SummaryEstradiol (E2), a predominant female sex hormone and a member of the estrogen family, is responsible for regulating the menstrual and estrous cycles. It plays a pivotal role in orchestrating the development of female secondary sexual characteristics such as breast growth, widening of the hips, and a characteristic fat distribution pattern, as well as the development and sustenance of female reproductive tissues such as the mammary glands, uterus, and vagina. Apart from these crucial functions, E2 exerts significant effects on various other tissues in the body, including the liver, bone, fat, skin, and the brain. Estradiol activates both subtypes of the estrogen receptor (ERα and ERβ), is considered a potent agonist of these nuclear steroid hormone receptors. The hormone has multiple clinical applications, such as treating menopause symptoms, preventing osteoporosis in menopausal women, and treating low estrogen levels in women with ovarian failure. Moreover, it is also indicated in the treatment of certain types of breast and prostate cancer, which highlights its versatility and clinical significance. Interestingly, E2 is available in a diverse range of forms including oral tablets, topical gels or patches, vaginal creams, and injections, which provide ample options for individuals to choose from, based on their unique and specific requirements, preferences, and medical history. |
Drug Type Small molecule drug |
Synonyms 17β-estradiol, 17β-Estrogen, 17β-Oestradiol + [74] |
Target |
Action agonists, inhibitors |
Mechanism ERs agonists(Estrogen receptors agonists), NLRP3 inhibitors(NACHT, LRR and PYD domains-containing protein 3 inhibitors) |
Active Indication |
Inactive Indication |
Originator Organization |
Active Organization |
Inactive Organization |
License Organization |
Drug Highest PhaseApproved |
First Approval Date Canada (31 Dec 1976), |
RegulationOrphan Drug (United States) |
Molecular FormulaC18H24O2 |
InChIKeyVOXZDWNPVJITMN-ZBRFXRBCSA-N |
CAS Registry50-28-2 |
| Indication | Country/Location | Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infertility | Japan | 11 Mar 2022 | |
| Infertility | Japan | 11 Mar 2022 | |
| Ovarian Stimulations | Japan | 11 Mar 2022 | |
| Dyspareunia | United States | 29 May 2018 | |
| Oestrogen deficiency | Brazil | 02 Oct 2002 | |
| Female Urogenital Diseases | Japan | 01 Oct 1999 | |
| Hot Flashes | Japan | 01 Oct 1999 | |
| Hypogonadism | Japan | 01 Oct 1999 | |
| Atrophic Vaginitis | United States | 26 Mar 1999 | |
| Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal | United States | 20 Dec 1996 | |
| Urogenital Diseases | United States | 26 Apr 1996 | |
| Hypoestrogenism | United States | 22 Dec 1994 | |
| Hypoestrogenism | United States | 22 Dec 1994 | |
| Hypoestrogenism | United States | 22 Dec 1994 | |
| Uterine Hemorrhage | United States | 22 Dec 1994 | |
| Uterine Hemorrhage | United States | 22 Dec 1994 | |
| Uterine Hemorrhage | United States | 22 Dec 1994 | |
| Vulvovaginal atrophy | United States | 22 Dec 1994 | |
| Vulvovaginal atrophy | United States | 22 Dec 1994 | |
| Vulvovaginal atrophy | United States | 22 Dec 1994 |
| Indication | Highest Phase | Country/Location | Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burns | Phase 3 | Germany | 01 Jan 2007 | |
| Burns | Phase 3 | Latvia | 01 Jan 2007 | |
| Burns | Phase 3 | Russia | 01 Jan 2007 | |
| Burns | Phase 3 | United Kingdom | 01 Jan 2007 | |
| Varicose Ulcer | Phase 3 | Germany | 01 Jan 2007 | |
| Varicose Ulcer | Phase 3 | Latvia | 01 Jan 2007 | |
| Varicose Ulcer | Phase 3 | Russia | 01 Jan 2007 | |
| Varicose Ulcer | Phase 3 | United Kingdom | 01 Jan 2007 | |
| Postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis | Phase 3 | United States | 01 Mar 2005 | |
| Postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis | Phase 3 | Canada | 01 Mar 2005 |
Phase 3 | 1,050 | (Estradiol Vaginal Inserts, 4 mcg) | ctcgtisqtj = txtoypvhll emiyudgphh (woewbftphw, aoqubxhskb - ahxhdpprzi) View more | - | 30 Sep 2026 | ||
(IMVEXXY® (Estradiol Vaginal Inserts) 4 mcg) | ctcgtisqtj = ucanmglapp emiyudgphh (woewbftphw, ofzhthfoyt - wjcpawgpxg) View more | ||||||
Phase 2 | 20 | waecujdmly = dloebwodwu fczmetssun (yoyuriagll, dbdougrvil - aqgizzgkuy) View more | - | 25 Sep 2026 | |||
Phase 2 | 114 | Estradiol Cream (Periurethral Application of Estradiol Cream) | clelspofaa = jumuyilarg ykdnbnfvsp (jjzokcdlqv, uusfgyevia - iitnsxwrub) View more | - | 24 Sep 2026 | ||
Estradiol Cream (Intravaginal Application of Estradiol Cream) | clelspofaa = zjzsjumteo ykdnbnfvsp (jjzokcdlqv, llwmixhucb - aezjovbbrx) View more | ||||||
Phase 3 | 26 | Behavioral health consultation/therapy+heparin+gentamicin+sodium bicarb+Kenalog+Vaginal estrogen+Gabapentin+Oxybutynin+Detrol+Mirabegron+lidocaine+Amitriptyline+Trospium+Methenamine (Multimodal Care Bundle) | rruafgfsec(xevvybfoon) = dmeayrcnxc rxmrjurrxb (tbjkakxogm, 7.11) View more | - | 01 Apr 2026 | ||
Usual Urogynecologic care (Usual Care) | rruafgfsec(xevvybfoon) = dthaccoayf rxmrjurrxb (tbjkakxogm, 7.34) View more | ||||||
Phase 4 | 27 | bnathlnzgs(gpldtqhszm) = wiytkynnva ychqreqkqg (lzdvyqphfo, eqhayckrrd - bhxdrpvdzb) View more | - | 05 Mar 2026 | |||
Phase 2 | 8 | Computed Tomography+Therapeutic Estradiol | ihvbebzzij = netiixloyi bsvgtcrqrr (ytkoivkpnw, lqigykogci - pxpbiabghq) View more | - | 05 Mar 2026 | ||
Phase 4 | 124 | (Transdermal Estradiol + Oral Micronized Progesterone) | kdeeypnsvi(bnueyjlcmp) = qifowzyqvw ocapzddkoz (jbimmfussz, .05) View more | - | 19 Dec 2025 | ||
(Placebo Patch + Placebo Pills) | tbdbgvpmxo(xsoejdnjku) = gjpvxusecj evvybbgwyi (mmnvvaucpa, .008) View more | ||||||
Not Applicable | 31 | Letrozole (Letrozole) | uiaohnxuos(sabncsvnxv) = kyuukkodjs kqpukwocvp (jelwauaqoh, hjojkiuhiy - klzukaxjat) View more | - | 09 Dec 2025 | ||
Anastrozole (Anastrozole) | uiaohnxuos(sabncsvnxv) = wvigsyaiol kqpukwocvp (jelwauaqoh, jotvfehvcq - zwqkrhvbwd) View more | ||||||
Not Applicable | 16 | Growth hormone | fucjqudlpv(iqlqrvhyfr) = vrtmbgiedp cccqapubzw (twykloseru ) View more | Positive | 10 May 2025 | ||
brjguvcfkd(hnijpbjmsx) = chflbsinfa rohwskfsjw (sfmnyiuevs ) | |||||||
Phase 2 | 29 | (17Beta Estradiol, Progesterone) | gelhafkpwp(ziggekkbvs) = oacwisbaog fxfdilmvhs (jjztqijtgr, 0.52) View more | - | 24 Feb 2025 | ||
Placebo Pill (Transdermal Placebo Patch, Placebo Pill) | gelhafkpwp(ziggekkbvs) = zlzmuouuaa fxfdilmvhs (jjztqijtgr, 0.64) View more |





