What is Bijuva (estradiol and progesterone), and what is it used for? Bijuva is a prescription medicine that contains two kinds of hormones, an estrogen and progesterone. Bijuva is used after menopause to reduce moderate to severe hot flashes. What are the side effects of Bijuva? Side effects are grouped by how serious they are and...
What is progesterone, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Progesterone is a man-made medication derived from a plant source and is identical to the female hormone, progesterone produced in the ovaries. It promotes the development of the mammary glands, causes changes in the endometrium, which lines the uterus, relaxes uterine smooth muscles, blocks...
What is estrogens conjugated, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Estrogens are one of the two major classes of female hormones. (Progestins comprise the second major class). Estrogens are used primarily to treat the symptoms of menopause and states in which there is a deficiency of estrogen, for example, in women who have...
What is esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Esterified estrogens are a mixture of related estrogens. Estrogens, when taken alone or in combination with a progestin, have been shown to reduce the risk for hip fracture due to osteoporosis by 25% as well as the risk of heart attack...
What are the uses for raloxifene? Evista is prescribed for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women. Supplemental vitamin D should be added to the diet if daily intake is not adequate. What brand names are available for raloxifene? Evista Is raloxifene available as a generic drug? Yes Do I need a prescription...
What is esterified estrogens, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Esterified estrogens are a mixture of several estrogens, a type of female hormone. Estrogens cause growth and development of female sex organs and the maintenance of sex characteristics, including growth of underarm and pubic hair and shaping of body contours and skeleton. Estrogens...
What is paroxetine (Brisdelle)? What is paroxetine used for? Brisdelle (paroxetine) is a prescription medicine used to treat moderate to severe hot flashes associated with menopause. Brisdelle is a non-hormonal treatment for this condition. Paroxetine, the medicine in Brisdelle, is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Brisdelle contains a low dose of paroxetine that is...
What is medroxyprogesterone, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Progestins and estrogens are the two major classes of female hormones. Medroxyprogesterone is a derivative of the naturally occurring female progestin, progesterone. Progestins are responsible for changes in the mucus and inner lining of the uterus (endometrium) during the second half (secretory phase) of...
What is estrogens conjugated, synthetic, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Cenestin is a combination of nine estrogens. Estrogens are hormones produced by the ovaries that are necessary for the proper development of the female reproductive system and sexual characteristics. After menopause, there is a decrease in the amount of estrogen that is...
What is black cohosh? Black cohosh is an herb that has been used for a long time throughout the US and Europe for cough, cold, infertility and menopause symptoms. The side effects of black cohosh include gastrointestinal upset, skin rash, breast pain, brain enlargement, infection, vaginal bleeding/spotting and joint or muscle pain. People in the...