Depo
®-Estradiol (
estradiol cypionate) is a prescription hormone replacement medication that contains estrogen. It comes as a long-acting injection that is injected into a muscle every three to four weeks. Depo-Estradiol is approved for the following uses:
- Treating menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes or night sweats
- Replacing hormones in younger women whose ovaries do not produce enough estrogen (or who have had their ovaries removed).
Depo-Estradiol is made by Pfizer, Inc.
How Does Depo-Estradiol Work?
Depo-Estradiol contains estradiol, a hormone that is the predominant estrogen in premenopausal women. It helps to relieve menopausal symptoms by replacing the estrogen that the ovaries no longer produce.
Depo-Estradiol is formulated in oil to make the injection long-acting.
Some general considerations for when and how to use this medication include the following:
- Depo-Estradiol is injected into a muscle every three to four weeks.
- Usually, your healthcare provider will inject it for you.
- For the medication to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed.
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