What Is Estradiol Cypionate?
Estradiol cypionate (Depo®-Estradiol) 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. Estradiol cypionate 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.
Just like any medicine, estradiol cypionate can cause side effects.
However, not everyone who uses the medication will experience problems. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or are treated easily by you or your healthcare provider. Serious reactions are less common.
Common side effects of estrogen medications such as estradiol cypionate include but are not limited to:
- Nausea and vomiting
- Breast pain
- Headaches
- Abdominal pain (stomach pain)
- Vaginal bleeding.
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