Menopause Articles A-Z
The average age of menopause today is 51, which is an increase from where it was 100 years ago. This page of the eMedTV Web site provides an overview of the average age of menopause -- both then and now.
Black cohosh is an herbal supplement that is typically used for relieving symptoms of menopause. This eMedTV segment further explores black cohosh uses and benefits, including its use for treating PMS and osteoporosis.
Pregnenolone is sometimes used for treating several conditions, including arthritis and menopause. This eMedTV article explores a number of other pregnenolone benefits, and discusses the effectiveness of the supplement for these uses.
Red clover may help to treat menopause symptoms, infertility, and osteoporosis. This eMedTV article takes a look at other possible red clover uses, and explains how more research is needed to determine the benefits of red clover.
Black cohosh is an herbal supplement that is often used to relieve the symptoms of menopause. This eMedTV article offers a brief overview of black cohosh effectiveness and possible side effects. Black cohash is a common misspelling of black cohosh.
Black cohosh is an herbal supplement that may help treat symptoms of menopause. This article on the eMedTV Web site provides an overview of black cohosh, including information on how it may work, possible side effects, and general precautions.
Black Cohosh and Breastfeeding
It is generally recommended to avoid taking black cohosh if you are breastfeeding. This eMedTV segment contains more detailed information on black cohosh and breastfeeding, and explains the effects the herb may have on the quality of breast milk.
This eMedTV article explains that black cohosh should never be used in the first two trimesters or early in the third trimester of pregnancy, as it may cause a miscarriage or premature labor. This page further discusses black cohosh and pregnancy.
This eMedTV page explains that some studies have shown that a black cohosh dosage of 20 mg twice daily may be sufficient in helping to relieve the symptoms of menopause. This page also contains some tips on how to choose a good black cohosh product.
Black Cohosh Drug Interactions
Some of the medicines that may interact with black cohosh include certain antibiotics and codeine. This eMedTV Web page takes an in-depth look at other medicines that may cause black cohosh drug interactions and explains the problems that can occur.
At this time, it is not known exactly what to expect from a black cohosh overdose. This article from the eMedTV Web site explains how a black cohosh overdose may lead to liver damage and discusses the possible treatment options that are available.
Black cohosh root supplements are thought to treat a variety of conditions, including menopause symptoms. This eMedTV Web presentation explores the supplement, including whether it works, if it is safe, possible side effects, and dosing.
You may need to avoid black cohosh products if you have cancer or a blood clotting disorder. This eMedTV page provides information on what to tell your doctor about before taking black cohosh, safety information for the drug, and possible side effects.
As this eMedTV page explains, black cohosh side effects may include dizziness and weight gain. This page also lists serious side effects that may require medical care. Black cohosh side affects is a common misspelling of black cohosh side effects.
Headaches, weight gain, and an upset stomach are among the possible black cohosh side effects. This eMedTV resource describes other side effects that may occur with black cohosh, including those that may need immediate medical attention.
Black cohosh is an herbal supplement that may help with menopausal symptoms. This eMedTV page offers a brief description of black cohosh and covers what to tell your doctor before using the herb. Blackcohosh is a common misspelling of black cohosh.
Cenestin is approved for treating menopause symptoms, such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness. This eMedTV selection takes a closer look at Cenestin, including how it works to increase estrogen levels, potential side effects, and dosing tips.
This eMedTV article explains that other conventional medications, coping strategies, and natural remedies are some of the alternatives to Cenestin. This page further describes Cenestin alternatives and explains when to consider these options.
The hormones in Cenestin do pass through breast milk. This eMedTV segment explains that it is not typically recommended for women to take Cenestin and breastfeed at the same time, as this drug can affect the quality and quantity of breast milk.
Pregnant women should not use Cenestin. This eMedTV page further discusses Cenestin and pregnancy, explaining why there is no legitimate medical reason for pregnant women to use Cenestin, as it is only approved for postmenopausal women.
For treating hot flashes or night sweats, the recommended starting Cenestin dose is 0.45 mg once daily. This eMedTV Web page also discusses Cenestin dosing guidelines for treating vaginal problems and provides tips for when and how to take the drug.
This eMedTV Web presentation discusses the HRT drug Cenestin. Information includes its possible side effects, warnings, dosing, and drug interactions.
Thyroid medications, antibiotics, and grapefruit juice may cause negative interactions with Cenestin. This eMedTV article lists other medications that may cause Cenestin drug interactions and describes the complications that may occur.
You should seek immediate medical attention if you believe you have taken too much Cenestin. This eMedTV Web article explains how a Cenestin overdose may cause nausea, vomiting, and other problems. This page also describes possible treatment options.
Breast pain, stomach pain, and infections are among the most common side effects reported with Cenestin. This eMedTV page lists other Cenestin side effects, including those that are serious and may require immediate medical care (such as chest pain).
Cenestin is used for treating certain menopause symptoms, such as hot flashes and vaginal dryness. This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at these and other Cenestin uses, including possible off-label uses (such as preventing osteoporosis).
Cenestin Warnings and Precautions
If you have a history of certain types of cancer, you may not be able to take Cenestin. This eMedTV page lists other important Cenestin warnings and precautions, including information on what to tell your doctor before taking this drug.
Diagnosing Premature Menopause
Diagnosing premature menopause usually involves a review of symptoms, and in some cases, blood tests. This eMedTV article discusses blood tests used to diagnose premature menopause, which measure the level of hormones (such as estradiol) in the body.
You may be wondering, "Does black cohosh work?" As this eMedTV page explains, there is some evidence that black cohosh is effective at relieving the symptoms of menopause. This page also covers why more research is needed for other black cohosh uses.
This eMedTV page explains that there is no reliable evidence to prove that pregnenolone works for treating any health conditions in humans. This page covers the hormone's effectiveness and further addresses the question, "Does pregnenolone work?"
As this eMedTV article explains, many women may wonder if red clover works to alleviate menopausal symptoms. This page discusses the research that has been done on red clover effectiveness and explains why red clover may not be an effective product.
Drug Interactions With Estropipate Vaginal Cream
Certain antibiotics or antifungals can cause drug interactions with estropipate vaginal cream. This page on the eMedTV site lists other medications that may interact with estropipate vaginal cream and explains the risks these interactions may pose.
This eMedTV article provides an overview of Enjuvia, a prescription drug approved to treat menopausal symptoms, including hot flashes and vaginal problems. This page also covers some general precautions. Engivia is a common misspelling of Enjuvia.
Enjuvia is a prescription medicine that is used to alleviate certain symptoms associated with menopause. This eMedTV resource provides an overview of Enjuvia, including information on how it works, possible side effects, dosing tips, and more.
As this eMedTV article explains, Enjuvia alternatives include other conventional medications, non-drug treatments, and natural remedies. This page also describes what to do if Enjuvia is not working for you or if it is causing bothersome side effects.
This eMedTV segment explains that the hormones in Enjuvia do pass through breast milk and may affect the quality and production of breast milk. This page also explains why taking Enjuvia and breastfeeding at the same time is typically not recommended.
Pregnant women should not use Enjuvia, as it is only approved for postmenopausal women. This eMedTV Web page further explores Enjuvia and pregnancy, including an explanation of why there is no medical reason for pregnant women to use this drug.
This eMedTV Web page explains that your Enjuvia dosage will be based on several factors, such as your particular menopause symptoms and how you respond to the drug. For most women, the recommended starting Enjuvia dosage is 0.3 mg once daily.
Certain antibiotics, seizure medicines, and barbiturates are among the drugs that may interact with Enjuvia. This eMedTV article lists other substances that may lead to Enjuvia drug interactions and describes the problems these interactions can cause.
Enjuvia Hormone Replacement Medicine
This eMedTV Web page discusses the hormone replacement medicine Enjuvia. Information includes its possible side effects, warnings, dosing, and drug interactions.
If you take too much Enjuvia, you may experience nausea, vomiting, or vaginal bleeding. This eMedTV resource explains that although an overdose of Enjuvia is not likely to cause serious problems, you should still seek immediate medical care.
Nausea, headaches, and breast pain are among the most commonly reported side effects of Enjuvia. This eMedTV segment describes other Enjuvia side effects that may occur, including those that are serious and may require prompt medical attention.
This eMedTV page takes a look at what Enjuvia is used for, such as treating certain menopausal symptoms. This page further describes Enjuvia uses, including some of the drug's off-label uses (such as preventing osteoporosis in postmenopausal women).
Enjuvia Warnings and Precautions
You may not be able to safely take Enjuvia if you have certain health conditions, such as heart disease. This eMedTV resource outlines other important Enjuvia warnings and precautions, including what to tell your doctor before taking this medicine.
Estrace is a prescription drug that helps relieve various symptoms and conditions of menopause. This eMedTV page offers an overview of Estrace, including information on how it works to increase estrogen levels, potential side effects, and dosing tips.
As this eMedTV resource discusses, Estrace alternatives include other conventional medications, coping strategies, and natural remedies. This page also describes what to do if Estrace is not working for you or if it is causing bothersome side effects.
The hormones in Estrace (estradiol) do pass through breast milk in small amounts. This eMedTV article explains that if you are taking Estrace and breastfeeding at the same time, the medication may affect the quality and quantity of your breast milk.
This eMedTV page explains why women are recommended to avoid Estrace during pregnancy. Estrace is considered a Category X drug and may cause problems for the fetus. Also, there is no legitimate reason for pregnant women to use this drug.
This eMedTV page explains that the recommended Estrace dosage is based on several factors, such as how you respond to Estrace and the condition being treated. This page also offers general Estrace dosing guidelines for treating several conditions.
When you take certain other medications with Estrace, drug interactions can occur. This eMedTV page takes an in-depth look at the medications that may negatively interact with Estrace and describes the possible problems these interactions can cause.
This eMedTV segment explains that an overdose of Estrace may cause nausea, vomiting, and vaginal bleeding. This article also describes what to do in the case of an Estrace overdose, and covers the possible treatment options that are available.
Some of the common Estrace side effects include nausea, headaches, and breast pain. This eMedTV segment outlines other side effects of the medication and describes which side effects are serious and may require immediate medical attention.
This eMedTV Web page discusses Estrace tablets. Information includes its possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, dosing, and uses.
This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at several Estrace uses, such as treating menopausal symptoms and preventing osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. This page also describes other conditions Estrace can be used for, including off-label uses.
Estrace Vaginal Cream is a prescription estrogen medication used to treat vaginal menopause symptoms. This eMedTV article describes how the medication works, explains how to use the cream, and lists possible side effects that may occur with treatment.
Estrace Vaginal Cream and Breastfeeding
Estrace Vaginal Cream (estradiol vaginal cream) is usually not recommended for breastfeeding women. This eMedTV article explains why breastfeeding women should avoid this product and offers more information on Estrace Vaginal Cream and breastfeeding.
Estrace Vaginal Cream and Pregnancy
Estrace Vaginal Cream (estradiol vaginal cream) is not approved for use in pregnant women. This eMedTV resource offers more information on Estrace Vaginal Cream and pregnancy, and explains why the drug is not recommended for pregnant women.
The recommended Estrace Vaginal Cream dosage is 2 to 4 grams of cream inserted vaginally once daily. As this eMedTV page explains, your doctor may reduce your Estrace Vaginal Cream dosing to 1 gram three times weekly if you respond well to the drug.
Estrace Vaginal Cream Drug Interactions
Grapefruit juice, cyclosporine, and barbiturates may cause Estrace Vaginal Cream drug interactions. This eMedTV segment lists other products that may interact with Estrace Vaginal Cream and describes the potential effects of these interactions.
Estrace Vaginal Cream Information
On this eMedTV Web page, Estrace Vaginal Cream is discussed. Information includes its possible side effects, warnings, drug interactions, uses, and dosing.
Estrace Vaginal Cream Overdose
An Estrace Vaginal Cream (estradiol vaginal cream) overdose may cause vaginal bleeding, nausea, or vomiting. This eMedTV article further explores the effects of an Estrace Vaginal Cream overdose and explains what treatment options are available.
Estrace Vaginal Cream Side Effects
Common Estrace Vaginal Cream side effects include fluid retention, spotting, and cramps. This eMedTV resource lists other side effects seen with estrogen medications and explains which side effects of Estrace Vaginal Cream require medical attention.
Estrace Vaginal Cream is used for treating vaginal symptoms in postmenopausal women. This page from the eMedTV library discusses Estrace Vaginal Cream uses in more detail and explains how the drug works to relieve vaginal menopause symptoms.
Estrace Vaginal Cream Warnings and Precautions
You should not use Estrace Vaginal Cream if you have liver disease. This eMedTV Web page explains who else should not use Estrace Vaginal Cream. Warnings and precautions on possible side effects that may occur are also listed in this article.
Estrace Warnings and Precautions
You should not use Estrace if you have liver disease or are pregnant. This portion of the eMedTV Web archives explores several other Estrace warnings and precautions, including information on what to tell your doctor before using this medication.
This selection from the eMedTV Web site explains that Estrace can treat and prevent several symptoms and conditions associated with menopause. This page also describes some potential side effects of Estrace. Estras is a common misspelling of Estrace.
This eMedTV article provides an overview of Estrace, a prescription drug approved to treat several symptoms and conditions related to menopause. This page also covers some general precautions. Estrase is a common misspelling of Estrace.
Estropipate vaginal cream is commonly prescribed to relieve vaginal-related menopause symptoms. This eMedTV Web page describes how the cream works, explains how and when to apply it, and lists some of the drug's potential side effects.
Estropipate Vaginal Cream Dosage
Certain factors are used to determine your particular estropipate vaginal cream dosage, which this eMedTV resource describes. This page also provides standard estropipate vaginal cream dosing guidelines and offers tips on how and when to use it.
On this eMedTV Web page, estropipate vaginal cream is discussed. Information includes its warnings, dosing, side effects, uses, and drug interactions.