Elestrin

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...

What part of the body should Elestrin be applied to? ## Elestrin contains Estradiol, it is most commonly used topically to help treat menopause symptoms. According to the prescribing instructions, it should be applied once daily to the upper arm, however, if your doctor or pharmacist has given you different instructions, you should follow their advice.

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The Elestrin web site says that the pump will give 100 pumps. There is NO WAY the bottle I have gives that many. I counted and logged the results for 4 months straight. I got 42, 42, 40 and 44 pumps out of the bottles. The one month that I got 44 I tried very hard to not give a full pump each day. For me, that is only 21 days, 21 days, 20 days and 22 days, respectively. I am at a loss that the company claims that a bottle will last for 100 pumps. That would be 50 days or almost 2 months for my, 2 pump a day directions from my doctor. I use one pump per arm per day! Anyone else have this issue? I am stumped about WHY I only get 42-44 pumps per bottle. I have been on Elestrin for several months--the results are the same for me. What do I do for the other approximate 10 days per month?? ##...

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I AM GOING ONTO MEDICARE THEY DO NOT PAY FOR THE EXPENSIVE ELESTRIN AND PROMETRIUM THAT I PRESENTLY USED. I WANT TO USE ESTERFIED ESTROGENS/METHYL HSTAB MTEST AND MEDROXYPROGESTERONE 2.5 MY GYNO SAY I AM SAYING COST V CANCER IS SHE RIGHT I STILL CAN'T AFFORD ELLESTRIN AND PROMETRIUM WHAT CAN I USE I AM 64 IN PERFECT HEALTH NO PROBLEMS EXCEPT OSTEOPOROSIS WHICH EVERYONE AGREES THE HRT SHOULD HELP - I AM GETTING CONFUSED AS TO WHAT TO DO, PERFECT NO MEDICATION CHOLESTEROL, BLOOD PRESSURE, 5'4" 122. PLS ANYONE WITH SUGGESTIONS. ## There are risks associated with the use of HRT of any type, the risk is not lessened just because one has a brand name, nor is it suddenly a higher risk if one is a generic version. As long as you are aware of the possible risks, they remain the same,...

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I had a total hysterectomy in 2000 at 44 years old. My GYN did not prescribe Premarin until the signs of menopause were apparent. I've been on Premarin for 6 years. Though it worked very well to keep the night sweats and mood swings at bay, it's become INCREASINGLY expensive. My doctor provided me with options such as a patch (something called Vi Vance, I think.) Horrible...I was on the phone, begging for the Premarin. Well, 3 mos. ago I went in for my check up and he gave me samples of Elestrin. It has worked so well for me. Not only are my night sweats and mood swings kept at bay, but at age 57 my libido has truly come alive again, as if I was a 20 something! For those of you looking for an alternative to the very expensive Premarin, ask you doctor about Elestrin. ## Hi, Mallo...

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Elestrin .52 mg/g Topical Gel, Metered by Meda Pharmaceuticals ## Package Codes: 0037-4801-35, 0037-4801-70 ## Active Ingredients: Estradiol

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Elestrin .52 mg/g Topical Gel, Metered by Meda Pharmaceuticals ## Package Codes: 0037-4802-35 ## Active Ingredients: Estradiol

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Elestrin .6 mg/g Transdermal Gel by Jazz Pharmaceuticals Commercial Corp. ## Package Codes: 18860-480-30, 18860-480-60 ## Active Ingredients: Estradiol

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Elestrin .6 mg/g Transdermal Gel by Jazz Pharmaceuticals Commercial Corp. ## Package Codes: 18860-490-02 ## Active Ingredients: Estradiol