Investigators report that estradiol works as well as luteinizing hormone–releasing hormone agonists for testosterone suppression and have a much better side-effect profile.

Estradiol is crucial for developing and maintaining secondary sexual characteristics, regulating the menstrual cycle, and preparing the uterine lining for pregnancy. Progesterone is essential for ...

A mid-stage study reveals that transdermal estradiol patches may match traditional androgen deprivation therapy in treating prostate cancer with fewer side effects. This approach boosts bone density ...

Prostate-specific antigen responses were similar between transdermal estradiol and hormone therapy combined with androgen ...

Estradiol 0.05mg/day, 0.1mg/day; ext-rel transdermal film. Initially one 0.05mg/day patch twice per week applied to trunk (avoid breasts, waistline). May be given continuously if patient does not ...

The hormones you replace are not as protective as the hormone's you used to naturally produce, Shankar said. In fact, there ...

Estradiol cypionate 5mg/mL (contains chlorobutanol anhydrous 5.4mg in cottonseed oil 913mg); soln for IM inj. See full labeling. Nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, bloating, gallbladder disease ...