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Taking estrogen and progestin daily. Does not produce regular monthly bleeding.
Also called Continuous Sequential Therapy. Taking estrogen alone for the first half
of a month, then estrogen plus progestin the second half of the month.
The mucous membrane lining the uterus.
Hormone produced primarily by the ovaries until menopause that is necessary
for normal menstrual function.
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Estrogen plus progestin used in the treatment of postmenopausal women
who still have a uterus. Hormone therapy may also include unopposed
estrogen therapy. (See glossary term.)
Also called Hot Flushes. A sudden wave of body heat caused by rushes of
hormonal changes as a result of decreased levels of estrogen. Hot flashes
can occur at any time and may last from a few seconds to a half-hour.
Surgical removal of the uterus.
Menopause is the point in a woman's life when menstruation stops.
Menopause is confirmed when 12 months have passed since a woman's
last menstrual period.
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Also applies to the processing of drugs in the body. The series
of chemical changes which take place in an organism, by which food
is utilized and waste materials are eliminated.
Severe hot flashes which occur at night and result in a drenching sweat.
Surgical removal of the ovaries.
One of usually two organs that produce ova (eggs) and secrete
estrogen and progesterone.
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Perimenopause or premenopause is the one or two years immediately
before menopause. Premenopause can also refer to the whole of the
reproductive period prior to menopause.
Premenopause or perimenopause is the one or two years immediately
before menopause. Premenopause can also refer to the whole of the
reproductive period prior to menopause.
Two words often used interchangeably. Progesterone is a hormone
produced by the ovaries until menopause; it is important in controlling
the growth of cells lining the uterus. Progestin is a synthetic form of progesterone.
Schedule of medication.
Is applied directly inside the vagina to alleviate specific symptoms
such as vaginal dryness and atrophy. Topical estrogens can also be
applied to the skin.
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Hormone therapy administered through the skin via a patch.
A form of hormone therapy consisting of estrogen only, usually
prescribed for hysterectomized women.
Relating to the nerves and muscles that cause the blood vessels
to constrict or dilate, such as hot flashes.
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