How to Use Estriol

Estriol is a hormone produced in significant quantities by a woman when she becomes pregnant. Estriol in pill form is also administered to relieve minor symptoms of menopause, including vaginal dryness. As a therapy, research at UCLA into estriol shows that the hormone also noticeably suppresses some of the conditions associated with multiple sclerosis (MS). Early findings indicate estriol reduces inflammation of the central nervous system. Discuss your specific condition with a doctor who will help you decide if estriol hormone therapy is right for you.

Instructions

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  Talk to a doctor about the potential benefits of taking estriol to alleviate symptoms of menopause. Take estriol orally, in pill form, with water. Take only the dosage as directed by your physician and space the medication precisely as described to derive maximum benefit from the hormone.

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  Investigate research studies into the therapeutic benefits of estriol if you are an individual living with multiple sclerosis. You may be eligible to participate in a study that could improve your condition while receiving free medications, health exams and possible compensation.

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  Talk to a doctor about estriol testing if you are pregnant. Estriol levels are measurable in a woman's blood or urine to evaluate fetus health and can serve as an indicator for additional testing for potential Down syndrome if levels are unusually low.

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  Consult with a physician about the potential health benefits of taking estriol. Studies suggest older women who take estriol see benefits in the form of greater bone density, heart health and urinary tract health.

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  Consider taking estriol as a topical solution. Using a topical solution, such as a skin cream, may provide better results in non-menopausal women seeking health benefits versus if taken in pill form. Absorbing estriol transdermally (through the skin) may enable the body to make more efficient and immediate use of the hormone since it does not have to be metabolized first through the liver, as is this case with most hormone therapy medications.