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The best way of making the menopausal transition is to educate yourself. Know what to expect, when to expect it, and research available therapy options. While this web site can provide a brief understanding of menopause and its effects, there are numerous educational resources available to provide a complete understanding of this phase in your life.

www.menopause.org
This is the web site of The North American Menopause Society. It is the leading nonprofit scientific organization devoted to promoting women's health and quality of life through an understanding of menopause.

www.NIH.gov
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the nation’s medical research agency—making important medical discoveries that improve health and save lives. As a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, it is the primary federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research.

www.FDA.gov/womens
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Office of Women’s Health (OWH) serves as a champion for women’s health both within and outside the agency. This web site features information on an array of women’s health issues, including menopause.

www.healthywomen.org
This web site is a service of the National Women’s Health Resource Center (NWHRC)—a leading independent health information source for women. The NWHRC develops and distributes up-to-date and objective women’s health information based on the latest advances in medical research and practice.

www.hormone.org
The Hormone Foundation, the public education affiliate of The Endocrine Society, is a leading source of hormone-related health information for the public, physicians, allied health professionals, and the media.

www.4woman.org
This is the web site of the National Women’s Health Information Center (NWHIC)—one of the most reliable and most current information resources on women’s health today. This site offers free women’s health information on more than 800 topics.

www.imsociety.org
The aim of the International Menopause Society (IMS) is to promote knowledge and continued research on all aspects of aging in women.

 
 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

EstroGel is indicated in the treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause and in the treatment of moderate to severe symptoms of vulvar and vaginal atrophy associated with menopause. When prescribing solely for the treatment of symptoms of vulvar and vaginal atrophy, topical vaginal products should be considered.

Estrogens increase the chances of getting cancer of the uterus (womb). Report any unusual vaginal bleeding right away while you are using EstroGel. Vaginal bleeding after menopause may be a warning sign of cancer of the uterus (womb). Your healthcare provider should check any unusual vaginal bleeding to find the cause.

Do not use estrogens with or without progestins to prevent heart disease, heart attacks, or strokes. Using estrogens with or without progestins may increase your chances of getting heart attacks, strokes, breast cancer, and blood clots.

Do not use estrogens with or without progestins to prevent dementia. Using estrogens with or without progestins may increase your risk of dementia.

EstroGel should not be used if you have unusual vaginal bleeding, currently have or have had certain cancers, had a stroke or heart attack in the past year, currently have or have had blood clots, currently have or have had liver problems, are allergic to EstroGel or any of its ingredients, think you may be pregnant, or if you are breastfeeding.

The most commonly reported adverse events of estrogens include headache, breast pain, irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting, stomach/abdominal cramps, bloating, nausea and vomiting, and hair loss.

You and your healthcare provider should talk regularly about whether you still need treatment with EstroGel.

Please see full patient information (PDF).

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