Helpful  Menopause Web Sites

American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists

According to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, this web site for U.S. endocrinologists provides clinical guidelines for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and more.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) states that is a membership organization of obstetrician/gynecologists dedicated to the advancement of women's health through education, advocacy, practice and research.

The Hormone Foundation

According to The Hormone Foundation, this non-profit organization works to educate the public about the role of hormones in health and disease.

International Menopause Society

As stated by the International Menopause Society , their aim is to promote knowledge, study and research on all aspects of aging in men and women; to organize, prepare, hold and participate in international meetings and congresses on this subject; and to encourage the interchange of research plans and experience between individual members.

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National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (NPWH)

NPWH states their mission is to assure the provision of quality health care to women of all ages by nurse practitioners.

National Institute on Aging

According to the National Institute on Aging (NIA), it is one of the 25 institutes and centers of the National Institutes of Health, and leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life.

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

The NIH states its mission is to uncover new knowledge that will lead to better health for everyone. NIH works toward that mission by conducting research in its own laboratories; supporting the research of non-Federal scientists in universities, medical schools, hospitals and research institutions throughout the country and abroad; helping in the training of research investigators; and fostering communication of medical information.

National Institutes of Health – Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center

The NIH ORBD~NRC’s states its mission is to provide patients, health professionals and the public with an important link to resources and information on metabolic bone diseases, including osteoporosis, Paget's disease of the bone, osteogenesis imperfecta and hyperparathyroidism.

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National Osteoporosis Foundation

According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), it is the nation's leading resource for people seeking up-to-date, medically sound information on the causes, prevention, detection and treatment of osteoporosis.

National Women's Health Information Center

As stated by the National Women's Health Information Center, it is sponsored by the U.S. Public Health Service's Office on Women's Health, it is a one-step gateway for women's health services.

National Women's Health Resource Center

This U.S. federal government clearinghouse for women's health states its data provides a variety of useful information on various topics including menopause.

North American Menopause Society

According to the North American Menopause Society, this leading scientific nonprofit organization’s web site is devoted to promoting women's health during midlife and beyond through understanding of menopause.

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North American Menopause Society Healthfinder

As stated by the North American Menopause Society Healthfinder, this site by the U.S. government's Department of Health and Human Services links to consumer health and human services information resources produced by the federal government and its partner organizations.

The Office of Women's Health

According to the Office of Women's Health, it is the FDA's leading resource for women's health information, the Office of Women's Health (OWH) serves as a champion for women's health both within and outside the agency.

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WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT INFORMATION I SHOULD KNOW ABOUT COMBIPATCH (A COMBINATION OF ESTROGEN AND PROGESTIN HORMONES)?

Do not use estrogens and progestins to prevent heart disease, heart attacks, strokes or dementia (decline in memory and thinking skills). Using estrogens with progestins may increase your chances of getting heart attacks, strokes, breast cancer, and blood clots, and may increase your risk of dementia.

Do not use CombiPatch if you have had your uterus removed (hysterectomy). CombiPatch should not be used if you have unusual vaginal bleeding; currently have or have had certain cancers, including cancer of the breast or uterus; had a stroke or heart attack in the recent past (for example, in the past year); currently have or have had blood clots; currently have or have had liver problems; or think you may be, or know that you are, pregnant.

The most common side effects that may occur with CombiPatch are breast pain, vaginal bleeding, and headache.

CombiPatch is used after menopause to: reduce moderate to severe hot flashes; treat moderate to severe dryness, itching and burning in or around the vagina; and treat certain conditions in which a young woman’s ovaries do not produce enough estrogens naturally. If you use CombiPatch only to treat your dryness, itching and burning in or around the vagina, talk with your health care professional about whether a topical vaginal product would be better for you.

You and your health care professional should talk regularly about whether you still need treatment with CombiPatch and whether you are taking the lowest dose that works for you.

The information contained within this web site is appropriate for U.S. residents only. A visit to this site should not replace a visit to your doctor.

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