What are the possible side effects of estrogens?
Less common but serious side effects include:
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- Breast cancer
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- Cancer of the uterus
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- Stroke
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- Heart attack
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- Blood clots
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- Gallbladder disease
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- Ovarian cancer
These are some of the warning signs of serious side effects:
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- Breast lumps
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- Unusual vaginal bleeding
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- Dizziness and faintness
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- Changes in speech
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- Severe headaches
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- Chest pain
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- Shortness of breath
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- Pains in your legs
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- Changes in vision
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- Vomiting
Call your healthcare provider right away if you get any of these warning signs, or any other unusual symptom that concerns you.
Common side effects include:
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- Headache
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- Breast pain
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- Irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting
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- Stomach/abdominal cramps, bloating
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- Nausea and vomiting
Other side effects include:
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- High blood pressure
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- Liver problems
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- High blood sugar
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- Fluid retention
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- Enlargement of benign tumors of the uterus ("fibroids")
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- Vaginal yeast infections
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- Hair loss
These are not all the possible side effects of DEPO-Estradiol. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.