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Is Wild Yam Safe?

As this eMedTV Web page explains, wild yam supplements appear to be relatively safe for many people, especially when used in moderation. This article offers some general safety warnings and precautions on wild yam.

Manopause

Menopause is the time in a woman's life when she stops having her period. This page on the eMedTV site explains when this usually happens and describes the changes that occur during this phase. Manopause is a common misspelling of menopause.

Menapace

Many women approaching menopause experience hot flashes and other bothersome symptoms. This eMedTV article describes the changes that occur during menopause and explains when these changes usually happen. Menapace is a common misspelling of menopause.

Menapausal

Menopause, a normal part of life, is the time of a woman's last menstrual period. This eMedTV Web page lists common symptoms of menopause and explains why these symptoms occur. Menapausal is a common misspelling of menopause.

Menapause

Menopause is the time in a woman's life when her period stops and her body stops making certain hormones. This eMedTV page lists symptoms of menopause and explains when these changes occur. Menapause is a common misspelling of menopause.

Menapose

A woman has reached menopause when she has stopped menstruating for 12 months in a row. This eMedTV article lists common symptoms of menopause and explains how long these symptoms last. Menapose is a common misspelling of menopause.

Menapouse

A full year without a period is needed before you can say you have "been through menopause." This eMedTV page further explains what menopause is and describes some of the symptoms that may accompany it. Menapouse is a common misspelling of menopause.

Menepause

Menopause is the transitional phase in a woman's life when she stops having her period. This eMedTV segment describes other changes a woman's body makes during and while approaching menopause. Menepause is a common misspelling of menopause.

Menest

Menest is a hormone replacement medication that is available by prescription. This eMedTV page explains what this drug is used for, describes how it works and its effects, offers general dosing information, and lists side effects that may occur.

Menest Alternatives

Common Menest alternatives include coping strategies, natural remedies, and other medications. This eMedTV article explains what these coping strategies and natural remedies are, and lists medication substitutes to Menest.

Menest and Breastfeeding

Generally, Menest is not recommended for breastfeeding women. This eMedTV Web page provides more information on Menest and breastfeeding, and explains why it is recommended that breastfeeding women avoid this medication.

Menest and Pregnancy

Menest is not approved for any use in pregnant women. This segment from the eMedTV library provides more information on Menest and pregnancy, and explains why Category X medications (such as Menest) are not recommended for pregnant women.

Menest Dosage

For relieving breast cancer symptoms, Menest dosing is high -- 10 mg three times daily for three months. This eMedTV page also offers Menest dosage recommendations for treating menopause symptoms, hormone deficiency, and prostate cancer symptoms.

Menest Drug Interactions

Drugs that may cause Menest interactions include cyclosporine, barbiturates, and certain antibiotics. This eMedTV resource lists other products that may cause Menest drug interactions and explains what may happen if these drugs are taken together.

Menest Hormone Replacement (HRT)

This eMedTV Web page discusses Menest for hormone replacement. Information includes warnings, side effects, dosing, precautions, and possible drug interactions.

Menest Overdose

Serious problems are unlikely to occur with a Menest overdose, but you may experience nausea or vomiting. This eMedTV article describes other possible effects of a Menest overdose and explains whether treatment is necessary.

Menest Side Effects

Common Menest side effects may include nausea or vomiting, hair loss, and bloating. This section of the eMedTV archives lists other common side effects of Menest and explains which side effects require immediate medical attention.

Menest Uses

Menest is used for treating menopausal symptoms, hormone deficiency in some women, and other conditions. This eMedTV Web page further explains what the estrogen medication is used for and lists possible off-label Menest uses.

Menest Warnings and Precautions

Estrogen drugs such as Menest appear to increase the risk of dementia. This eMedTV segment lists other side effects or complications that may occur with Menest. Warnings and precautions on who should not use Menest are also included in this article.

Menipause

Most women reach menopause (when a woman stops menstruating) between the ages of 45 and 55. This eMedTV segment further explains what menopause is and lists symptoms that may occur during this phase. Menipause is a common misspelling of menopause.

Menopasal

When a woman stops menstruating for at least 12 months, she has reached menopause. This eMedTV resource includes more information on what other changes may occur during this time. Menopasal is a common misspelling of menopause.

Menopase

Menopause is the time in a woman's life in which she stops menstruating. As this eMedTV Web page explains, a woman's body will also produce less estrogen and progesterone hormones during this time. Menopase is a common misspelling of menopause.

Menopaus

Most women reach menopause between the ages of 45 and 55. This article from the eMedTV library explains what happens during menopause and lists some of the common symptoms that may occur. Menopaus is a common misspelling of menopause.

Menopause

Menopause is the time in a woman's life when her periods naturally no longer occur. This eMedTV article offers an overview of this topic, including information about common symptoms and the average age at which the change occurs.

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