Menopause:Medicines To Help You

Menopause (sometimes called “the change of life”) is a normal time in a woman’s life when her period stops. During menopause, some women have problems like hot flashes, vaginal dryness and irritation, and weak bones. These things happen because a woman’s body makes less hormones.

There are medicines called Hormone Therapy that can help to cut down on some of the health problems that women have during menopause. Women who take hormone therapy for menopause should take the lowest dose that works for them for the shortest time.

Use this guide to help you talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse about what is best for you. This guide lists some basic information about menopause hormone therapy. Talk to your health care provider about all of the risks of taking your hormone medicines