Steroid
Estradiol Cypionate
Half-life
~7-9 days
What is Estradiol Cypionate?
Long-acting injectable estradiol ester used in hormone therapy.
How Estradiol Cypionate works
Esterified estradiol releases slowly and agonizes estrogen receptors ER-alpha/ER-beta in target tissues.
Estradiol Cypionate half-life
~7-9 days
Estradiol Cypionate side effects
- Nausea/breast tenderness
- Thromboembolic risk factors
- Fluid retention
