Menopause
Definition
Symptoms
hot flashes
Evaluation
Treatment
drugs
hormone replacement
estrogen
progesterone
progestin
risk benefit
hot flashes
painful intercourse
questions for doctor
specialist
Home Care
diet
hot flashes
taking control
warning signs
Complications
Underlying Cause
Trusted Sites
Menopause Treatment: Progestin
Possible Side Effects of Progestin Therapy in Menopause
Abdominal discomfort
Acne
Allergic reactions
Alopecia
(
hair loss
)
Anxiety
Birth defects
Blood clotting
Breast discharge
Cervicitis
Change of appetite
Dizziness
Elevated blood pressure
Fluid retention
Headache
Hirsutism
(excessive hair)
Inhibition of beneficial
estrogen
effects on lipids
Jaundice
Menstrual irregularities /
PMS
Myalgias
(
muscle aches
)
Nausea
Nervousness
Rash
Vaginitis
Visual changes
Vomiting
Weight gain
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Menopause Treatment: Risk Benefit
Related Topics:
Depression
Drug side effect
Facial flushing
Hot flashes
Vaginal itching
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Absent menstrual periods
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Last Updated: Nov 7, 2008
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;
John H. Beckett, MD
;
D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Menopause References:
Heinemann K, Ruebig A, Potthoff P, Schneider HP, Strelow F, Heinemann LA, Do MT. The Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) scale: a methodological review. Health Qual Life Outcomes. 2004 Sep 2;2:45.
Obermeyer CM. Menopause across cultures: a review of the evidence. Menopause. 2000 May-Jun;7(3):184-92.
Zollner YF, Acquadro C, Schaefer M. Literature review of instruments to assess health-related quality of life during and after menopause. Qual Life Res. 2005 Mar;14(2):309-27.
