Depo-Estradiol (estradiol cypionate injection) basics Powered by Treats low estrogen and relieves menopause symptoms. Depo-Estradiol (estradiol cypionate injection) is a good once-a-month option for treating menopause symptoms and low estrogen, as long as you're comfortable with needles.

What to expect when starting Here's when people typically experience benefits as well as some possible side effects. Your experience may be different.

Hours Days Weeks Months Long term Depo-Estradiol (estradiol cypionate injection) Drug effectiveness

Possible side effects† Hours Days Weeks Months Long term Menstrual changes

Nausea

Breast pain

Libido changes

Headache

Weight changes

† Data on frequency of side effects is not available.

Tips from pharmacists The Depo-Estradiol (estradiol cypionate injection) is an once-monthly injection into one of your muscles. Shake the vial before drawing Depo-Estradiol (estradiol cypionate injection) into a syringe. Store the Depo-Estradiol (estradiol cypionate injection) at room temperature, away from heat and direct sunlight, and don’t let it get cold. Use a new needle and syringe for each injection, and throw away the used syringes and needles in a protective sharps container. Don’t throw them away in the trash. If you’re using the Depo-Estradiol (estradiol cypionate injection) only for vaginal symptoms, there are other medicines that can work better with fewer side effects.

Risks and warnings The FDA has identified these as possible serious or life-threatening risks with this medication. Contact your doctor if you experience any of these. Endometrial cancer Breast cancer Increased risk of blood clots and stroke Vaginal bleeding after menopause can be a Depo-Estradiol (estradiol cypionate Depo-Estradiol (estradiol cypionate injection) warning sign of uterus (endometrial) cancer, injection) might make you more likely to can increase your risk of blood clots, which so let your doctor know if you notice any have breast cancer. You're at greater risk if can be very dangerous. You're at greater risk unusual bleeding. Using medicines like you or your family have had breast cancer if you smoke tobacco, have obesity, or if you Depo-Estradiol (estradiol cypionate injection) or if you've used Depo-Estradiol (estradiol or your family have ever had blood clots. Get for more than a year can increase your risk. cypionate injection) or similar medicines for medical care right away if you have pain in Talk to your doctor about other medicines you longer than one year. Talk to your doctor your legs or arms, bad headaches, trouble can take with Depo-Estradiol (estradiol about ways to protect yourself, such as breathing, or sudden changes in your cypionate injection) to protect yourself from regular self-exams. speech or vision. cancer if you are worried.

This information relates to Depo-Estradiol prescribed for Menopause symptoms. This should not be taken as medical advice or guidance on your prescription, and is not a substitute for a health care provider's judgment. Any decision about the treatment or the reliability of information is the sole responsibility of your health care provider.

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