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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
+11 more · metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease · osteoporosis · ovarian disorder · pelvis syndrome · polycystic ovary syndrome · premature menopause · primary dysmenorrhea · endometrial disorder · ovarian neoplasm · 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
+36 more · Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital · Beni-Suef University · CMH Kharian Medical College · CRG UZ Brussel · Charite University, Berlin, Germany · Chulalongkorn University · Department of Medical Services Ministry of Public Health of Thailand · 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 · Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust · 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 Oxford · 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 47 · a red edge is where a trial was stopped

PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 14 trials
Phase 1 NCT06704516 Jan → Aug 2025 overdue metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease University of Oxford Recruiting No outcome recorded
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
Phase 2 NCT01310647 Jun 2011 → Dec 2012 ovarian disorder La Fe Health Research Institute Completed No outcome recorded
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
Phase 3 NCT02251925 Sep 2012 → Oct 2015 infertility disorder Royan Institute Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01638910 Jun 2012 → Nov 2014 Bayer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT01638923 Jun 2012 → Jun 2015 hemometra Bayer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00909857 Apr 2009 → Nov 2010 primary dysmenorrhea Bayer Completed No outcome recorded
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 No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00307801 Feb 2006 → May 2008 hemometra Bayer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00293059 Dec 2005 → May 2008 hemometra Bayer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00206583 Mar 2005 → Jun 2007 Bayer Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 414 trials
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 No outcome recorded
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 No outcome recorded
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 applicable14 trials
NCT07379502 Mar → Jun 2026 overdue polycystic ovary syndrome CMH Kharian Medical College Not yet recruiting 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
NCT06067217 Sep 2023 → Aug 2024 Department of Medical Services Ministry of Public Health of Thailand Unknown 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
Also used as a comparator or background therapy in 40 trials
PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 01 trial
Phase 0 NCT05300841 Comparator May 2022 → Apr 2023 polycystic ovary syndrome Sohag University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 12 trials
Phase 1 NCT05980091 Background Sep 2023 → Dec 2026 female infertility ART Fertility Clinics LLC Suspended No outcome recorded
Phase 1 NCT04283435 Background Sep 2021 → Mar 2022 Cairo University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 1/21 trial
Phase 1/2 NCT07115082 Background Oct 2024 → Dec 2025 overdue primary ovarian failure Yan Hongli Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 24 trials
Phase 2 NCT07041814 Comparator Feb 2026 → Apr 2029 expected Turner syndrome Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT03166189 Background Dec 2017 → Mar 2019 Asherman syndrome, female infertility of uterine origin D.O. Ott Research Institute of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductology Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT02845388 Comparator Sep 2015 → May 2016 infertility disorder Omar Ahmed El Sayed Saad Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2 NCT01221831 Comparator Sep 2010 → Sep 2011 Estetra Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/32 trials
Phase 2/3 NCT01933204 Comparator Sep 2013 → Aug 2015 Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 2/3 NCT01300676 Comparator Mar 2009 → Jan 2010 Universiti Sains Malaysia Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 35 trials
Phase 3 NCT05244811 Comparator Feb 2022 → Jan 2023 ovarian neoplasm Sohag University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT04537078 Comparator Sep 2020 → Mar 2021 female infertility El Shatby University Hospital for Obstetrics and Gynecology Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT03832894 Comparator Dec 2018 → Dec 2019 infertility disorder Cairo University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT03788681 Comparator Apr 2018 → Aug 2019 Ain Shams University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 3 NCT00816556 Comparator Oct 2008 → Sep 2011 postmenopausal atrophic vaginitis Maire Mac Bride Terminated No outcome recorded
Phase 414 trials
Phase 4 NCT07499804 Comparator Oct 2023 → Apr 2026 overdue female infertility Beni-Suef University Recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT07526207 Comparator May 2022 → Mar 2026 infertility disorder Cairo University Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT04002635 Comparator Dec 2020 → Apr 2021 anovulation, female infertility, polycystic ovary syndrome CRG UZ Brussel Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT03642665 Comparator Sep 2018 → Nov 2024 Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT03060304 Comparator Mar 2017 → Dec 2019 endometrial disorder Sun Yat-sen University Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase not applicable11 trials
NCT07416578 Background Jan → Dec 2026 expected adhesions of uterus Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University Active not recruiting No outcome recorded
NCT07020429 Background Sep 2025 → Jul 2030 expected primary ovarian failure Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Shanghai, China Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
NCT05112692 Comparator Nov 2021 → Nov 2023 polycystic ovary syndrome Mansoura University Unknown No outcome recorded
NCT05189145 Background Oct 2019 → Mar 2021 female infertility Alexandria University Completed No outcome recorded
NCT03854175 Comparator Feb 2019 → Jan 2020 infertility disorder Cairo University Unknown No outcome recorded

Evidence & citations 11 cited values

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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

Estradiol valerate (EV) and dienogest (DNG) in a sequential 4-phasic regimen, EV 3, 2, and 1 mg and DNG 2 and 3 mg” NCT00805415

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

Estradiol valerate was initiated at 2 mg PO daily and increased to 4 mg after 4 to 12 weeks” NCT03757117

Estradiol valerate (EV) and dienogest (DNG). Sequential 4-phasic regimen.” NCT00778609

Estradiol valerate (EV) and dienogest (DNG). Sequential 4-phasic regimen.” NCT00764881

“Femo conti 1/5 (contain 1 mg Estradiol valerate and 5 mg Dydrogesterone)” NCT01300676

“4 mg/d of estradiol valerate during the follicular phase between them.” PMID 25955224 May 2015

“The first 11 tablets contain 2 milligrams of estradiol valerate each.” NCT07115082

“Estradiolvalerate (EV)/Dienogest (DNG) Tablet p.o. (oral)” NCT00206583

“3 mg of estradiol valerate (Climen) was taken twice a day” NCT07416578

“1 mg estradiol valerate, once a day, for 28 days” NCT01698164

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

“oral estradiol valerateNCT05753098

NCT03329898

NCT02161614

NCT03060304

NCT06181305

NCT00490308

NCT00755963

NCT02496052

NCT02352597

NCT05980091

NCT00860964

NCT06396208

NCT02272647

NCT05189145

NCT07419594

NCT01353846

NCT04283435

NCT02330757

NCT03789123

NCT01120665

NCT03124524

NCT03854175

NCT03788681

NCT04002635

NCT03301233

NCT01052623

NCT00816556

NCT02845388

NCT03642665

NCT03300518

NCT02114645

NCT04590417

NCT01221831

NCT01218386

NCT02352090

NCT07499804

NCT03346317

NCT00307801

NCT05112692

NCT01501448

NCT07041814

NCT02251925

NCT01419353

NCT07361263

NCT00293059

NCT03620929

NCT01500863

NCT03832894

NCT03976544

NCT05300841

NCT00909857

NCT03351205

NCT07379502

NCT04507022

NCT00754065

NCT05332106

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
3

“oral estradiol " estradiol valerate " (Cyclo-Progynova)” NCT03788681

“cyclo progynova” NCT05244811

NCT04537078

Known as E(2)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
6

“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

“Brands of HRT include oestrogel, Evorel, Lenzetto, Estradot, Progynova (this list is not exhaustive)” NCT06704516

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

“4 mg Progynova (Bayer Pharma, Germany) daily on menstrual cycle day 5-25” NCT03166189

NCT06067217

NCT02148393

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