Menopause Articles A-Z
As discussed in this eMedTV segment, premature menopause symptoms are the same as menopause symptoms in general: hot flashes, night sweats, and mood changes. This article describes symptoms of premature menopause and tests used to diagnose it.
This eMedTV page offers an overview of Premarin, a prescription drug approved for several uses (such as treating menopausal symptoms). This page also covers what to tell your doctor before using the drug. Premerin is a common misspelling of Premarin.
Premphase is licensed for several uses, such as treating menopause symptoms and preventing osteoporosis. This eMedTV article offers an overview of Premphase, including information on how it works, potential side effects, and general precautions.
This eMedTV resource explains that other conventional medications, coping strategies, and natural remedies are some of the alternative to Premphase. This page further describes Premphase alternatives and explains when to consider these options.
The hormones in Premphase do pass through breast milk. This eMedTV Web page explains that it is not typically recommended for women to take Premphase and breastfeed at the same time, as this drug can affect the quality and quantity of breast milk.
This eMedTV page explains that Premphase should not be used during pregnancy, as it may cause birth defects or miscarriages. This page further discusses Premphase and pregnancy, including why there is no reason to take this medicine when pregnant.
The Premphase dosage is the same for every woman: one tablet taken once a day. This selection from the eMedTV Web site further discusses Premphase dosing guidelines, including tips for when and how to take this hormone medication.
This eMedTV Web presentation discusses the prescription drug Premphase. Information includes its side effects, alternatives, warnings, dosing, and possible drug interactions.
Various antibiotics, cyclosporine, and protease inhibitors may cause negative interactions with Premphase. This eMedTV page lists other medications that may cause Premphase drug interactions and describes the complications that may occur.
You should seek immediate medical care if you believe you have taken too much Premphase. This page of the eMedTV Web site explains how a Premphase overdose may cause nausea, vomiting, and other problems. This page also covers treatment options.
Headaches, breast pain, and stomach pain are among the most common side effects reported with Premphase. This eMedTV segment outlines other Premphase side effects, including those that are serious and should be reported to your doctor right away.
Premphase is used for treating and preventing certain symptoms and conditions related to menopause. This eMedTV resource takes an in-depth look at several Premphase uses, such as treating menopausal symptoms and preventing osteoporosis.
Premphase Warnings and Precautions
If you have a certain type of cancer or liver disease, you may not be able to take Premphase. This eMedTV page provides other important Premphase warnings and precautions, including information on what to tell your doctor before taking this drug.
Prempro is a prescription medication that may relieve menopause symptoms and prevent osteoporosis. This eMedTV article lists some common side effects of Prempro and offers a link to more information. Prempo is a common misspelling of Prempro.
Prempro is a prescribed drug that may alleviate certain symptoms and conditions associated with menopause. This eMedTV article provides an overview of Prempro, including information on how it works, possible side effects, and general precautions.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, Prempro alternatives include other medications, non-drug treatments, and natural remedies. This page also describes what to do if this drug is not working for you or if it is causing bothersome side effects.
This eMedTV Web page explains how the hormones in Prempro do pass through breast milk and may affect its quality and quantity. This page also explains why taking Prempro and breastfeeding at the same time is typically not recommended.
This eMedTV page explains that Prempro should not be used during pregnancy, as it may cause serious problems (such as birth defects or miscarriages). This page further explores Prempro and pregnancy, including the problems this drug may cause.
Is there a connection between Prempro and weight gain? This eMedTV segment explains that Prempro probably does not cause weight gain in most women. This page also offers tips on controlling weight gain, such as eating a heart-healthy diet.
This eMedTV resource explains that your Prempro dosage will be based on several factors, such as other medical conditions you have and how you respond to the drug. The typical starting Prempro dose for most women is 0.3 mg/1.5 mg once daily.
This eMedTV Web page discusses the prescription drug Prempro. Information includes side effects, warnings, precautions, dosing, and possible drug interactions.
Antibiotics, seizure medicines, and barbiturates are among the drugs that may interact with Prempro. This eMedTV resource outlines other medications that may cause Prempro drug interactions and describes the problems these interactions can cause.
This eMedTV segment explains that although an overdose of Prempro is not likely to cause serious problems, you should still seek immediate medical care. This page also lists possible Prempro overdose symptoms, such as nausea and vomiting.
Breast pain, headaches, and stomach pain are among the most commonly reported side effects of Prempro. This eMedTV Web page describes other Prempro side effects that may occur, including those that are serious and may require immediate medical care.
This eMedTV page takes an in-depth look at what Prempro is used for, such as treating menopausal symptoms and preventing osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. This page further describes Prempro uses and explains how this hormone medication works.
Prempro Warnings and Precautions
You should not use Prempro if you have certain types of cancer, liver disease, or a history of blood clots. This eMedTV page lists other important Prempro warnings and precautions, including what to tell your doctor before taking this medication.
A healthcare provider may prescribe Premarin to treat symptoms of menopause or certain cancers. This eMedTV article lists some common side effects of Premarin and offers a link to more information. Primarin is a common misspelling of Premarin.
As this eMedTV article explains, Premarin is a prescription drug that can treat the symptoms of menopause and certain cancers. This page describes some dosing tips and provides a link to more information. Primerin is a common misspelling of Premarin.
This eMedTV page offers an overview of Prempro, a prescription drug approved to treat menopausal symptoms and prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. This page also covers some general precautions. Primpro is a common misspelling of Prempro.
Red clover is an herbal product that is claimed to relieve menopause symptoms. This selection from the eMedTV Web site provides an overview of red clover, including information on its effectiveness, possible side effects, and safety concerns.
Most healthcare providers typically recommend that women avoid red clover while breastfeeding. This eMedTV page covers the problems that could occur when taking red clover and breastfeeding at the same time (such as poor quality breast milk).
It may not be safe to use red clover during pregnancy, as the herb may have anti-estrogen effects. This eMedTV page offers more information on red clover and pregnancy, and stresses the importance of talking to your doctor about the risks involved.
As this eMedTV resource explains, dosing information for red clover is obtained from clinical studies and from practical experience with the supplement. This page provides some general red clover dosing guidelines, such as when and how to take it.
Hormone medications, aspirin, and warfarin may cause negative interactions with red clover. This part of the eMedTV library outlines the medications that may cause red clover drug interactions and describes the problems these interactions may cause.
Red clover extract is thought to treat a number of conditions, like menopause symptoms. This eMedTV Web presentation looks at the herb, including whether it works, if it is safe, dosing information, and much more.
An overdose on red clover could cause unusual bruising or bleeding. This article from the eMedTV Web site explains what to expect if you take too much of this herbal supplement and describes possible treatment options for a red clover overdose.
As this eMedTV page explains, some of the red clover safety concerns include its estrogen-like effects, which can worsen some conditions. This page covers other important red clover warnings and precautions, including who should not use the product.
Headaches, nausea, and muscle pain are among the possible side effects of red clover. This part of the eMedTV archives describes other red clover side effects to watch out for, including serious side effects that may require immediate medical care.
Red clover may have several beneficial uses, such as treating menopausal symptoms, PMS, and osteoporosis. This eMedTV page takes a look at red clover and offers a link to more detailed information. Redclover is a common misspelling of red clover.
Side Effects of Estropipate Vaginal Cream
Potential side effects of estropipate vaginal cream include bloating, nausea, and fluid retention. This eMedTV segment provides a list of common estropipate vaginal cream side effects, as well as rare but potentially serious side effects.
Other than changes in your period, signs of menopause may include hot flashes and night sweats. This eMedTV resource provides a detailed look at the signs of menopause, such as vaginal dryness, urinary problems, and thinning hair.
This eMedTV Web article offers an overview of Cenestin, a prescription drug approved to treat several symptoms of menopause. This page also covers what to tell your doctor before using the medication. Sinestin is a common misspelling of Cenestin.
Possible symptoms of menopause include changes in your period, vaginal dryness, and hot flashes. This eMedTV Web page describes several of the potential symptoms of menopause in detail, including body changes and mood problems that may occur.
Temporary menopause may be the result of cancer treatment, ovarian failure, or certain medications. This eMedTV Web page explains how medications can lower the amount of hormones in the body, leading to temporary menopause.
Vagifem is a prescription estrogen medication that helps relieve vaginal problems due to menopause. This eMedTV article takes a closer look at Vagifem, including information on how it works, potential side effects, general precautions, and more.
This selection from the eMedTV Web site explains that it is typically not recommended for women to use Vagifem (estradiol vaginal tablets) while breastfeeding. Vagifem does pass through breast milk and can affect the quality and quantity of the milk.
This eMedTV Web resource explains that women should not use Vagifem (estradiol vaginal tablets) during pregnancy. Vagifem is considered a Category X medication, and the full risks of using it during pregnancy currently are not known.
This eMedTV page explains that the standard Vagifem dosage is one tablet inserted vaginally once daily for the first two weeks. The page also covers Vagifem dosing guidelines for your remaining treatment time and offers tips on using this medication.
On this eMedTV Web page, the drug Vagifem is discussed. Information includes its possible side effects, drug interactions, dosing, warnings, and uses.
When you take certain other medications with Vagifem, drug interactions can occur. This eMedTV Web article takes an in-depth look at the complications that may occur when Vagifem is taken with medications such as cyclosporine or certain antibiotics.
This eMedTV page explains that an overdose of Vagifem (estradiol vaginal tablets) is not likely to cause serious problems, but may result in nausea, vomiting, or vaginal bleeding. This page also describes what to do in the case of a Vagifem overdose.
Headaches, back pain, and vaginal yeast infections are among the most common Vagifem side effects. This eMedTV segment lists other side effects seen with the drug and describes which ones require medical attention, such as chest pain or migraines.
This eMedTV page highlights several Vagifem uses, such as treating vaginal dryness, burning, and itching that occur due to menopause. This page also discusses how Vagifem works to treat vaginal inflammation caused by thinning of the vaginal tissues.
Vagifem Warnings and Precautions
Vagifem may increase your risk of certain health problems, such as gallbladder disease and strokes. This eMedTV Web page describes several other Vagifem warnings and precautions, including what to tell your doctor before using this medication.
What Is Estropipate Vaginal Cream Used For?
Estropipate vaginal cream is used for treating vaginal inflammation, usually in postmenopausal women. This eMedTV article discusses estropipate vaginal cream uses in more detail and explains how the medication works for vaginal menopause symptoms.