Steroid
Estradiol Valerate
Half-life
~4-5 days
What is Estradiol Valerate?
Injectable estradiol valerate used for feminizing therapy or hypogonadal estrogen replacement.
How Estradiol Valerate works
Hydrolyzed to estradiol after injection with systemic ER activation and suppression of gonadotropins at adequate exposure.
Estradiol Valerate half-life
~4-5 days
Estradiol Valerate side effects
- Mood fluctuations with peak/trough dosing
- Breast tenderness
- Thrombotic risk in predisposed patients
