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Estradiol cypionate/testosterone cypionate

Not to be confused with Depo-Estradiol, Femandren M, or Folivirin.

Estradiol cypionate/testosterone cypionate (EC/TC), sold under the brand names Depo-Testadiol and Femovirin among others, is an injectable combination medication of estradiol cypionate (EC), an estrogen, and testosterone cypionate (TC), an androgen/anabolic steroid, which is used in menopausal hormone therapy for women.[1] It is specifically indicated for the treatment of moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms (i.e., hot flashes), but can also be used for other estrogen indications in women.[1] The medication has also been used to suppress lactation in postpartum women.[2]

Estradiol cypionate /
testosterone cypionate
Estradiol cypionate (top) and
testosterone cypionate (bottom)
Combination of
Estradiol cypionateEstrogen
Testosterone cypionateAndrogen; Anabolic steroid
Clinical data
Trade namesDepo-Testadiol, Femovirin, depAndrogyn, others
Other namesEC/TC
Routes of
administration		Intramuscular injection
Identifiers
CAS Number

Depo-Testadiol was provided in the form of 10 mL vials containing 2 mg/mL EC and 50 mg/mL TC in an oil solution and was administered by intramuscular injection once every 4 weeks.[1] Conversely, Femovirin was provided in the form of 1 mL ampoules containing 3.5 mg/mL EC (2.4 mg/mL free estradiol) and 90 mg/mL TC (62.9 mg/mL free testosterone) in an oil solution and was administered by intramuscular injection once every 4 to 6 weeks.[3]

[4][5][6][7] The elimination half-life of EC in oil by intramuscular injection is approximately 5 days, while the elimination half-life of TC in oil by intramuscular injection is approximately 8 days.[1] EC/TP reportedly has a duration of about 21 days.[8]

EC/TC likely poses a considerably increased risk of endometrial hyperplasia and cancer in women with intact uteruses (i.e., women who are not hysterectomized) if it is not combined with a progestogen.[1] This is due to the EC component.[1] The concomitant use of a progestogen will abolish such risks.[1] The medication can also cause masculinization, such as acne, deepened voice, hirsutism, and increased sex drive, due to its TC component.[1] Some of these masculinizing symptoms, such as voice deepening, can be irreversible.[1]

Depo-Testadiol was introduced for medical use in 1954,[9] while Femovirin was introduced for medical use in 1956.[10] An oral tablet product with the same brand name of Femovirin, containing ethinylestradiol and methyltestosterone, was marketed in 1958, and should not be confused with the injectable Femovirin.[11][4] Depo-Testadiol was discontinued in the United States by 2013.[12] Both Depo-Testadiol and Femovirin have been discontinued in most other countries, but formulations of EC/TC under other brand names continue to be marketed in Taiwan.[13][14][15]

Androgen replacement therapy formulations and dosages used in women
Route Medication Major brand names Form Dosage
Oral Testosterone undecanoate Andriol, Jatenzo Capsule 40–80 mg 1x/1–2 days
Methyltestosterone Metandren, Estratest Tablet 0.5–10 mg/day
Fluoxymesterone Halotestin Tablet 1–2.5 mg 1x/1–2 days
Normethandronea Ginecoside Tablet 5 mg/day
Tibolone Livial Tablet 1.25–2.5 mg/day
Prasterone (DHEA)b – Tablet 10–100 mg/day
Sublingual Methyltestosterone Metandren Tablet 0.25 mg/day
Transdermal Testosterone Intrinsa Patch 150–300 μg/day
AndroGel Gel, cream 1–10 mg/day
Vaginal Prasterone (DHEA) Intrarosa Insert 6.5 mg/day
Injection Testosterone propionatea Testoviron Oil solution 25 mg 1x/1–2 weeks
Testosterone enanthate Delatestryl, Primodian Depot Oil solution 25–100 mg 1x/4–6 weeks
Testosterone cypionate Depo-Testosterone, Depo-Testadiol Oil solution 25–100 mg 1x/4–6 weeks
Testosterone isobutyratea Femandren M, Folivirin Aqueous suspension 25–50 mg 1x/4–6 weeks
Mixed testosterone esters Climacterona Oil solution 150 mg 1x/4–8 weeks
Omnadren, Sustanon Oil solution 50–100 mg 1x/4–6 weeks
Nandrolone decanoate Deca-Durabolin Oil solution 25–50 mg 1x/6–12 weeks
Prasterone enanthatea Gynodian Depot Oil solution 200 mg 1x/4–6 weeks
Implant Testosterone Testopel Pellet 50–100 mg 1x/3–6 months
Notes: Premenopausal women produce about 230 ± 70 μg testosterone per day (6.4 ± 2.0 mg testosterone per 4 weeks), with a range of 130 to 330 μg per day (3.6–9.2 mg per 4 weeks). Footnotes: a = Mostly discontinued or unavailable. b = Over-the-counter. Sources: See template.

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  2. ^ Vorherr H (July 1972). "Suppression of postpartum lactation". Postgraduate Medicine. 52 (1): 145–152. doi:10.1080/00325481.1972.11713186. PMID 5037562.
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