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Medicines estradiol valerateQuestion & answer

estradiol valerate · Medicine question

How does estradiol valerate relieve menopausal symptoms?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Estradiol valerate, a prodrug of estradiol, relieves menopausal symptoms by replacing the oestrogen production lost in menopausal women.

Sources for this answer

Progynova 1mgBayer plc · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 23Document updated 10 September 2026

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