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EstroGel is a transdermal gel applied to the arm once daily.1 “Trans” means “across” and “dermal” refers to the “skin.” Transdermal describes the way the estrogen in EstroGel is introduced into the body.

When EstroGel is applied, the gel is absorbed into the skin. The gel is “held” in the top layer of the skin. As the gel is absorbed further, it passes into another layer of skin that controls the amount of active ingredient that enters the bloodstream.

Click here to watch a brief animation of how EstroGel transdermal gel works.

The benefits of transdermal EstroGel
• Because EstroGel is a transdermal therapy, it allows a lower dose of estrogen to be effective
• Provides steady, continuous relief of menopause symptoms1
• No fluctuations in estradiol hormone levels1
• Goes on clear and is invisible and odorless, once dry1
• Has no adhesive to irritate skin
• Easy to use and ideal for women with active lifestyles
 

WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT INFORMATION I SHOULD KNOW ABOUT EstroGel (AN ESTROGEN HORMONE)?

Estrogens increase the chance of getting cancer of the uterus (womb). Report any unusual vaginal bleeding right away while you are using EstroGel. Vaginal bleeding after menopause may be a warning sign of cancer of the uterus (womb). Your healthcare provider should check any unusual vaginal bleeding to find the cause.

Do not use estrogens with or without progestins to prevent heart disease, heart attacks, strokes, or dementia. Using estrogens with or without progestins may increase your chance of getting heart attacks, strokes, breast cancer, and blood clots.

Using estrogens, with or without progestins, may increase your risk of dementia, based on a study of women age 65 or older.

Do not start using EstroGel if you have unusual vaginal bleeding, currently have or have had certain cancers, had a stroke or heart attack in the past year, currently have or have had blood clots, currently have or have had liver problems, are allergic to EstroGel or any of its ingredients, or think you may be pregnant.

Common side effects of estrogens include headache, breast pain, irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting, stomach/abdominal cramps, bloating, nausea, vomiting, hair loss, fluid retention, and vaginal yeast infection.

You and your healthcare provider should talk regularly about whether you still need treatment with EstroGel.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Please see full patient information (PDF) and boxed warning.

REFERENCE: 1. EstroGel 0.06% [package insert]. Herndon, VA: ASCEND Therapeutics, Inc; 2008.

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