Common side effects of Estrogel (Estradiol) may include:
- vaginal itching or discharge, changes in your menstrual periods, light vaginal bleeding or spotting;
- nausea, vomiting, bloating, stomach cramps.
The above side effects should not alarm you.
Serious side effects of Estrogel (Estradiol) may include:
- abnormal vaginal bleeding;
- a lump in your breast; or
- confusion, problems with memory or concentration;
If you have any of the above side effects, contact your doctor right away.
Signs to watch for:
heart attack symptoms--chest pain or pressure, pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder, nausea, sweating;
liver problems--nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, tired feeling, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
signs of a stroke--sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), sudden severe headache, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance;
signs of a blood clot in the lung--chest pain, sudden cough, wheezing, rapid breathing, coughing up blood; or
signs of a blood clot in your leg--pain, swelling, warmth, or redness in one or both legs.