Estradiol
Uses
Estradiol is used for hormone replacement therapy (hrt), it is also used in the treatment of vasomotor menopausal symptoms,vulval and vaginal atrophy, post menopausal osteoporosis and used as a contraception.
How it Works
Estradiol is known as a form of estrogen, which is a female sex hormone produced by the Estradiol It acts by replacing the natural hormone in the body when the natural hormone is deficient.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Estradiol may suffer from such side effects;
Headache,
Nausea, Mood changes,
Change in body weight,
Sexual dysfunction,
Breast tenderness,
Breast enlargement,
Abdominal pain,
Metrorrhagia,
Edema,
Fibroid
Norethisterone
Uses
Norethisterone is used in treatment of endometriosis, breast cancer, premenstural syndrome (pms) and pain during menstruation.
How it Works
Norethisterone works by altering the lining of the uterus. Norethisterone is a low-dose contraceptive which works by changing the lining of the womb and to make it less likely that an egg would attach to it, even if an egg were to fertilise, it also works in stabilizes this lining and decreases pain and bleeding during the periods or delays the periods. Continuous exposure to norethisterone decreases the rate of growth of breast cancer cells.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Norethisterone may suffer from such side effects;
Adrenal insufficiency,
Rash,
Dizziness,
Back pain,
Increased appetite,
Decreased libido,
Pain in extremity,
Abdominal distension,
Cushing syndrome,
Sleepiness,
Vomiting,
Nausea,
Edema,
Vaginal discharge,
Headache,
Abdominal pain,
Lower abdominal pain,
Breast pain,
Fatigue,
Hair loss
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