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Menopause Report

Menopause is said to occur 6-12 months after a woman's final period. Signs and symptoms often appear before that time and may include irregular periods, vaginal dryness, hot flashes, sleep problems, mood swings, increased abdominal fat, thinning hair, loss of breast fullness.


What we've learned from patients who report Menopause

Symptom severities

Severe
 4
Moderate
 7
Mild
 14
None
 7

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Menopause

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Menopause
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Estradiol 25   Estradiol: 100%
Prempro 14   Prempro: 56%
Vivelle-Dot Patch 7   Vivelle-Dot Patch: 28%
Estrace 6   Estrace: 24%
Cenestin 5   Cenestin: 20%
Premarin 3   Premarin: 12%
Climara HRT patch 3   Climara HRT patch: 12%
Bioidentical hormones 3   Bioidentical hormones: 12%
Esterified estrogen-methyltestosterone 3   Esterified estrogen-methyltestosterone: 12%
Motrin Prescription 2   Motrin Prescription: 8%
Estrace Vaginal Cream 2   Estrace Vaginal Cream: 8%
Angeliq 2   Angeliq: 8%
Activella 2   Activella: 8%
Progesterone 2   Progesterone: 8%
Bioidentical hormone cream 2   Bioidentical hormone cream: 8%
Estring 2   Estring: 8%
CombiPatch 2   CombiPatch: 8%
Provera 2   Provera: 8%
Testosterone 1   Testosterone: 4%
Black Cohosh Root 1   Black Cohosh Root: 4%
Estratest 1   Estratest: 4%
Vagifem 1   Vagifem: 4%
Testosterone-Estradiol 1   Testosterone-Estradiol: 4%
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) 1   Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): 4%
Prometrium 1   Prometrium: 4%
Effexor XR 1   Effexor XR: 4%
Depo-Estradiol 1   Depo-Estradiol: 4%
Bi-Est/Progesterone 1   Bi-Est/Progesterone: 4%
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) 1   Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine): 4%
Prozac 1   Prozac: 4%

Report created on May 27, 2012.