Estradiol valerate
Delestrogen is a brand-name injectable estrogen medication containing estradiol valerate. It is primarily used for hormone replacement therapy in women experiencing menopause or estrogen deficiency. The medication helps alleviate menopausal symptoms and supports hormonal balance in various conditions.
Delestrogen is an injectable estrogen therapy used for hormone replacement in women with estrogen deficiency or menopausal symptoms.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 319865
- Generic
- Delestrogen
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Delestrogen is used for hormone replacement therapy in postmenopausal women, treatment of menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness, management of hypoestrogenism due to hypogonadism or castration, and certain cases of breast cancer and prostate cancer in selected patients.
Delestrogen contains estradiol valerate, an ester of the primary female sex hormone estradiol. Once administered, it is hydrolyzed to estradiol, which binds to estrogen receptors throughout the body to produce estrogenic effects in various target tissues including the reproductive system, bones, and cardiovascular system.
This medication is administered by injection and requires medical supervision. Common side effects may include headache, breast tenderness, nausea, and mood changes. Estrogen therapy carries risks including increased risk of blood clots, stroke, and certain cancers. It should not be used during pregnancy. Regular monitoring and periodic breaks may be recommended during long-term use.
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed July 26, 2026. · Read our editorial policy