Menopause : Drugs

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The ovaries also produce a small amount of male hormones (about 300 micrograms), which decrease slightly as a woman enters menopause. Most women never need testosterone replacement. Testosterone can improve the libido, and decrease anxiety and dep...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
The ovaries also produce a small amount of male hormones, which decreases slightly as a woman enters menopause. The vast majority of women never need testosterone replacement, but it can be important if a woman has declining interest in sex. Testo...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
The standard treatment for menopause has been hormone replacement therapy, primarily with estrogen. Hormone replacement therapy can treat menopausal symptoms by boosting the estrogen levels enough to suppress symptoms while also providing protecti...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Clonidine lowers blood pressure by decreasing the levels of certain chemicals in your blood. This allows your blood vessels (veins and arteries) to relax (widen) and your heart to beat more slowly and easily.
Source:Multum
Clonidine lowers blood pressure by decreasing the levels of certain chemicals in your blood. This allows your blood vessels to relax and your heart to beat more slowly and easily.
Source:Multum
Clonidine belongs to a class of drugs called central alpha-adrenergic agonists. In the United States, clonidine tablets are sold under the brand name Catapres and clonidine skin patches are sold under the brand name Catapres-TTS.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Estrogen is a female sex hormone produced by the ovaries. Estrogen is necessary for many processes in the body.
Source:Multum
Estrogen is a female sex hormone produced by the ovaries. Estrogen is necessary for many processes in the body.
Source:Multum
Estrogen is a female sex hormone necessary for many processes in the body.
Source:Multum
Estradiol is a form of estrogen. Estrogen is a female sex hormone necessary for many processes in the body.
Source:Multum
Estradiol is a form of estrogen. Estrogen is a female sex hormone necessary for many processes in the body.
Source:Multum
Estradiol is a form of estrogen, a female sex hormone the regulates many processes in the body.
Source:Multum
Estradiol is a form of estrogen, a female sex hormone that regulates many processes in the body.
Source:Multum
Estradiol is a form of estrogen. Estrogen is a female sex hormone necessary for many processes in the body.
Source:Multum
An estradiol test measures the amount of estradiol in the blood.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 17, 2007
Estradiol (a form of estrogen) is a female sex hormone necessary for many processes in the body. Estradiol vaginal products release estrogen that is absorbed directly through the skin of the vaginal wall.
Source:Multum
Estradiol is a form of estrogen, a female sex hormone the regulates many processes in the body.
Source:Multum
Estropipate is a form of estrogen. Estrogen is a female sex hormone necessary for many processes in the body.
Source:Multum
Fluoxetine is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Fluoxetine affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression, panic, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive symptoms.
Source:Multum
Fluoxetine is an antidepressant of the type known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It is sold in the United States under the brand names Prozac and Sarafem.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Paroxetine is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Paroxetine affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced.
Source:Multum
Paroxetine is an antidepressant of the type known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It is sold in the United States under the brand name Paxil.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
Progesterone is a female hormone important for the regulation of ovulation and menstruation.
Source:Multum
Progesterone is a female hormone important for ovulation and menstruation. Progesterone causes changes in the lining of your uterus, making it easier for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus at the beginning of pregnancy. Progesterone then helps your body maintain the pregnancy.
Source:Multum
Venlafaxine is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs). Venlafaxine affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression.
Source:Multum
Venlafaxine is an antidepressant available in the United States under the trade name of Effexor or Effexor XR. Purpose Venlafaxine is used to treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder .
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders
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