Women's Health: Menopause

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  • Estradiol oral

    Drug
    09/15/06, Healthwise

    Estradiol increases your risk of developing endometrial hyperplasia, a condition that may lead to cancer of the uterus. Taking progestins while using estradiol may lower this risk. If your uterus has not been removed, your doctor may prescribe a prog

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  • Conjugated estrogens (oral)

    Drug
    06/23/08, Healthwise

    Long-term treatment with conjugated estrogens may increase your risk of breast cancer, heart attack, or stroke. Talk with your doctor about your individual risks before using conjugated estrogens long term, especially if you smoke or are overweight.

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  • Conjugated estrogens and medroxyprogesterone

    Drug
    09/29/06, Healthwise

    Long-term treatment with conjugated estrogens and medroxyprogesterone may increase your risk of breast cancer, heart attack, or stroke. Talk with your doctor about your individual risks before using this medication long term, especially if you smoke

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  • Estradiol and norethindrone (topical patches)

    Drug
    08/02/04, Healthwise

    Estradiol increases the risk of developing endometrial hyperplasia, a condition that may lead to cancer of the lining of the uterus. Using a progestin, such as norethindrone, with estradiol lowers the risk of developing this condition. Visit your doc

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  • Estradiol and norgestimate

    Drug
    02/25/08, Healthwise

    Estradiol and norgestimate increases your risk of developing endometrial hyperplasia, a condition that may lead to cancer of the uterus. Taking progestins while using estradiol and norgestimate may lower this risk. If your uterus has not been removed

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  • Estradiol and levonorgestrel (topical patches)

    Drug
    02/27/06, Healthwise

    To be sure this medication is helping your condition, you will need to have regular physical exams every 3 to 6 months. You may also need breast mammograms. It is important that you not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor. Call your doctor at an

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  • Osteoporosis - Other Places To Get Help

    Article
    11/21/08, Healthwise

    Other Places To Get Help

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  • Endometrial (Uterine) Cancer - Symptoms

    Article
    11/26/08, Healthwise

    The most common symptom of endometrial cancer is abnormal vaginal bleeding after menopause. Up to 20% of women who have abnormal bleeding after menopause will have endometrial cancer.1 "Abnormal" bleeding means unexpected bleeding. If you

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  • Estrogen replacement therapy (ERT)

    Article
    05/16/08, Healthwise

    Estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) increases the estrogen level in your body. Estrogen impacts multiple systems of the body.

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