FemHRT Description

Although menopause is a time of a woman’s life when she no longer has to worry about menstruation, not every woman can avoid menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal dryness. These symptoms occur because of decreased estrogen production that will progress as menopause begins. Talk to your doctor about FemHRT or generic Ethinyl Estradiol/Norethindrone to help you through this time in your life. The generic alternative is not manufactured by the same company that makes the brand product.

Increase Hormone Levels, Decrease the Symptoms of Menopause

When taken as directed, FemHRT will boost hormone levels to reduce the symptoms of menopause and to help prevent osteoporosis after menopause. FemHRT is a low-dose hormone replacement therapy medication that contains both estrogen and progesterone to help alleviate these problems. Progestin’s job is to prepare your body for a fertilized egg, so once you have reached menopause, there is no real need for this hormone. However, it can be an essential part of your hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in order to help reduce your risk of endometrial cancer.

Conditions Treated by FemHRT

Hot flashes are caused when the temperature regulating area in your hypothalamus is fooled into thinking you are hot. It sends cooling down signals that cause your blood vessels to dilate, heart rate to increase, and your sweat glands to widen. The result is an intense heat that affects you from the neck up and causes you to sweat and become flushed in the face. Night sweats can drench your pillow and cause you to lose sleep.

For some women, vaginal dryness can be painful and cause itching or burning, making it difficult on your sex life. As your estrogen levels decline, your vaginal wall becomes thinner and there is no natural vaginal lubrication. Taking Ethinyl Estradiol/Norethindrone generic or brand can help restore a restful night’s sleep, your sex life, and eliminate the need to keep mopping your face.

Before Taking FemHRT

If you are still menstruating, be absolutely certain that you are not pregnant before you start taking FemHRT as these hormones may cause harm to an unborn baby. If you think you may be pregnant while already taking FemHRT, notify your doctor right away. You should ask about safety if you are nursing your baby as small amounts of these hormones are excreted into breast milk.

Discuss other medical conditions and allergies you have with your doctor and list any current OTC or Rx medicine you take, including herbal remedies and vitamin supplements to be sure there will be no negative interactions when adding FemHRT to your daily medications.

FemHRT Precautions and Recommendations

If you are scheduled for any surgical procedures that will require bed rest or immobilization, tell the surgeon you are taking FemHRT. You may have an increased risk of a blood clot while taking any HRT medication post-operatively and be asked to stop taking the medicine for a certain time period before the surgical date. Once your menopausal symptoms have stopped, your doctor can recommend a different medication to help you lower your risk of osteoporosis.

Possible Side Effects of FemHRT

• Nausea/vomiting
• Bloating
• Weight changes

Drugs Similar to FemHRT

• Femoston
• Angeliq
• Livial