrogen on the uterus.
Dosage:
Estradiol 1mg/Dydrogesterone 10mg: This combination tablet may be taken continuously, one tablet daily.
Estradiol 1mg/Dydrogesterone 5mg: This combination tablet may be taken continuously, one tablet daily.
Estradiol 1mg/Dydrogesterone 20mg: This combination tablet may be taken for 14 days of a 28-day cycle, starting on day 1 of the menstrual cycle or on day 5 of the menstrual cycle. The tablet should be taken once daily, and it is recommended to take it at the same time each day.
Content
Estradiol 1mg/Dydrogesterone 5mg
Estradiol 1mg/Dydrogesterone 10mg
Estradiol 1mg/Dydrogesterone 20mg
Pregnancy
Not Recommended
Stability
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Contra Indications
Not for use in women with an allergy to any of the ingredients or certain medical conditions.
Precautions
Not for use in women with an allergy to any of the ingredients or certain medical conditions.