Introduction to Estradiol, Definition and Structure, Estradiol’s Effect on History: Medicinal Purposes, Estradiol’s Effect on History: Therapeutic Purposes, History’s Effect on Estradiol
- Used for hypoestrogenism
- A condition in which a woman has low levels of estrogen
- It can be attributed to scoliosis, excessive exercise, or not eating well
- Can be given a variety of drugs but estradiol will typically be administered transdermally in this situation, in the form of a patch
- Estradiol is altered to ethinylestradiol which is the main ingredient in oral contraceptive pills
- Estrogens help control a woman’s cycle
- They also prevent ovulation by stopping the follicular development
- Helps with symptoms of menopause
- During menopause the ovaries stop working which means they stop producing estrogen hormones
- Reduces hot flashes and decreases vaginal dryness
- Doctors will sometimes recommend hormone therapy
- Used also for osteoporosis
- A condition in which the bones become less dense and strong which leads to increase risk of fracture
- Common in elders, especially postmenopausal women
- When estrogen or testosterone levels drop there is a decrease in the bone mineral density
- Estradiol is administered to help keep bones strong and prevent fractures
- Reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes
- It can also even be used to treat acne or hair loss
- Administered orally, transdermally, topically, and vaginally