Estrace

The Estrace is a form of estrogen, which is a form of a female sex hormone and is important for various functions. The use of Estrace is quite common to treat symptoms of menopause, the hot flashes, and dryness of vagina. The Estrace is also a useful drug to treat osteoporosis, both in women and men. The generic name of Estrace is estradiol oral and is available in various forms. The doctor prescribes the specific form of the Estrace according to your symptoms.

The Estrace cream is used for treating the wasting vaginal mucous membrane and it works topically to replace hormone levels in the women who cannot produce enough hormones to offset menopause symptoms. If you are allergic to any of the ingredient of the Estrace cream or if you are pregnant or may be getting pregnant, then don’t use it. Also avoid Estrace cream if you have blood clots or blood circulation disorders. Check out the direction on the prescription on how to apply the Estrace cream.

Always keep in mind to use the drugs according to physician’s prescriptions, as self-medication can be injurious to your health. The health care expert knows your body well and knows what drugs are suitable for you. The dosage of the medicine should also be taken according to your health care expert’s prescription. The prolong use of any medicine can have bad effects on your body. The Estrace is also used as a part of cancer treatment in men and women. There are some other uses of the Estrace that are not mentioned here.



Like every other drug, the Estrace has some side effects too, like difficulty in breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue or throat. The serious side effects of Estrace include chest pain, sweating, general ill feeling, sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body, sudden headache, confusion, problem with vision, speech or balance, pain or swelling on your lower leg, abnormal vaginal bleeding, pain, swelling or tenderness in your stomach, jaundice or a lump in your breast. If any of the side effects get worst, then take immediate help of the health care provider. The less serious side effects of Estrace include vomiting, nausea, loss of appetite, swollen breasts, acne or skin color changes, decreased sex drive, impotence or difficulty having an orgasm, migraine headache, depression, dizziness, vaginal pain dryness or discomfort and swelling of your ankles and feet.

Remember that long-term treatment can cause serious diseases, like increased risk of breast cancer, heart attack or stroke. In case if any of your doses is missed, then don’t take extra dose and skip to the regular one. Also check out the comparison of Estrace and estradiol on various health related websites. These drugs are meant to treat you, so don’t misuse or abuse them. Always keep the medicines away from the reach of the children, and in case of emergency, contact the health care provider for help.