Rankings / Hormones & Endocrine

Estetrol (E4) for menopause

Hormones & Endocrine · Native estrogen (NEST)

Tier B

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6.6 / 10
Tier B
Ev 8 Bn 6.5 Sf 5

Bottom line

Read Off Label grades Estetrol (E4) for menopause as B (6.6/10) based on strong evidence, med-high benefit magnitude, and a med-risk safety profile.

Estetra/Mithra (Donesta; licensed to Gedeon Richter).

Studied, labeled, or reported-use context: Oral 15-20 mg/day (menopause trials) — Rx; not individualized guidance.

What the evidence says

Estetra/Mithra (Donesta; licensed to Gedeon Richter). E4COMFORT I and II Phase 3 (n~640): significant reductions in moderate-severe vasomotor symptom frequency and severity at weeks 4 and 12 vs placebo. Already approved as the contraceptive Nextstellis/Drovelis. Menopause launch expected 2026, an option for women with synthetic-HRT contraindications. Industry-sponsored.

Mechanism

Estetrol, a native fetal estrogen with tissue-selective estrogen-receptor activity and minimal hepatic impact, apparently with lower thrombotic-marker effect than synthetic or conjugated estrogens.

Studied, labeled, or reported dose & route

Oral 15-20 mg/day (menopause trials)

This records doses and routes described in studies, approved labeling, clinical practice, or documented use. It is not individualized guidance and does not establish safety; context changes with indication, formulation, health history, monitoring, and other medicines.

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Common questions

What does the evidence show about Estetrol (E4) for menopause's effects?
Read Off Label rates the evidence for Estetrol (E4) for menopause as Strong and the benefit magnitude as med-high, producing an overall grade of B (6.6/10). Estetra/Mithra (Donesta; licensed to Gedeon Richter).
What safety findings are reported for Estetrol (E4) for menopause?
Estetrol (E4) for menopause has a med risk profile in the database. Med (estrogen-class thrombotic/breast/endometrial considerations; apparently milder than synthetic estrogens) Legal status: Rx (approved as contraceptive; menopause indication Phase 3 / filing).
What doses or routes are reported for Estetrol (E4) for menopause?
Oral 15-20 mg/day (menopause trials) This is context from studies, approved labeling, clinical practice, or documented use; it is not individualized guidance and does not establish safety.
How does Estetrol (E4) for menopause work?
Estetrol, a native fetal estrogen with tissue-selective estrogen-receptor activity and minimal hepatic impact, apparently with lower thrombotic-marker effect than synthetic or conjugated estrogens.

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