Delestrogen (not available in Canada) is used to treat or prevent a variety of conditions due to menopause (hot flashes, vaginal itching, burning, dryness); vulval or vaginal atrophy; decreased ovarian function; advanced prostate cancer in men. It is also used for estrogen replacement therapy after failure of the ovaries and to relieve the symptoms of breast cancer in selected men and women.

Do not take Delestrogen (not available in Canada) if you are allergic to Delestrogen (not available in Canada) you are pregnant you have breast cancer (except in selected patients) or certain other cancers you have undiagnosed abnormal vaginal bleeding you have had a stroke, heart attack, or chest pain you have existing, or a history of, blood clots

Before using Delestrogen (not available in Canada), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding if you are taking, will be taking or stop taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you have any other medical condition

Estrogens have been reported to increase the risk of cancer of the uterus in postmenopausal women. Estrogens should not be used during pregnancy due to an increased risk of birth defects in the sex organs of the fetus and possibly other defects. Estrogens represent a group of several female hormones. Normally the ovaries produce and release several natural estrogens until menopause occurs. All estrogens produce similar effects. Delestrogen (not available in Canada) plays a key role in the development and normal function of the reproductive system (including the vagina, uterus or womb, fallopian tubes and breasts) and secondary sex characteristics(eg, pubic hair) of women. Delestrogen (not available in Canada) also assists in the development and maintenance of strong bones.

How much medicine you take and how often you take it depend on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of Delestrogen (not available in Canada) you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Contact your doctor if yellowing of the skin or eyes, abnormal vaginal bleeding, calf or chest pain, sudden shortness of breath, coughing blood, severe headaches, dizziness, faintness, vision changes, breast lumps, or severe depression occurs. Contact your doctor if you are pregnant, become pregnant or are planning to become pregnant. Use non-hormonal birth control measures to avoid birth defects. Women taking Delestrogen (not available in Canada) should examine their breasts regularly. A physical examination should be performed at least once a year. Do not stop taking Delestrogen (not available in Canada) without checking with your doctor. Do not take more medicine than is prescribed unless advised to do so by your doctor or health care provider. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your doctor. If more than one dose is missed, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Store Delestrogen (not available in Canada) at room temperature (59 to 86 degrees F).