Depo-Estradiol

Low Testosterone, hypoestrogenism, Menopause + 1 more

Treatment

5 FDA approvals

7 Active Studies for Depo-Estradiol

What is Depo-Estradiol

Estradiol cypionate

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Estradiol Cypionate is a form of the hormone estrogen, which is naturally found in the human body. It is used to treat symptoms related to menopause, such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, mood changes, irregular periods, chills, and sleeping problems. It is also used to treat hypoestrogenism, a condition caused by low levels of estrogen. Estradiol Cypionate is available as an intramuscular injection, known as Depo-Estradiol, and is metabolized into the hormone estradiol once absorbed. Estradiol is more potent than other

Depo-Estradiol

is the brand name

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Depo-Estradiol Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Depo-Estradiol

Estradiol cypionate

1979

2

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Estradiol cypionate, also called Depo-Estradiol, is approved by the FDA for 5 uses like Hypogonadism and Menopause .

Hypogonadism

Helps manage Hypogonadism

Menopause

moderate Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms

Low Testosterone

Helps manage Hypogonadism

hypoestrogenism

Helps manage hypoestrogenism

Effectiveness

How Depo-Estradiol Affects Patients

Estrogen works in the body by binding to two types of receptors (ERα and ERβ) and a protein (GPER) in many places, including the breasts, uterus, ovaries, skin, prostate, bone, fat, and brain. Estrogen causes a number of different responses in the body by binding to these receptors and proteins.

How Depo-Estradiol works in the body

When estradiol enters a cell, it binds to a receptor in the cell. This binding then triggers a chain reaction, leading to the formation of proteins that help express the effects of estradiol. Estrogens also help create proteins that aid in the regulation of hormones, such as sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG), thyroid-binding globulin (TBG), and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). The end result of this process is increased estrogenic activity, which can reverse some of the symptoms of menopause and low levels of estrogen.

When to interrupt dosage

The amount of Depo-Estradiol is reliant upon the diagnosed condition, including Low Testosterone, hypoestrogenism and Menopause. The dosage can differ, based on the approach of administration specified in the table below.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Low Testosterone

, 5.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL

, Intramuscular, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular, Injection, suspension, Injection, suspension - Intramuscular

hypoestrogenism

, 5.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL

, Intramuscular, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular, Injection, suspension, Injection, suspension - Intramuscular

Menopause

, 5.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL

, Intramuscular, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular, Injection, suspension, Injection, suspension - Intramuscular

moderate Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms

, 5.0 mg/mL, 50.0 mg/mL

, Intramuscular, Injection, Injection - Intramuscular, Injection, suspension, Injection, suspension - Intramuscular

Warnings

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Depo-Estradiol.

Common Depo-Estradiol Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

Abemaciclib

Major

The metabolism of Abemaciclib can be increased when combined with Estradiol cypionate.

Acalabrutinib

Major

The metabolism of Acalabrutinib can be increased when combined with Estradiol cypionate.

Alectinib

Major

The metabolism of Alectinib can be increased when combined with Estradiol cypionate.

Aminophylline

Major

The metabolism of Aminophylline can be increased when combined with Estradiol cypionate.

Anastrozole

Major

The therapeutic efficacy of Anastrozole can be decreased when used in combination with Estradiol cypionate.

Depo-Estradiol Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Depo-Estradiol?

19 active studies are currently being conducted to assess the efficacy of Depo-Estradiol in alleviating hypoestrogenism, Low Testosterone and Menopausal symptoms.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

hypoestrogenism

1 Actively Recruiting

Phase 4

Menopause

0 Actively Recruiting

moderate Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms

0 Actively Recruiting

Low Testosterone

6 Actively Recruiting

Phase 4, Phase 2, Phase 1

Depo-Estradiol Reviews: What are patients saying about Depo-Estradiol?

5

Patient Review

5/31/2011

Depo-Estradiol for "Change of Life" Signs

Completely eliminated the hot flashes I was experiencing. Also had the added bonus of making my muscles more toned. I'm very pleased with this product and wish my doctor had prescribed it sooner.

5

Patient Review

7/31/2009

Depo-Estradiol for "Change of Life" Signs

I saw low changes on my legs and breast after using this treatment.

4.7

Patient Review

6/12/2009

Depo-Estradiol for Low Estrogen After Operation to Remove Ovaries

My doctor prescribed me this injection as a last resort to combat my perpetual state of heat. Unfortunately, it did not help and I'm still struggling after a year. If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know because I'm desperate at this point.

4

Patient Review

5/10/2009

Depo-Estradiol for Low Estrogen After Operation to Remove Ovaries

1.3

Patient Review

3/29/2022

Depo-Estradiol for Low Estrogen After Operation to Remove Ovaries

Depo is terrible and not at all comparable to Delestrogen. It gave me a heart attack.
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Patient Q&A Section about depo-estradiol

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

How long is Depo-Estradiol good for?

"You and your healthcare provider should talk regularly about whether you still need treatment with DEPO-ESTRADIOL."

Answered by AI

When will Depo-Estradiol be available?

"Pfizer is currently out of stock of Depo-Estradiol 5 mg/mL 5 mL vials for intramuscular injection, and estimates that they will not have any available until December of 2022."

Answered by AI

What is Depo-Estradiol made from?

"Estradiol cypionate injection is given intramuscularly. Each mL contains: 5 mg/mL—5 mg estradiol cypionate, 5.4 mg chlorobutanol anhydrous (chloral derivative) added as preservative; in 913 mg cottonseed oil."

Answered by AI

What is Depo-Estradiol used for?

"This medication may also be used by women who have had their ovaries removed.

This medication is designed to mimic the female hormone estrogen in order to help reduce menopause symptoms such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness. These symptoms are caused by a decrease in the body's production of estrogen and can also be present in women who have had their ovaries removed."

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Clinical Trials for Depo-Estradiol

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Follitropin Alfa for Male Infertility

18 - 45
Male
San Antonio, TX

The purpose of this study is to assess the bioequivalence of Test and Reference in healthy downregulated male participants. This is a 2-sequence, 2-period study using the following treatment sequences across Study Periods 1 and 2. At the end of the first Downregulation period (DR1), eligible participants will be randomly assigned to 1 of the 2 treatment sequences: Sequence 1: Test - Reference Sequence 2: Reference - Test Where, Test = follitropin alfa (solution for injection in prefilled pen), and Reference = follitropin alfa (powder and diluent for solution for injection in vial). The total duration of the study will be up to approximately 9 weeks.

Phase 1
Recruiting

ICON Early Phase Services, LLC_Clinic San Antonio

Medical Responsible

EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc.

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Hormone Therapy for Musculoskeletal Health

18 - 40
All Sexes
Pittsburgh, PA

Non-combat-related muscle, tendon and bone injuries are the most common injuries suffered by military personnel, particularly in new recruits. These injuries impact military readiness and are responsible for roughly 60% of limited duty days, 65% of soldiers who are unable to deploy, and nearly $500 million in medical cost to the government annually in the Army alone. Drug interventions must be studied and developed to prevent these negative outcomes and prepare military personnel for the demands of military service. At the current time, military leadership has identified critical gaps in understanding how to minimize these injuries and train soldiers with drug intervention serving among those gaps. The goal of this study is to determine how a hormonal intervention can change muscle, tendon, and bone function as well as physical and psychological performance in response to mental and physical stress. To do so, we will examine sex hormone (testosterone, estrogen) levels, muscle, tendon, and bone images, blood samples, and physical and mental performance. We will look at things like changes in hormone levels, chemicals released from active skeletal muscles, and your body composition. The results from this study will be used to improve physical readiness training in the military with the goal of reducing injuries.

Phase 4
Recruiting

Neuromuscular Research Laboratory

Bradley C Nindl, PhD

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Estradiol Patch for Menopause

20 - 45
Female
Aurora, CO

The menopause transition is associated with a decrease in artery health and an increased risk for weight gain in storing fat in the stomach area which may increase the risk for heart disease. The purpose of this research is to study how the decrease in estrogen at menopause changes artery health and fat gain, and risk of disease in women as they age. The first aim in this study will determine whether short term and long term low estrogen levels in premenopausal women decreases artery function and whether this is related to an increase in fat in the stomach area. The second aim will determine whether the changes in artery health and body fat are related to changes in a pathway that breaks down an important amino acid called tryptophan. This pathway is thought to play a role in regulating the aging process. Therefore, the investigators will determine whether the decrease in artery health and the increase in body fat in the stomach region with low estrogen is related to changes in this pathway in the blood, in vascular cells and fat tissue. Because estrogen levels fluctuate in premenopausal women, the investigators will use an approach (intervention) that controls estrogen levels to address these aims. The investigators will use a medication that is typically used to treat endometriosis or uterine fibroids to lower estrogen levels and an estrogen patch to increase estrogen in some women. Some women will receive a patch that has no estrogen (called a placebo patch). The intervention period will be 20 weeks. The study will provide us with new knowledge on how low estrogen with menopause affects artery health and fat gain estrogen.

Phase 4
Recruiting

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Kerrie Moreau, PhD

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Locomotor Training + Testosterone for Spinal Cord Injury

18+
Male
Gainesville, FL

This pilot study will determine the feasibility of implementing a combinatory rehabilitation strategy involving testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) with locomotor training (LT; walking on a treadmill with assistance and overground walking) in men with testosterone deficiency and walking dysfunction after incomplete or complete spinal cord injury. The investigators hypothesize that LT+TRT treatment will improve muscle size and bone mineral density in men with low T and ambulatory dysfunction after incomplete or complete SCI, along with muscle fundtion and walking recovery in men with T low and ambulatory dysfunction ater incomplete SCI.

Phase 2
Recruiting

North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System (+1 Sites)

Dana M Otzel, Phd

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Testosterone Therapy for Low Testosterone and Diabetes

35 - 70
Male
Houston, TX

Low testosterone and diabetes mellitus are each associated with increased risk for fractures. Men with diabetes mellitus are commonly found to have low testosterone as well. Testosterone has been shown to improve the bone health of patients with low testosterone but has not been tested in patients who also have diabetes mellitus in addition to low testosterone. To date, there is no treatment that is specifically recommended for bone disease among patients with diabetes. This study will evaluate the effect of testosterone on the bone health of male Veterans who have both diabetes and low testosterone, both of which are highly prevalent in this subset of the population.

Phase 4
Waitlist Available
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Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX

Reina C. Villareal, MD