Buying contraceptive pills Dienogest and a number of others, many women, paying attention to the composition, noticed that they include estradiol valerate. It is this chemical that makes up for its action a small production of estrogen, in particular, endogenous. By regulating the exchange of proteins, as well as fats and carbohydrates, having an effect on the water-electrolyte balance of the body, estradiol valerate lowers the level of cholesterol in the blood. In addition, under the influence of this substance, proliferation of the uterine endometrium occurs, a reduction in the mass of bones is prevented, which completely prevents the development of such a complex disease as osteoporosis. It is under the action of estradiol valerate that the somatic as well as mental symptoms of menopause occur in the period of premenopause.
In what medicines is contained?
Preparations containing in their composition estradiol valerate, in most cases refer to contraceptives, which are available in the form of tablets. And in which particular tablets contains estradiol valerate? Today, this substance is a part of a large number of medications. An example of such can be:
- The individual;
- Klimen;
- Divissek;
- Proginova ;
- Clinonorm;
- Divina, etc.
When is it applied?
Estradiol valerate is part of many drugs, which in turn are used when:
- a deficiency in the body of a woman's estrogens (menopause, premenopause, benign diseases);
- bladder hypoesthesia;
- degenerative changes in the skin and mucous membranes;
- prevention of osteoporosis during the menopause.
As a rule, treatment with drugs containing estradiol valerate is quite long. So, the course of treatment can take up to six months. Everything depends on the treatment of which disease is carried out with the help of this substance. For example, contraceptives with estradiol valerate are used for 21 days, 1 tablet a day. After a month of taking a break - 1 week, and then the course of taking the drug is repeated. The whole course of admission lasts about 6 months.
All medicines containing estradiol valerate in their composition have an instruction in which dosages and frequency of medication are clearly indicated. But in any case, medical products must be taken in strict accordance with the recommendations of the doctor and only for its purpose. Otherwise, the possible occurrence of various kinds of complications and side effects that may require emergency medical care and even hospitalization.
Contraindications
Like any medicines, estradiol valerate is also contraindicated. That is why, before applying it, a doctor's consultation is necessary. The main contraindications to its use are:
- hyperplasia of the uterine endometrium ;
- endometriosis;
- uterine myoma;
- Malignant formations localized in the mammary gland, as well as suspicion of them;
- impaired liver function;
- violations of the process of blood coagulability (thromboembolism in history);
- diabetes;
- current pregnancy and lactation;
- individual intolerance.
Side effects
Some women during the reception of preparations containing estradiol valerate, noted rare, brief headaches, nausea, sensations of tension in the breasts, weight gain. Occasionally, the skin showed an unexpressed pigmentation in the form of small, spotty spots, which after a short period of time disappeared independently and did not require any treatment.