Estradiol Prescription Online

Estradiol - Overview

Estradiol prescription medication is used to help replace estradiol in people with low estrogen levels. People in need of an estradiol prescription can use Push Health to connect with a medical provider who can prescribe estradiol medications like an estradiol patch, ethinyl cream and estradiol 2 mg tablets, when appropriate to do so.

What Is Estradiol Used For?

Estradiol prescription medication, marketed in various preparations under the brand names such as Climara, Estrace, Imvexxy, Vivelle-Dot and Vagifem, is sometimes prescribed to women (along with progesterone) for perimenopause treatment, menopause, and other conditions requiring estradiol replacement for hormone balance. Estradiol medications belong to a class of medications known as hormone medications that may help with cognition, hot flashes, memory, mood disorders, and sleep issues. Estradiol might also have neuroprotective effects and contributes to maintaining and developing female sexual characteristics.

Estradiol - Dosage and Cost

The dosage of estradiol patches and creams - commonly prescribed forms - used varies widely and highly depends on the symptoms of the patient and the judgment of the medical provider. Estradiol prescription medication is moderately affordable, costing, for example, under $40 for 1 carton of estradiol 0.05 mg / day of eight patches for twice weekly use. Estradiol vaginal creams are typically dispensed with an applicator to enable proper dosing. Estradiol prescription savings cards are sometimes available online or through the manufacturer. Insurance plans may also cover the cost of an estradiol cream prescription when buying estradiol medication at a pharmacy.

Can I Buy Estradiol Online?

Estradiol medications, including estradiol 2 mg tablets and ethinyl estradiol creams, are prescription medications in the United States. As such, one cannot just buy estradiol online or get estradiol OTC (over the counter) at a pharmacy. Instead, the first step is getting a prescription from a medical provider. Through Push Health, people can connect with a licensed medical provider who can prescribe estradiol medication, including estradiol creams, estradiol tablets and estradiol patches, when appropriate to do so.

How Does Estradiol Work?

As the primary form of estrogen hormone, estradiol is highly potent as a hormone. Estradiol hormone is primarily produced by the ovarian follicle in premenopausal women and levels change with aging. One form of estradiol medication, ethinyl estradiol, is a common ingredient found in birth control medications. Estradiol medication is sometimes combined with progesterone in combination hormone therapy in medications such as Bijuva. Estradiol synthesis is reduced by aromatase inhibitor enzymes like anastrozole (Arimidex) and letrozole (Femara). In the form estrogen, estradiol medication is combined with medroxyprogesterone to form the medication Prempro.

Estradiol - Side Effects

Estradiol medication use in all forms can cause side effects. Side effects that can result from estradiol use include dryness, itching, redness, irritation, headache, breast tenderness, irregular vaginal bleeding, nausea and vomiting. Estradiol prescription medication can increase the risk of endometrial cancer, myocardial infarction, stroke, cancer, dementia, pulmonary emboli and deep vein thrombosis in some women. Given its effects on adipose tissue, estradiol can impact body morphology. Estradiol medications and alcohol should not be used together. Estradiol creams and other forms should not be used by people who have had a prior hypersensitivity to estradiol, estrogen or similar medications. Before using estradiol prescription medication, it is important to discuss concerns and possible side effects with one's medical provider and pharmacist prior to use.

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