Gynodiol
Pronunciation: ES-tra-DYE-ol
Generic Name: Estradiol
Brand Name: Examples include Estrace and Gynodiol
Gynodiol should not be used to prevent heart disease, heart attacks, strokes, or dementia. Estrogens have been shown to increase the risk of heart disease (including heart attack), stroke, dementia, serious blood clots (eg, in the lungs or legs), cancer of the uterus, and breast cancer in some women. Tell your doctor right away if you have unusual vaginal bleeding while you use Gynodiol. Talk with your doctor if you have questions about the benefits and risks of using Gynodiol.
Gynodiol should be used for the shortest possible time at the lowest effective dose to minimize the risk of these side effects. Talk with your doctor regularly about your need to use Gynodiol.
Gynodiol is used for:
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Treating conditions due to menopause (eg, hot flashes; vaginal itching, burning, or dryness), treating vulval or vaginal atrophy, and preventing osteoporosis (brittle bones). It is also used for estrogen replacement therapy after failure of the ovaries and to relieve the symptoms of breast cancer.
Pronunciation: ES-tra-DYE-ol
Generic Name: Estradiol
Brand Name: Examples include Estrace and Gynodiol
Gynodiol should not be used to prevent heart disease, heart attacks, strokes, or dementia. Estrogens have been shown to increase the risk of heart disease (including heart attack), stroke, dementia, serious blood clots (eg, in the lungs or legs), cancer of the uterus, and breast cancer in some women. Tell your doctor right away if you have unusual vaginal bleeding while you use Gynodiol. Talk with your doctor if you have questions about the benefits and risks of using Gynodiol.
Gynodiol should be used for the shortest possible time at the lowest effective dose to minimize the risk of these side effects. Talk with your doctor regularly about your need to use Gynodiol.
Gynodiol is used for:
Menopause is something all women will eventually experience. Learn what to expect and how your body will change.
Treating conditions due to menopause (eg, hot flashes; vaginal itching, burning, or dryness), treating vulval or vaginal atrophy, and preventing osteoporosis (brittle bones). It is also used for estrogen replacement therapy after failure of the ovaries and to relieve the symptoms of breast cancer.
