Ethinyl Estradiol
Uses
Ethinyl Estradiol is used for contraception, it is also used in the treatment of post menopausal osteoporosis, prostate cancer, hormone replacement therapy (hrt) and failure of ovarian development.
How it Works
Ethinyl estradiol is known as an estrogen. Ethinyl Estradiol is a synthetic form of the naturally occurring hormone in the body and it helps in development and maintenance of menstrual cycle. In post-menopausal women, Ethinyl Estradiol works by reducing the post-menopausal symptoms and risk of weakening bones and bone fracture.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Ethinyl estradiol may suffer from such side effects;
Headache,
Nausea,
Mood changes,
Change in body weight,
Abdominal pain,
Breast enlargement,
Metrorrhagia,
Breast tenderness,
Edema,
Fibroid,
Sexual dysfunction
Dydrogesterone
Uses
Dydrogesterone is used for hormone replacement therapy (hrt), Dydrogesterone is also used for the treatment of premenstural syndrome (pms), female infertility, amenorrhea, mennorhagia and pain during menstruation.
How it Works
Dydrogesterone is very similar to female hormone progesterone that is naturally produced by the ovaries in the female body. Dydrogesterone works by replacing progesterone in conditions where the body fails to produce sufficient amounts.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Dydrogesterone may suffer from such side effects;
Adrenal insufficiency,
Rash,
Vaginal discharge,
Headache,
Dizziness,
Back pain,
Cushing syndrome,
Sleepiness,
Vomiting,
Nausea,
Edema,
Increased appetite,
Decreased libido,
Pain in extremity,
Abdominal distension