Estradiol cypionate is a hormone medication used to treat menopausal symptoms and hormone deficiencies. This eMedTV page offers an overview of estradiol cypionate, including information on how it works, possible side effects, and general precautions.
Headaches and nausea are among the most commonly reported side effects of estradiol cypionate. This eMedTV segment describes other estradiol cypionate side effects that may occur, including those that you should report to your doctor right away.
The primary Estradiol cypionate uses include treating menopausal symptoms and hormone deficiencies. This eMedTV segment takes a closer look at what estradiol cypionate is used for, including its off-label use for men who are undergoing a sex change.
This eMedTV resource explains that your estradiol cypionate dosage will be based on several factors, such as other medical conditions you have and how you respond to the drug. This page also explains when and how to best take the medication.
Antibiotics, cyclosporine, and barbiturates are among the drugs that may interact with estradiol cypionate. This eMedTV resource outlines other medications that may cause estradiol cypionate drug interactions and describes the problems that can occur.
You should not use estradiol cypionate if you have liver disease, blood clots, or certain types of cancer. This eMedTV article lists other important precautions and warnings with estradiol cypionate, including who should not use this medication.
