Differbetween
Estriol and estradiol are not the same. Estriol is a weaker form of estrogen that may only be found in compounded hormone therapy products. Estradiol is more potent than estriol and is FDA approved for hormone replacement therapy.
- Is estriol safer than estradiol?
- What is estriol used for?
- Does Estriol cause weight gain?
- What is the safest hormone replacement therapy?
- What are the benefits of taking estradiol?
- Is estradiol the good estrogen?
- Can you use estriol cream daily?
- How long does it take for estriol to work?
- What is the best estriol cream?
- Will estriol help me sleep?
- Will estradiol help me lose weight?
- What are the side effects of estriol cream?
Is estriol safer than estradiol?
Although estriol appears to be much safer than estrone or estradiol, its continuous use in high doses may have a stimulatory effect on both breast and endometrial tissue.
What is estriol used for?
Estriol is used in menopausal hormone therapy to treat menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes, vulvovaginal atrophy, and dyspareunia (difficult or painful sexual intercourse). The benefits of estriol on bone mineral density and osteoporosis prevention have been inconsistent and are less clear.
Does Estriol cause weight gain?
Vaginal estriol does not affect clotting factors, cause fluid retention or weight gain. Vaginal estriol has also been shown to prevent bone loss and increase bone density (Blum 85, Michaelssom 02, Melis 96). Estriol also has been shown to have a beneficial effect on the heart.
What is the safest hormone replacement therapy?
"Estrogen alone for breast cancer is highly protective, and if it is taken for women less than age 60 and that's the age when hormone replacement therapy with estrogen should begin it's very safe. It actually reduces heart attacks and does not increase any stroke or clotting.
What are the benefits of taking estradiol?
Estradiol is a female hormone (estrogen). It is used by women to help reduce vaginal symptoms of menopause (such as vaginal dryness/burning/itching). These symptoms are caused by the body making less estrogen.
Is estradiol the good estrogen?
It has been postulated that estrone is a “bad” estrogen and may be the cause of estrogen's cancer-causing properties, while estriol is a “good” estrogen and may protect against cancer. Estradiol is probably neutral.
Can you use estriol cream daily?
Key info to know about estriol cream
You insert the cream daily before going to bed for 2 to 3 weeks, then reduce to twice a week. Symptoms will usually return when you stop using the cream. You can keep using it for as long as you need to, but you should have a check up with your doctor at least once a year.
How long does it take for estriol to work?
It can take up to 4 months to see the full effect of the estrogens.
What is the best estriol cream?
There are two main players here: Femring and Estring. Femring is a higher dose estrogen than Estring so more tend to go with Estring. Women love the rings. Studies have shown women prefer the estradiol releasing vaginal ring, Estring, to Vagifem or Premarin cream for ease of use, comfort and satisfaction.
Will estriol help me sleep?
Results: Estrogen replacement therapy improved sleep quality, facilitated falling asleep, and decreased nocturnal restlessness and awakenings (p < 0.001). The subjects were less tired in the mornings and in the daytime (p < 0.001) when taking estrogen replacement therapy.
Will estradiol help me lose weight?
One form of estrogen called estradiol decreases at menopause. This hormone helps to regulate metabolism and body weight. Lower levels of estradiol may lead to weight gain. Throughout their life, women may notice weight gain around their hips and thighs.
What are the side effects of estriol cream?
The following adverse reactions, associated with estrogen treatment may occur during estriol therapy or overdose: Nausea and vomiting, breast tenderness or pain in the breasts, vaginal bleeding or spotting during or on withdrawal of therapy, excessive production of cervical mucus, headache.
