This long acting estrogen can actually be used by men and women. Some of the symptoms that can be treated using this medication include the following:

• Irritation
• Hot flashes
• Vaginal dryness
• Depression
• Headaches
• Migraine
• Breast tenderness
• Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
• Mood swings
• Absent or irregular periods
• Urinary tract infections (UTI)
• Lack of or reduced amounts of vaginal lubrication

Take note that this medication may also be prescribed to men as a treatment for prostate cancer. Remember that this estrogen injectable only addresses the symptoms of this cancer and not the disease itself.

Delestrogen is approved in the United States for a variety of ailments and medical conditions. For instance, it is approved as part of the treatment of hypogonadism, which is a condition where the gonads have diminished function.

Hypoestrogenism (i.e. estrogen deficiency) can be caused in women by this medical condition. Castration in women can also cause this deficiency.

Women who experience ovarian failure can also have hypoestrogenism.

This estrogen medication is also available in tablet or capsule form in other countries where it is approved for use. The oral forms of this estrogen also works as a treatment for the same symptoms mentioned above.

The treatment period when using this estradiol treatment ranges from three to six months. Different dosages and treatment intervals will vary depending on various conditions.

The usual dosage prescribed by doctors is 10 to 20 mg. and administered once for every four weeks. This is the usual dosage amount for treating women who experience menopausal symptoms.

When used as a treatment for dysfunctional uterine bleeding, doctors will usually prescribe 10 to 20 mg doses of Delestrogen. It is useful in reducing the bleeding in women.

When used as a treatment for prostate cancer in men, doctors will usually prescribe this estrogen medication at 30 mg doses (sometimes higher). The treatment usually lasts for several weeks.

Note that the doses are often administered every one to two weeks. Again, this drug is administered via intramuscular injection.

It is also prescribed to transgender women as a treatment for various related conditions. The dosages this time can be vary from 5 to 20 mg. (it can also go up to 40 mg.) depending on conditions determined by your physician.

Health experts have noted that the side effects are associated with the intake of this estradiol medication.

These symptoms are the same as with that of estradiol. The following are some of the side effects observed by health experts and researchers:

• Melasma
• Thromboembolism
• Headaches
• Edema
• Bloating
• Nausea
• Low blood lipid profile
• Breast enlargement
• Increased in insulin resistance
• Breast tenderness
• Increased prolactin levels

When you experience these side effects, please stop taking Delestrogen and call your doctor. Take note also that it is possible to overdose on this estrogen medication.

An overdose can occur when very high doses are prescribed to you. An example of which is one dose of 40 to 100 mg per week.

However, it has also been noted that there are usually no signs of toxicity when you experience a potential overdose.

The symptoms of overdose include the following:

• Leg cramps
• Legs feeling heavy
• Vaginal discharge
• Breast tenderness
• Increased water retention
• Weight increase
• Bloating
• Vomiting
• Nausea

To reduce the overdose symptoms, the first thing you should do is to reduce the dosage you’re taking. When you suspect that you have an OD, you must contact your doctor immediately.

Delestrogen should only be used after obtaining competent medical advice. Improper use of this estradiol medication entails certain serious risks.

Its use may put you at risk for endometrial cancer. It also increases your risk pulmonary emboli, invasive breast cancer, and stroke.

Experts also report that it may also increase one’s risk for deep vein thrombosis. This condition has been observed in postmenstrual women.

Researchers have also observed that some women ages 65 and above have increased risk of developing dementia when taking this medication.

Because of these potential health risks, you will need the competent advice from your doctor before using this medication.

Your doctor will usually prescribe the lowest effective dose for your condition. Medical experts will also prescribe the shortest treatment period possible.

Work with your doctor to find an acceptable treatment approach using this medication.