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Tag: Menopause treatment

Explore our medication guides and pharmacology articles within this category.

What is the safest hormone replacement therapy?

5 min read
The use of menopausal Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) significantly declined after the 2002 Women's Health Initiative study raised initial safety concerns, but current understanding allows for greater personalization to minimize risks. Navigating these options to determine what is the safest hormone replacement therapy for an individual requires careful consideration with a healthcare provider.

How Quickly Does Veozah Take Effect for Menopausal Hot Flashes?

3 min read
Affecting up to 80% of menopausal women, hot flashes can disrupt daily life and sleep. For those considering non-hormonal treatment, understanding **how quickly does Veozah take effect** is key to managing expectations and evaluating its efficacy in managing moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms.

Does clonidine work for hot flashes?

4 min read
Studies have shown that clonidine can moderately reduce the frequency and severity of hot flashes, particularly in postmenopausal women who cannot take hormonal replacement therapy. However, its effectiveness is often limited by side effects, and it is no longer considered a first-line treatment.

Do you need to take Veozah every day?

5 min read
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Veozah (fezolinetant) as an oral medication for the treatment of moderate to severe hot flashes, or vasomotor symptoms (VMS), caused by menopause. Given its purpose, many women wonder, 'do you need to take Veozah every day?' to manage these symptoms effectively.

What Was the Old Estrogen Pill? Exploring Premarin and DES

4 min read
In the mid-1990s, the drug Premarin, derived from pregnant mare urine, was one of the most prescribed medications in the U.S.. This success story provides a crucial chapter in answering the question, "What was the old estrogen pill?", alongside the troubling legacy of a synthetic alternative, diethylstilbestrol (DES).