Estrace by David JeEstrace Review: Everything you need to know about Estrace

Estrace is the synthetic hormone which contains an estrogen called estradiol-17. Estradiol-17 is structurally identical to estradiols produced by human ovaries. Estradiol is known as the primary sex hormone produced by human body.

The primary function of Estradiol is to maintain and control the development of female sexual organs, including secondary sex characteristic and mammary glands. In addition, Estradiol is also play an important role in pregnancy. It is responsible for proliferation of endometrium and deciduas development.

Research on Estrace.

Estrace have been used mainly to treat menopause symptom. During clinical trial, Estrace have been proved to be able to alleviate menopause symptom (hot flashes; vaginal itching, burning and dryness). Furthermore, current research has also shown that Estrace can be used to prevent osteoporosis, as the administration of Estrace increase the intestinal absorption of calcium, and also increase the circulating level of vitamin D. In addition, Osteoblast (Bone cells) is found to posses receptors for estradiol. Therefore, it can be concluded that Estrace therapy might help prevent osteoporosis in elderly.

There are some parties who believe that long term continuous administration of synthetic estrogen in certain animal species can increase the frequency of carcinomas of the liver and breast. However, no clinical trial has been performed to validate this case. It is suggested that synthetic estrogen should be administered to human body at the lowest possible dose, so that it can prevent any undesirable side effects.

Dosage

It is better to take Estrace after meal, as there are high incidences of upset stomachs when Estrace is taken before meal. Take Estrace carefully with direction provided by your doctor. If you skip one dose, never take an extra dose to make up for a missed dose as it can cause overdosed. Symptom of Estrace overdose include nausea, vomiting or vaginal bleeding. Consult your doctor immediately if you suffer from overdose symptom.

Precaution when you decide to use Estrace:

1) Inform your Doctor if you have just gone through any surgical procedure that has effects on your sex life, such as hysterectomy.

2) Do not use Estrace if you suffer from many types of cancer. You must consult your Doctor if you have cancer.

3) Do not use Estrace if you are suffering from diabetes, heart disease, fluctuating blood pressure and high cholesterol.

4) Consult your Doctor if you are currently on other medication.

5)Consult your doctor if you are suffering from liver disease, as Estrace is mainly metabolized by liver.

Estrace side effects.

Side effects that need immediate medical intervention:

-chest pain

-breathing difficulty

-blurred vision

-speech problems

-loss of balance

-depression

Mild side effects:

-Nausea

-Loss appetite

-Migraines

-Swollen breast

-Lower leg swelling

-vaginal discomfort or dryness

-menstrual cycle change

David Je is a Medical Scientist graduated from University of New South Wales,Sydney,Australia. He is a researcher who focus his attention on reviewing health product such as Estrace. He successfully run a website dedicated to debunking various health products for the benefit of the consumer. For information, visit www.besthealthproductreview.com

Posted: January 9th, 2008 under For women, menopause.
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