There are many alternative medicines that claim to help ease the symptoms of menopause. But few of them have been proved in studies. Some complementary and alternative treatments that have been …

Oct 3, 2024 · The hormones marketed as "bioidentical" and "natural" aren't safer than hormones used in traditional hormone therapy. And there's no proof that they work any better at easing menopause …

Apr 18, 2025 · Menopause hormone therapy is medicine with female hormones. It's taken to replace the estrogen the body stops making after menopause, which is when periods stop for good. This therapy …

Jul 9, 2024 · An enlargement in breast size can be a side effect of some prescription drugs. Examples include hormone therapy that contains estrogen, birth control pills and a type of antidepressants …

Sep 17, 2021 · Vaginal estrogen. In consultation with your cancer specialist (oncologist), your doctor might recommend low-dose vaginal estrogen if nonhormonal treatments don't help your symptoms. …

Mar 1, 2025 · Proper Use Vaginal estrogen products usually come with patient directions. Read them carefully before using this medicine. Wash your hands before and after using the medicine. Also, …

Mar 4, 2025 · Hormone therapy Estrogen is the main hormone healthcare professionals prescribe to ease hot flashes. Most people who have had their uteruses removed, called a hysterectomy, can …

Mar 20, 2025 · DHEA helps produce other hormones, including testosterone and estrogen. Natural DHEA levels peak in early adulthood and then slowly fall as you age. A synthetic version of DHEA is …

Jan 13, 2023 · Different types of combination birth control pills contain different doses of estrogen and progestin. Continuous-dosing or extended-cycle pills allow you to reduce the number of periods you …

May 14, 2024 · Low-dose estrogen therapy, vaginal moisturizers and vaginal lubricants are among treatments for this condition and the discomfort it causes.