Menopause Articles A-Z
Activella (estradiol/norethindrone) is not available in generic form. This eMedTV page explores when generic Activella may become available and discusses the dangers of buying so-called "generic" drugs that are currently on the market.
There are currently no generic Cenestin products available in the United States. This eMedTV page discusses when generic versions of Cenestin may become available and describes the difference between a generic version and a generic name of a drug.
There are currently no generic Enjuvia (conjugated estrogens) products available in the United States. This eMedTV article explains that February 2021 is the earliest expected date that a generic version of Enjuvia may become available.
As this eMedTV segment explains, generic versions of Estrace (estradiol) are available. This page describes the available strengths of generic Estrace and explains how the FDA has determined that these generics are as good as the brand-name drug.
There are currently no generic versions of Estrace Vaginal Cream (estradiol vaginal cream) available. This eMedTV Web page explores why generic Estrace Vaginal Cream is not available and explains whether it is expected to be available in the future.
Ogen (estropipate) is currently available in brand-name and generic form. This article from the eMedTV library describes generic Ogen in more detail, lists the various strengths available, and offers manufacturer information for these products.
There are currently no generic versions of Premarin that are approved in the United States. This eMedTV segment explains why there are no generic Premarin products and discusses when a generic version of the drug may become available.
Generic Premarin Vaginal Cream
As this eMedTV resource explains, there is no generic Premarin Vaginal Cream (conjugated estrogens vaginal cream) available, even though all the patents have expired. This page discusses why a generic Premarin Vaginal Cream may never be available.
At this time, there are no generic Premphase products available in the United States. This eMedTV article explains why there are no generic versions of the drug and discusses why a generic Premphase is not expected to become available any time soon.
At this time, no generic Prempro products are approved in the United States. This selection from the eMedTV Web site explains why there may never be a generic version of this medication and warns people against fake generic versions of Prempro.
This eMedTV resource explains that there are currently no generic Vagifem (estradiol vaginal tablets) products approved in the United States, even though all patents have expired. This page discusses why generic Vagifem may never become available.
Hormone replacement therapy may be used to treat menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and thin bones. This eMedTV article discusses the benefits, risks, and side effects associated with taking hormone replacement therapy.
Hormone Replacement Therapy and Heart Health
As this eMedTV article explains, hormone replacement therapy is no longer thought to improve heart health. In fact, hormone replacement therapy may negatively affect your heart health by increasing your risk for heart attack and stroke.
Hormone Replacement Therapy and High Blood Pressure
This eMedTV page outlines findings from recent studies concerning hormone replacement therapy and high blood pressure. They indicate that blood pressure does not increase significantly with hormone replacement therapy.
Hot flashes are sudden feelings of heat that most often affect the upper part of the body. This eMedTV segment describes hot flashes in detail and provides suggestions for dealing with these episodes, which are often associated with menopause.