Drugs / estradiol valerate
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estradiol valerate

Developed for
infertility disorder · hemometra · adhesions of uterus · anovulation · female infertility · pregnancy disorder with abortive outcome · Asherman syndrome · headache disorder
+9 more · osteoporosis · ovarian disorder · pelvis syndrome · polycystic ovary syndrome · premature menopause · primary dysmenorrhea · endometrial disorder · postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis · Turner syndrome
Investigated by
Bayer · Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital · Rahem Fertility Center · Ain Shams University · Asociación Civil Impacta Salud y Educación, Peru · Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center
+33 more · Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital · Beni-Suef University · CMH Kharian Medical College · CRG UZ Brussel · Charite University, Berlin, Germany · Chulalongkorn University · Epicentro · Federal University of Minas Gerais · Fu Xing Hospital, Capital Medical University · Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do estado de Minas Gerais · Helsinki University Central Hospital · IVI Madrid · Kocaeli Derince Education and Research Hospital · La Fe Health Research Institute · Laboratorios Andromaco S.A. · Malihe Mahmoudinia · Mayo Clinic · Medical University of Vienna · Meir Medical Center · Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC · Oulu University Hospital · Peking Union Medical College · Reproductive & Genetic Hospital of CITIC-Xiangya · Royan Institute · Suleymaniye Birth And Women's Health Education And Research Hospital · São Paulo Research Foundation · Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre · The Fenway Institute · The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University · University Hospital Brussels · University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland · University of Sao Paulo General Hospital · amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research

Regulatory milestones approvals, filings & regulatory actions · 1 recorded

MilestoneJurisdictionBrandIndicationDateSentence it was read from
Approved US (FDA) DELESTROGEN — 1954-07-15 fda.gov ↗

Trials 45

PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 13 trials
Phase 1 NCT05332106 Mar 2022 — Laboratorios Andromaco S.A. Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT02272647 Dec 2014 → Dec 2016 — Mayo Clinic Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT00490308 Aug 2007 → Aug 2008 infertility disorder Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 24 trials · 1 missed
Phase 2 NCT01310647 Jun 2011 → Dec 2012 ovarian disorder La Fe Health Research Institute Completed Missed primary
Phase 2 NCT00318799 Apr 2006 → May 2007 — Bayer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00185224 Mar 2005 → Mar 2006 — Bayer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT00805415 Mar 2003 → Feb 2004 anovulation Bayer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 311 trials · 3 met primary · 1 missed
Phase 3 NCT02251925 Sep 2012 → Oct 2015 infertility disorder Royan Institute Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01638923 Jun 2012 → Jun 2015 hemometra Bayer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01638910 Jun 2012 → Nov 2014 — Bayer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00909857 Apr 2009 → Nov 2010 primary dysmenorrhea Bayer Completed Missed primary
Phase 3 NCT00764881 Jan 2009 → Jul 2010 — Bayer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00778609 Dec 2008 → Dec 2010 headache disorder, pelvis syndrome Bayer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00754065 Sep 2008 → May 2011 — Bayer Completed Met primary
Phase 3 NCT00307801 Feb 2006 → May 2008 hemometra Bayer Completed Met primary
Phase 3 NCT00293059 Dec 2005 → May 2008 hemometra Bayer Completed Met primary
Phase 3 NCT00206583 Mar 2005 → Jun 2007 — Bayer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 414 trials · 1 met primary · 1 missed
Phase 4 NCT06181305 Feb → Nov 2024 — Rahem Fertility Center Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT05753098 Jan 2021 → Jan 2023 female infertility Beni-Suef University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT04507022 Aug 2020 → Feb 2021 female infertility, male infertility Rahem Fertility Center Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT03976544 May 2019 → Jan 2025 pregnancy disorder with abortive outcome CRG UZ Brussel Terminated Met primary
Phase 4 NCT03789123 Jan → Jul 2019 — Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT03620929 Aug 2018 Asherman syndrome Fu Xing Hospital, Capital Medical University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT03757117 Oct 2016 → Mar 2018 HIV infectious disease Asociación Civil Impacta Salud y Educación, Peru Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT02352090 Apr 2015 → Dec 2018 — Helsinki University Central Hospital Completed Missed primary
Phase 4 NCT01500863 Nov 2011 → May 2012 ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome IVI Madrid Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01419353 Aug 2011 → Jun 2013 infertility disorder Meir Medical Center Completed No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable13 trials · 1 missed
— NCT07379502 Mar → Jun 2026 polycystic ovary syndrome CMH Kharian Medical College Completed No outcome recorded
— NCT07361263 Jan 2026 → Feb 2027 expected diabetes insipidus University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland Recruiting No outcome recorded
— NCT07003373 Jul 2025 → Jul 2026 overdue — Malihe Mahmoudinia Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
— NCT07419594 Aug 2024 → Dec 2027 expected post-traumatic stress disorder Charite University, Berlin, Germany Recruiting No outcome recorded
— NCT06396208 May → Oct 2024 anovulation Chulalongkorn University Completed No outcome recorded
— NCT07422506 Jan 2024 → Jan 2030 expected pregnancy disorder with abortive outcome The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University Recruiting No outcome recorded
— NCT04590417 Jan 2022 → Jan 2024 overdue — Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
— NCT03351205 Nov 2017 → Nov 2018 adhesions of uterus Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital Unknown No outcome recorded
— NCT03346317 Nov 2017 → May 2018 adhesions of uterus Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital Unknown No outcome recorded
— NCT03300518 Nov 2017 → Jun 2021 infertility disorder Reproductive & Genetic Hospital of CITIC-Xiangya Completed Missed primary
Comparator or background therapy36 trials
Phase 0 NCT05300841 Comparator May 2022 → Apr 2023 polycystic ovary syndrome Sohag University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT05980091 Background Sep 2023 → Dec 2026 female infertility ART Fertility Clinics LLC Suspended No outcome recorded Stop: Enrollment
Phase 1 NCT04283435 Background Sep 2021 → Mar 2022 — Cairo University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 1/2 NCT07115082 Background Oct 2024 → Dec 2025 overdue primary ovarian failure Yan Hongli Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT07041814 Comparator Feb 2026 → Apr 2029 expected Turner syndrome Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded

Evidence & citations 11 cited values

Every value below carries the sentence it was read from. 87 sources stand behind the page.

FieldValueCited text
Known as estradiol valerate “A Multi-center, Prospective, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Two-arm, Phase IV Study to Investigate the Influence of a Continuous Combined Estrogen-progestin...” NCT00335218 ↗
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“Oral estradiol valerate and dienogest (2 days 3.0 mg estradiol valerate (EV), 5 days 2.0 mg EV + 2.0 mg dienogest (DNG), 17 days 2.0 mg EV + 3.0 mg DNG, 2 days 1.0 mg EV, 2...” NCT01638910 ↗

“Oral estradiol valerate 8 mg/day Oral estradiol valerate administered as 2 mg tablets for a total daily dose of 8 mg (four active tablets daily), starting on cycle day 2 for...” NCT07526207 ↗

“The Climen control group is prescribed a tablet containing estradiol valerate 2 mg/day for the first 11 days, and a tablet containing estradiol valerate 2 mg/day plus...” PMID 24886348 ↗ May 2014

“Common HT for menopausal syndrome with intact uterus includes tibolone, estradiol valerate (E2V) 1mg \& medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) 2.5 mg, and conjugated equine estrogens \& MPA.” NCT01822288 ↗

“Hemostatic effects of a novel estradiol-based oral contraceptive: an open-label, randomized, crossover study of estradiol valerate/dienogest versus ethinylestradiol/levonorgestrel.” PMID 21679006 ↗ 2011

“Participants will begin oral administration of Utrogestan (estradiol valerate) on the 5th day of menstruation at a dose of 1 mg daily for 21 consecutive days.” NCT07020429 ↗

“2 days of 3 mg estradiol valerate (EV);5 days of 2 mg EV + 2 mg dienogest (DNG);17 days of 2 mg EV + 3 mg DNG;2 days of 1 mg EV;2 days of placebo.” NCT01638923 ↗

“1 day after medical abortion, give oral estradiol valerate, 1 mg Bid, for 21 days, and add dydrogesterone 10 mg Bid for the next 7 days.” NCT07422506 ↗

“Estradiol valerate is initiated at 4 mg/day on day 2 of the menstrual cycle and is adjusted to 8 mg/day based on endometrial thickness.” NCT07003373 ↗

“In the control group with oral route (n=160), at the time of cycle, 6 milligrams of oral estradiol valerate was started daily.” NCT03155048 ↗

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Known as Climen “3 mg of estradiol valerate (Climen) was taken twice a day” NCT07416578 ↗
Known as Cyclo-Progynova “oral estradiol valerate (Cyclo-Progynova ® 2mg, white tablets, BAYER Schering Pharma)” NCT03301233 ↗
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“oral estradiol " estradiol valerate " (Cyclo-Progynova)” NCT03788681 ↗

Known as E2 V “OBJECTIVES: To determine the effect of oestradiol valerate/dienogest (E2V/DNG) versus ethinylestradiol/norgestimate (EE/NGM) on hormone-withdrawal associated symptoms (HWAS) in...” PMID 23638631 ↗ May 2013
4

“Common HT for menopausal syndrome with intact uterus includes tibolone, estradiol valerate (E2V) 1mg \& medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) 2.5 mg, and conjugated equine estrogens \& MPA.” NCT01822288 ↗

“a COC containing a progestin with an anti-androgenic profile (estradiol valerate [E2 V]/dienogest [DNG]) to that of one with an androgenic progestin” PMID 24034466 ↗ Sep 2013

“comprising estradiol valerate/dienogest (E2V/DNG; administered using a dynamic dosing regimen)” PMID 19835717 ↗ May 2009

“estradiol valerate/dienogest (E(2)V/DNG)” PMID 21721593 ↗ 2011

Known as E2 valerate “OBJECTIVE: To estimate the efficacy of a fixed estrogen step-down and progestin step-up 28-day estradiol (E2) valerate and dienogest oral contraceptive regimen in women with...” PMID 21422847 ↗ Apr 2011
1

“Similarly, 50 patients received 4 mg/day oral E2 valerate from day 20 for 5-12 days, until the day before starting stimulation.” PMID 24074027 ↗ Sep 2013

Known as oestradiol valerate “consisting of oestradiol valerate at a dose of 6 mg per day for 21-28 days with the addition of medroxyprogesterone acetate at a dose of 6 mg per day for the last 7-10 days of...” NCT02855632 ↗
4

“Exogenous oestradiol in the form of 2 mg oral oestradiol valerate , three times daily will be started on the 2nd or 3rd day of the cycle.” NCT06181305 ↗

“Oral FHT (oestradiol valerate 2 mg and cyproterone acetate 25 mg) was initiated at baseline and continued until week 9” PMID 40390323 ↗ May 2025

“Oestradiol valerate (Progynova, Bayer, Germany) 6mg daily will be given from day 2 of the cycle.” NCT03642665 ↗

NCT00843570 ↗

Known as Progynova “Progynova is an oral hormone replacement therapy containing the active ingredient estradiol valerate, a synthetic ester of 17β-estradiol that, upon ingestion, is rapidly...” NCT07041814 ↗
2

“Experimental group: estradiol valerate (Progynova, 2x2mg per day, 2mg in the morning, 2mg in the evening), orally, during 6-10 consecutive days from day 25 of the cycle onwards.” NCT01218386 ↗

“Oestradiol valerate (Progynova, Bayer, Germany) 6mg daily will be given from day 2 of the cycle.” NCT03642665 ↗

Known as Utrogestan “Participants will begin oral administration of Utrogestan (estradiol valerate) on the 5th day of menstruation at a dose of 1 mg daily for 21 consecutive days.” NCT07020429 ↗
Known as Valerate estradiol “Valerate estradiol 4mg/day during 10 days, starting the second day of the cycle prios to the ICSI cycle.” NCT01310647 ↗
Action Activate “Estradiol valerate is an estradiol ester, or a prodrug of estradiol. As such, it is an estrogen, or an agonist of the estrogen receptors.” NCT05300841 ↗
Route Oral “novel oral contraceptive” PMID 21721593 ↗ 2011