What is Delestrogen injection used for?
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What is Delestrogen injection used for?
This medication is a female hormone (estrogen). It is used by women to help reduce symptoms of menopause (such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness). These symptoms are caused by the body making less estrogen.
When should I take Delestrogen?
Typical dosing for Delestrogen (estradiol valerate injection)
- Menopausal symptoms: Inject 10 mg to 20 mg into the gluteal muscle (buttocks) every 4 weeks.
- Low estrogen conditions: Inject 10 mg to 20 mg into the gluteal muscle (buttocks) every 4 weeks.
Why do you take estrogen and progesterone after IVF?
Summary. Healthcare providers prescribe estrogen supplements to women undergoing IVF to help thicken the lining of the uterus. This increases the chances a fertilized egg will implant in the uterus.
Does Delestrogen cause discharge?
Common side effects of Delestrogen may include: vaginal itching or discharge, changes in your menstrual periods, breakthrough bleeding; thinning scalp hair; or. nausea, vomiting, bloating, stomach cramps.
How long is Delestrogen good for?
The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend if a multi-dose vial has been opened or accessed (e.g., needle-punctured), the vial should be dated and discarded within 28 days unless the manufacturer specifies a different date for that opened vial.
Does Delestrogen need to be refrigerated?
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from light and moisture.
What’s the difference between Delestrogen and estradiol?
Depo-Estradiol (estradiol cypionate injection) Treats low estrogen and relieves menopause symptoms. The Delestrogen (estradiol valerate injection) is a good once-a-month option for treating menopause symptoms and low estrogen, as long as you’re okay with injections. Treats low estrogen and relieves menopause symptoms.
How does Delestrogen make you feel?
Common side effects of Delestrogen may include: headache; vaginal itching or discharge, changes in your menstrual periods, breakthrough bleeding; thinning scalp hair; or. nausea, vomiting, bloating, stomach cramps.
Can you drink on Delestrogen?
Limit alcoholic beverages while you are using Delestrogen. Delestrogen may cause dark skin patches on your face (melasma).
What does progesterone do during IVF?
Progesterone prepares the lining of the uterus (endometrium) to allow a fertilized egg (embryo) to stick or implant.
Why do you need progesterone during IVF?
Progesterone prepares the lining of the uterus (endometrium) to allow a fertilized egg (embryo) to stick or implant. If a pregnancy does not take place, progesterone levels will fall and you will have your period.
Which progesterone is best for IVF?
Luteal support for IVF/ICSI cycles with Crinone 8% (90 mg) twice daily results in higher pregnancy rates than with intramuscular progesterone.
Does progesterone change your nipples?
Shortly after ovulation, estrogen levels drop, and progesterone levels rise. In some people, these shifts in progesterone may trigger breast pain or sore nipples. If a person becomes pregnant, progesterone levels will continue to rise. This causes breast tissue changes that can make the nipples or breasts sore.
Can progesterone cause weight gain?
While progesterone doesn’t directly cause weight gain, it does increase your hunger levels which may make you feel like you’re eating more and therefore gaining weight. But progesterone is just a small player in hormone balance and weight management. There are other hormone imbalances that may cause weight gain.
