Estratest

Every drug is meant to treat a specific disease and so Estratest is also made for a purpose. The reason for prescribing Estranet includes hot flashes, sweating, and vaginal irritations. These symptoms occur in three quarter of women, when they reach their menopause. Estratest works by replacing some of the lost estrogen. The estrogen is lost when the female reproductive system shuts down. The physical symptoms of the menopause can be controlled with the Estratest, but not the emotional ones. The generic name for estratest is esterified estrogen methyltesterone.

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. There are some patients who should not take estratest, especially if they have breast cancer, known or suspected pregnancy, an unexplained vaginal bleeding, a clotting disorder such as phlebitis, sever liver damage or breastfeeding. There are few drugs that can interact with estratest and can be harmful, so if you are on any drugs, do inform your health care provider about it.



Like any other drug, the Estratest has some side effects too, which includes abdominal cramps, acne, allergic reactions, anxiety, bladder problems, bloating, breast discharge, breast swelling, breast tenderness, brown patches on the face, cervical changes, clotting disorders, deepening of the voice, depression, dizziness, enlarge clitoris, enlarge fibroids, gall bladder disease, hair loss on scalp, hair growth on face, headache, high blood sugar, high cholesterol, intolerance to contact lenses, liver disorders, menstrual problems, migraine, nausea, sex drive changes, skin eruption, swelling, tingling, twitching, vaginal yeast infection, changes in vision, vomiting, weight changes, and yellowing of the skin. Does a person gain weight from taking estratest? This question is quiet common. The researches and the opinion of the users of the estratest say that the weight is not so significant.

In case if you tend to miss any dose of the drug, then take it as soon as you remember it, but never take extra or double dose, skip to the usual dose. There are few things that should be kept in mind about the Estratest replacement therapy or ERT. The ERT can increase the risk of endometrial cancer. The ERT can also increase the risk of heart diseases. The higher dose or long-term use of it can also be harmful. The best tip is to keep you to the small and short term doses. Also go for regular check ups to your health care provider and do report him in case of any abnormality in vaginal bleeding you notice. An overdose can cause serious problems. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, and vaginal bleeding. In case if the symptoms get worst, seek immediate help of doctor. Always keep the medicine away form the reach of children.