Divigel

Estradiol

Estradiol (E2), also spelled oestradiol, is an estrogen steroid hormone and the major female sex hormone. It is involved in the regulation of the estrous and menstrual female reproductive cycles. Estradiol is responsible for the development of female secondary sexual characteristics such as the breasts, widening of the hips and a female-associated pattern of fat distribution. It is also important in the development and maintenance of female reproductive tissues such as the mammary glands, ute...

I'm 61 and have had a hysterectomy 30 years ago. Is it safe for me to stop taking divigel? ## HI, Marlene! Are you taking just the Divigel by itself? It's been found to be dangerous to just take unopposed Estrogens and this contains one of them, Estradiol. Have you had any symptoms, such as weight gain around your hips, stomach and thighs that you can't lose? Hot flashes? Night sweats? Headaches? Feeling irritable or emotional? If so, then that will likely give you your answer, since they are most often caused by too much estrogen. Up until a a few years ago, conventional medical thinking was that such symptoms were caused by the decrease in estrogen that occurs after menopause, be it natural or surgically induced. However, it has since been discovered that such symptoms are...

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Hello, I just started using Divigel. I just got laid off and no longer have health insurance and considering not taking it anymore. Is there a cheaper version of this plant-based estrogen? Also, I read on this site that it's recommended to taper off. Any suggestions? ## There are over the counter plant based forms, but I am not sure how effective they are, since I've personally only tried the Progesterone, but I did have good results from it. There are generic Estrogens available, but what they are derived from may vary, so you'd have to check with your pharmacist, and/or doctor. The reason for tapering is due to the possible withdrawal effects, which can include depression, weight changes, and mood changes. How much does it currently cost in your area?

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Divigel .25 mg/g Topical Gel by Upsher-smith Laboratories, Inc. ## Package Codes: 0245-0880-30, 0245-0880-66, 0245-0880-89 ## Active Ingredients: Estradiol

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Divigel .5 mg/g Topical Gel by Upsher-smith Laboratories, Inc. ## Package Codes: 0245-0881-30, 0245-0881-66, 0245-0881-89 ## Active Ingredients: Estradiol

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Divigel 1 mg/g Topical Gel by Upsher-smith Laboratories, Inc. ## Package Codes: 0245-0882-30, 0245-0882-66, 0245-0882-89 ## Active Ingredients: Estradiol

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Divigel .25 mg/g Topical Gel by Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC ## Package Codes: 68025-065-07, 68025-065-30 ## Active Ingredients: Estradiol

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Divigel .5 mg/g Topical Gel by Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC ## Package Codes: 68025-066-07, 68025-066-30 ## Active Ingredients: Estradiol

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Divigel 1 mg/g Topical Gel by Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC ## Package Codes: 68025-067-07, 68025-067-30 ## Active Ingredients: Estradiol

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Divigel .75 mg/.75g Topical Gel by Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC ## Package Codes: 68025-083-07, 68025-083-30 ## Active Ingredients: Estradiol

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Divigel 1.25 mg/1.25g Topical Gel by Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC ## Package Codes: 68025-086-07, 68025-086-30 ## Active Ingredients: Estradiol

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Divigel 1 mg/g Topical Gel by Physicians Total Care, Inc. ## Package Codes: 54868-6056-0 ## Active Ingredients: Estradiol