This page contains links to eMedTV Menopause Articles containing information on subjects from Estrasorb Warnings and Precautions to Facing High Blood Pressure. The information is organized alphabetically; the "Favorite Articles" contains the top articles on this page. Links in the box will take you directly to the articles; those same links are available with a short description further down the page.

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Estrasorb Warnings and Precautions
Before using Estrasorb, let your doctor know if you have asthma. This eMedTV segment lists other conditions your doctor must know about before prescribing you Estrasorb. Warnings and precautions on who should not use Estrasorb are also included.
Estratest
Estratest is a prescription drug used to treat hot flashes and night sweats. This eMedTV Web page further describes what Estratest is used for, explains how and when to take the medicine, and lists side effects that may occur with treatment.
Estratest Alternatives
There are many alternatives to Estratest for treating menopause symptoms, including other drugs. This eMedTV segment describes various Estratest alternatives and briefly discusses the safety and effectiveness of these methods.
Estratest and Breastfeeding
It may not be safe for breastfeeding women to use Estratest. This eMedTV article offers more information on Estratest and breastfeeding, and explains the effects that the estrogen and testosterone hormones in the drug may have on nursing infants.
Estratest and Pregnancy
Taking Estratest during pregnancy can cause serious problems for the fetus. This page from the eMedTV archives includes more information on Estratest and pregnancy, and describes the problems that may occur if a pregnant woman uses the drug.
Estratest Dosage
The usual recommended Estratest dosage is one regular or one or two "half-strength" tablets once daily. This eMedTV article offers more in-depth Estratest dosing guidelines and includes a list of precautions and tips on taking the medicine.
Estratest Drug Interactions
A number of medicines may interact with Estratest, including insulin, warfarin, and cyclosporine. As this eMedTV resource explains, Estratest drug interactions can increase your risk for side effects or reduce the effectiveness of the medicine.
Estratest Overdose
An overdose of Estratest can cause nausea, vomiting, and vaginal bleeding (in girls). This segment of the eMedTV library explores the other potential effects of an Estratest overdose and explains whether an overdose is likely to be dangerous.
Estratest Side Effects
A few potential Estratest side effects include acne, hair loss, and fluid retention. This article from the eMedTV library also lists potentially serious side effects that can require immediate medical attention, such as chest pain or vision loss.
Estratest Tablet Information
This eMedTV Web page discusses the HRT tablets Estratest. Information includes its possible warnings, side effects, alternatives, drug interactions, and dosing.
Estratest Uses
Estratest is used for treating menopause symptoms in women who do not respond to estrogen alone. This page on the eMedTV Web site discusses Estratest uses in more detail and explores possible off-label uses for the medication.
Estratest Warnings and Precautions
Before using Estratest, be sure your doctor knows if you have heart disease. This eMedTV page lists other conditions you must tell your doctor about before starting Estratest. Warnings and precautions on who should not use the drug are also included.
Estring
Estring is a prescription medicine used to relieve vaginal and urinary problems due to menopause. This eMedTV article takes a closer look at this product, including information on how it works, potential side effects, general precautions, and more.
Estring and Breastfeeding
This selection from the eMedTV Web library explains that it is typically not recommended for women to use Estring while breastfeeding. Estring does pass through breast milk in low amounts and can affect the quality and quantity of the milk.
Estring and Pregnancy
This portion of the eMedTV archives explains that women should not intentionally use Estring during pregnancy. Estring is considered a pregnancy Category X medication, and the full risks of using it when pregnant are currently unknown.
Estring Dosage
This eMedTV Web article explains that the standard Estring dosage is one ring inserted vaginally every 90 days. This page further discusses Estring dosing guidelines, including several tips on when and how to use this hormone replacement medication.
Estring Drug Interactions
If you take certain other medications with Estring, drug interactions can occur. This eMedTV Web segment takes an in-depth look at the complications that may occur when Estring is taken with medications such as barbiturates or certain antibiotics.
Estring Overdose
This page from the eMedTV site explains that an overdose of Estring 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 an Estring overdose.
Estring Side Effects
Headaches, back pain, and vaginal yeast infections are among the most common Estring side effects. This eMedTV resource lists other side effects reported with the drug and describes which ones require medical care, such as chest pain or migraines.
Estring Uses
This eMedTV Web page discusses several Estring uses, such as treating vaginal and urinary problems that occur due to menopause. This page further explores what Estring is used for, such as possible off-label uses to treat other menopause symptoms.
Estring Vaginal Ring
This eMedTV Web page covers the HRT vaginal ring Estring. Information includes its warnings, possible interactions, side effects, uses, and dosing.
Estring Warnings and Precautions
Estring may increase your risk of certain health problems, such as breast cancer and strokes. This eMedTV Web resource describes several other Estring warnings and precautions, including what to tell your doctor before using this hormone medication.
EstroGel
EstroGel is a prescription hormone replacement medication used to treat menopausal symptoms. This eMedTV page explains how EstroGel is applied to the skin to treat hot flashes and vaginal symptoms. This page also covers dosing tips and side effects.
EstroGel Alternatives
Some EstroGel alternatives include other medications, natural remedies, and coping strategies. This eMedTV Web article takes a detailed look at these EstroGel alternatives, and explains when it may be time to consider one of these options.
EstroGel and Breastfeeding
As this eMedTV resource explains, the estrogen in EstroGel does pass through breast milk. This page offers more details on EstroGel and breastfeeding, explaining why it is not typically recommended for breastfeeding women to use this medication.
EstroGel and Pregnancy
Pregnant women should not use EstroGel. This portion of the eMedTV Web archives offers more information on EstroGel and pregnancy, and explains why there is no legitimate, medical reason for pregnant women to use this medication.
EstroGel and Weight Gain
EstroGel may cause weight gain. This page from the eMedTV Web library further discusses the possible link between EstroGel and weight gain, and provides a list of suggestions on how to avoid weight gain while using this medication.
EstroGel Dosage
The standard EstroGel dosage is one pump of gel applied to both the inner and outer arm once daily. This eMedTV Web page discusses EstroGel dosing in more detail and provides several tips for when and how to use this medication.
EstroGel Drug Interactions
Some seizure medications, thyroid medicines, and antibiotics may interact with EstroGel. This page from the eMedTV Web library lists other medications that may cause EstroGel drug interactions and describes the complications that can occur.
EstroGel Medication Information
This eMedTV Web page discusses the HRT medication EstroGel. Information includes its warnings, side effects (such as weight gain), dosing, drug interactions, and uses.
EstroGel Overdose
An EstroGel overdose may cause nausea, vomiting, or vaginal bleeding. This selection from the eMedTV Web library further describes the possible effects of an EstroGel overdose and explains why you should seek immediate medical care.
EstroGel Side Effects
Some of the most common EstroGel side effects include headaches, breast pain, and vaginal infections. This eMedTV segment lists other possible side effects of EstroGel, including rare but serious problems that require immediate medical attention.
EstroGel Uses
EstroGel is used for treating certain menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes and vaginal problems. This eMedTV Web resource discusses these EstroGel uses in more detail. This page also explains how there are no legitimate off-label EstroGel uses.
EstroGel Warnings and Precautions
You should not use EstroGel if you have certain health conditions, such as liver disease. This eMedTV page lists other important EstroGel warnings and precautions to be aware of, including what to tell your doctor before taking the drug.
Estropipate Vaginal Cream
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.
Estropipate Vaginal Cream HRT
On this eMedTV Web page, estropipate vaginal cream is discussed. Information includes its warnings, dosing, side effects, uses, and drug interactions.
Estrotest
Estratest is a prescription estrogen and testosterone medication used to treat menopause symptoms. This eMedTV segment further discusses Estratest uses and describes the drug in more detail. Estrotest is a common misspelling of Estratest.
Evamist
Evamist is a prescription hormone replacement medication that comes as a skin spray. This eMedTV page explains how this drug can treat certain menopause symptoms (such as hot flashes and night sweats), offers dosing tips, and lists side effects.
Evamist Alternatives
There are several Evamist alternatives, such as other medications, natural remedies, and coping strategies. This eMedTV page takes an in-depth look at these substitutes for Evamist, and explains when it may be time to consider one of these options.
Evamist and Breastfeeding
As this eMedTV page explains, the hormone in Evamist passes through breast milk. This page offers more details on Evamist and breastfeeding, explaining why it's usually not recommended for breastfeeding women to take the drug.
Evamist and Pregnancy
Evamist is not approved for use in pregnant women, as the full risks of this medicine are not known. This eMedTV page offers more information on Evamist and pregnancy, and explains why there is no legitimate reason for pregnant women to use the drug.
Evamist Dosage
The recommended starting Evamist dosage is one spray once daily on the forearm. This page of the eMedTV Web library discusses Evamist dosing in more detail and provides several tips for when and how to use this medication.
Evamist Drug Interactions
Various antibiotics, cyclosporine, and barbiturates are among the drugs that may interact with Evamist. This eMedTV segment lists other products that may cause Evamist drug interactions and explains what can happen when these interactions occur.
Evamist HRT Information
Are you looking for information on Evamist? This article from the eMedTV library gives an overview of this hormone replacement therapy (HRT), explaining how to use Evamist and what sets it apart from other forms of HRT.
Evamist Overdose
An Evamist overdose may cause nausea, vomiting, or vaginal bleeding. This page from the eMedTV Web archives further describes the possible effects of an Evamist overdose and explains whether an overdose is likely to be dangerous.
Evamist Side Effects
Some of the most common Evamist side effects include headaches, breast tenderness, and back pain. This eMedTV page lists other possible side effects of Evamist, including rare but serious problems that require immediate medical care (such as strokes).
Evamist Uses
Evamist is primarily used for treating certain menopause symptoms, including night sweats and hot flashes. This eMedTV Web article discusses these Evamist uses in more detail and describes how the medication works for these conditions.
Evamist Warnings and Precautions
You should not use Evamist if you have certain allergies or a cancer that is sensitive to estrogen. This eMedTV page lists other important Evamist warnings and precautions to be aware of, including what your doctor needs to know.
Fem hrt
This eMedTV page offers an overview of femhrt, a prescription drug approved to treat menopausal symptoms and prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. This page also covers some general precautions. fem hrt is a common misspelling of femhrt.
Fem Ring
This eMedTV Web page explains that a doctor may prescribe Femring to treat menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal problems. This page also offers a link to more information. Fem Ring is a common misspelling of Femring.

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