Estradiol is a form of estrogen, a female sex hormone produced by the ovaries. It is primarily used to treat menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and bone loss. Additionally, it can be used to treat certain types of cancer, such as prostate and breast cancer, and is used as part of hormone therapy for transgender women. Estradiol is available in various forms, including pills, patches, gels, and injections.
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification
G - Genito-urinary system and sex hormones
G03 Sex hormones and modulators of the genital system
G03C - Estrogens
G03CA Natural and semisynthetic estrogens, plain
ATC Code
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification
G - Genito-urinary system and sex hormones
G03 Sex hormones and modulators of the genital system
G03C - Estrogens
G03CA Natural and semisynthetic estrogens, plain
ATC Code
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification
H - Systemic hormonal preparations, excluding sex hormones and insulins
H01 Pituitary and hypothalamic hormones and analogues
H01C - Hypothalamic hormones
H01CC Anti-gonadotropin-releasing hormones
ATC Code
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification
H - Systemic hormonal preparations, excluding sex hormones and insulins
H01 Pituitary and hypothalamic hormones and analogues
H01C - Hypothalamic hormones
H01CC Anti-gonadotropin-releasing hormones
ATC Code
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Estradiol (medication)