Estradiol

DRUG INFORMATION

  ADULT
    - Start therapy with estradiol transdermal system 0.0375 mg/day applied to the skin
      twice weekly for the treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms due to
      menopause or moderate to severe symptoms of vulvar and vaginal atrophy symptoms
      due to menopause.
      Source: US FDA label for estradiol (Estradiol), section 'dosage and
      administration', retrieved 2026-08-29
    - Dosage adjustment should be guided by the clinical response (2.1 , 2.2 , 2.3)
      Start therapy with estradiol transdermal system 0.025 mg/day for the prevention of
      postmenopausal osteoporosis (2.4) Place estradiol transdermal system on a clean,
      dry area of the lower abdomen or buttocks.
      Source: US FDA label for estradiol (Estradiol), section 'dosage and
      administration', retrieved 2026-08-29
    - Do not apply estradiol transdermal system to the breasts (2.5) 2.1 Treatment of
      Moderate to Severe Vasomotor Symptoms due to Menopause Start therapy with
      estradiol transdermal system 0.0375 mg per day applied to the skin twice weekly.
      Source: US FDA label for estradiol (Estradiol), section 'dosage and
      administration', retrieved 2026-08-29

  CHILD
    - Estradiol transdermal system is not indicated for use in pediatric patients.
      Clinical studies have not been conducted in the pediatric population. If estrogen
      is administered to patients whose bone growth is not complete, periodic monitoring
      of bone maturation and effects on epiphyseal centers is recommended during
      estrogen administration.
      Source: US FDA label for estradiol (Estradiol), section 'pediatric use', retrieved
      2026-08-29

  RENAL IMPAIRMENT
    - Monitor any woman with a condition(s) that might predispose her to fluid
      retention, such as cardiac or renal impairment.
      Source: US FDA label for estradiol (Estradiol), section 'warnings and cautions',
      retrieved 2026-08-29

  HEPATIC IMPAIRMENT
    - Discontinue estradiol transdermal system if pancreatitis occurs. 5.10 Hepatic
      Impairment and/or Past History of Cholestatic Jaundice Estrogens may be poorly
      metabolized in women with hepatic impairment.
      Source: US FDA label for estradiol (Estradiol), section 'warnings and cautions',
      retrieved 2026-08-29

  PREGNANCY
    - Risk Summary Estradiol transdermal system is not indicated for use in pregnancy.
      Source: US FDA label for estradiol (Estradiol), section 'pregnancy', retrieved
      2026-08-29
    - There are no data with the use of estradiol transdermal system in pregnant women;
      however, epidemiologic studies and meta-analyses have not found an increased risk
      of genital or nongenital birth defects (including cardiac anomalies and limb-
      reduction defects) following exposure to combined hormonal contraceptives
      (estrogen and progestins) before conception or during early pregnancy.
      Source: US FDA label for estradiol (Estradiol), section 'pregnancy', retrieved
      2026-08-29
    - In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth
      defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15%
      to 20%, respectively.
      Source: US FDA label for estradiol (Estradiol), section 'pregnancy', retrieved
      2026-08-29

  BREASTFEEDING
    - Risk Summary Estrogens are present in human milk and can reduce milk production in
      breast-feeding women.
      Source: US FDA label for estradiol (Estradiol), section 'nursing mothers',
      retrieved 2026-08-29
    - This reduction can occur at any time but is less likely to occur once breast-
      feeding is well-established.
      Source: US FDA label for estradiol (Estradiol), section 'nursing mothers',
      retrieved 2026-08-29
    - The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along
      with the mother’s clinical need for estradiol transdermal system and any potential
      adverse effects on the breastfed child from estradiol transdermal system or from
      the underlying maternal condition.
      Source: US FDA label for estradiol (Estradiol), section 'nursing mothers',
      retrieved 2026-08-29