¿Debo evitar estradiol durante el embarazo? | VeriMom
Estradiol (17β‑estradiol, CAS 50-28-2) carries harmonised reproductive hazard classification (H360—may damage fertility or the unborn child) in EU classification sources and product SDSs, and medicinal product labeling/clinical guidance list estradiol as contraindicated in pregnancy. Estrogens cross the placenta and maternal/experimental studies show excess maternal estradiol alters fetal development. Topical/transdermal estradiol formulations are known to give systemic exposure, so topical cosmetic application with appreciable systemic absorption would expose the fetus. (ECHA classification/SDS; DailyMed drug labeling; animal and human studies).
ECHA regulatory hazard statements
- •H360
- •H360FD
- •H361
- •H362
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FAQ
- ¿Es estradiol seguro durante el embarazo?
- Estradiol (17β‑estradiol, CAS 50-28-2) carries harmonised reproductive hazard classification (H360—may damage fertility or the unborn child) in EU classification sources and product SDSs, and medicinal product labeling/clinical guidance list estradiol as contraindicated in pregnancy. Estrogens cross the placenta and maternal/experimental studies show excess maternal estradiol alters fetal development. Topical/transdermal estradiol formulations are known to give systemic exposure, so topical cosmetic application with appreciable systemic absorption would expose the fetus. (ECHA classification/SDS; DailyMed drug labeling; animal and human studies).
- ¿Es estradiol seguro durante la lactancia?
- Harmonised/label information and safety data sheets include H362 (may cause harm to breast‑fed children) and list lactation effects; clinical drug labels state estrogens are present in human milk and may reduce milk production and are contraindicated or advised against during breastfeeding. Estradiol is systemically bioactive and transfers into milk; topical/transdermal absorption can produce systemic levels. (ECHA/SDS; DailyMed; pharmacology literature).
- ¿Es estradiol seguro para la piel del bebé?
- Hazard (H360/H362) is intrinsic to the parent hormone and applies to infants: estradiol is a potent estrogen with well‑characterized receptor activity and documented developmental effects in animal and human observational studies. Exposure via product applied to infant skin would be of high concern because estradiol is absorbable transdermally (used clinically as transdermal therapy) and infant skin has higher surface‑area‑to‑weight and immature barrier — exposure rating increased for infant skin. No infant‑safe cosmetic use is supported. (ECHA/SDS; clinical/transdermal product literature; peer‑reviewed studies on maternal estradiol effects).
- ¿Cómo puntúa VeriMom a estradiol?
- VeriMom puntúa estradiol en 0/100 (riesgo alto) según el estado EU CosIng, clasificaciones ECHA y estudios PubMed.
- ¿Cuáles son las alternativas seguras a estradiol en el embarazo?
- Consulta nuestra lista de alternativas seguras a estradiol según función similar y clasificación sin riesgos conocidos.
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Aviso Médico
Esta información es solo para fines educativos y no constituye asesoramiento médico. Las puntuaciones de seguridad se basan en datos disponibles públicamente y pueden no reflejar todos los riesgos. Siempre consulte a su profesional de salud antes de usar cualquier producto durante el embarazo o la lactancia.