Estradiol and Gallstones - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Gallstones is reported as a side effect among people who take Estradiol (estradiol), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Nexium, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Gallstones when taking Estradiol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 17,352 people who have side effects when taking Estradiol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Estradiol?

Estradiol has active ingredients of estradiol. It is often used in menopause. eHealthMe is studying from 18,986 Estradiol users. Check the latest studies of Estradiol.

What is Gallstones?

Gallstones (stone formation by bile component) is found to be associated with 1,817 drugs and 2,096 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Gallstones.

On Jul, 10, 2026

17,352 people reported to have side effects when taking Estradiol.
Among them, 58 people (0.33%) have Gallstones.

Among these 58 people:

How long have people been on Estradiol when they have Gallstones? *

What is the gender of people who have Gallstones when taking Estradiol? *

female: 92.98 %
male: 7.02 %

What is the age of people who have Gallstones when taking Estradiol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Estradiol? *

What are other side effects people have besides Gallstones? *

Diarrhea: 9 people, 15.52%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 9 people, 15.52%
Pain: 8 people, 13.79%
Hepatic Steatosis (fatty liver disease): 8 people, 13.79%
Pleural Effusion (water on the lungs): 7 people, 12.07%
Weakness: 7 people, 12.07%
Collapse Of Lung (functional breakdown of lung): 6 people, 10.34%
Fever: 6 people, 10.34%
Lung Consolidation (a condition whereby the lung tissues solidify because of the accumulation of solid and liquid material in the air spaces): 6 people, 10.34%
Weight Increased: 6 people, 10.34%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 5 people, 8.62%
Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 5 people, 8.62%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 8.62%
Depression: 5 people, 8.62%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 4 people, 6.90%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 4 people, 6.90%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 3 people, 5.17%
Hot Flush (sudden feelings of heat): 3 people, 5.17%
Mixed Hyperlipidaemia (elevated concentrations of any or all of the lipids in the plasma): 3 people, 5.17%
Joint Pain: 2 people, 3.45%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on estradiol (the active ingredients of Estradiol) and Estradiol (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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