Featured Conditions and Diseases
Menopause is the time in a woman's life when her periods naturally no longer occur. This eMedTV article offers an overview of menopause, including information about menopausal symptoms, early menopause, and the average age at which menopause occurs.
The post menopause period of a woman's life begins when she has not had her period for 12 straight months. This eMedTV Web page provides tips for staying healthy post menopause and discusses health concerns such as bone loss and heart disease.
Premature menopause is defined as menopause that occurs before age 40. This section of the eMedTV Web site discusses possible causes of premature menopause and describes blood tests that may be used in its diagnosis.
Featured Medications
Activella is a hormone replacement therapy medication available by prescription. This eMedTV article explains what Activella is used for, offers dosing information for the drug, and lists potential side effects that may occur during treatment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ogen is a prescription medication most commonly used for treating menopause symptoms. This eMedTV resource covers other Ogen uses as well and offers a more in-depth look at the drug's effects, dosing information, and potential side effects.
Pregnenolone is a hormone that supposedly helps with several conditions, such as depression and menopause. This eMedTV page offers an overview of pregnenolone, including information on its uses, safety, effectiveness, and possible side effects.
Premarin may be used for several purposes, such as treating menopause symptoms and preventing osteoporosis. This eMedTV Web page offers an overview of Premarin, including information on how it works, possible side effects, and dosing tips.
Premarin Vaginal Cream is a prescription medication that helps relieve vaginal dryness due to menopause. This eMedTV page offers an overview of Premarin Vaginal Cream, including information on how it works, potential side effects, and dosing tips.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Featured Symptoms
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.
