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Available by prescription only.
Medication information
Prescription
Estradiol
Estrogen hormone therapy (oral, patch, gel, vaginal)
Estradiol is a bioidentical estrogen used in menopausal hormone therapy and gender-affirming care. Available as oral tablets, transdermal patches, gels, and vaginal creams or rings. The route changes how the hormone is processed by the body.
How the pharmacy helps
We dispense commercial Estradiol products and compound vaginal cream and other tailored doses. See /conditions/hormone-imbalance for related compounded options.
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Available by prescription only.
Forms and strengths
Medication entries grouped here
Strengths, dosage forms, brands, or package entries may vary. Your prescription label and pharmacist counselling are the instructions to follow.
| Brand / Generic | Strength | Form | DIN | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Estradot Estradiol | 50mcg/day | Patch | Active |
Patches bypass the liver and may have a different risk profile for clots. The prescriber chooses based on the patient.
Patients with a uterus on systemic estrogen usually take progesterone too, to protect the uterine lining.
No — Estradiol and Estriol are different estrogens. The prescriber chooses based on the indication.
Related pages in Thyroid & Hormones
Have questions about this medication?
Call the pharmacy or bring the medication to the counter. We can help compare labels, dosing schedules, storage needs, and questions to ask your prescriber.
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