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Hot flashes? You’re in good company!

Millions of women suffer from hot flashes. Once your period has stopped for a year, you are in menopause. But “postmenopausal” symptoms can still continue for several years.

(Read more: Postmenopause)


Those Familiar Symptoms
Hot flashes—sudden sensations of heat and sweating—are the most common symptoms of menopause. They can be severe enough to get in the way of all the things you want to do.

When the same symptoms happen at night, they are called “night sweats”—and they can interrupt your sleep and make you feel miserable.

There are two kinds of menopause:
Natural. This usually happens between the ages of 45 to 55. As women move into postmenopause, symptoms such as hot flashes can get worse.

Surgical. Women who have had their ovaries removed (with or without the uterus) suffer from the same symptoms as natural menopause. The difference is, for these women, hot flashes can literally begin to happen overnight—and with greater intensity—immediately after the surgery.

  • Oophorectomy means the ovaries are removed. In a BSO (bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy), both the ovaries and the fallopian tubes are removed. (Read more: Hysterectomy (With Ovaries Removed)

“I’ve given so much time to everybody else. Finally, it’s my turn. I just need my body to cooperate!”
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Patient profiles are hypothetical; models are used for illustrative purposes only.

If you have a uterus and are planning to take estrogen: Ask your healthcare provider if you need a progestin when using Estrasorb.


Talk to your healthcare provider about Estrasorb for the relief of hot flashes and night sweats.



 
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Important Safety Information

Estrasorb is used for the treatment of moderate to severe hot flashes associated with menopause.

Do not start Estrasorb treatment if you have unusual vaginal bleeding, currently have or have had certain cancers, including cancer of the breast or uterus; have had a stroke or heart attack in the past year, currently have or have had blood clots; currently have or have had liver problems; if you are or may be pregnant; or if you are breastfeeding.

The most common side effects that may occur with Estrasorb are headache, breast pain, irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting, stomach/abdominal cramps, bloating, nausea and vomiting, skin irritation, redness or rash at application site, or hair loss.

Important health information about taking estrogens, like Estrasorb.

Estrogens increase the chances of getting cancer of the uterus. Report any unusual vaginal bleeding right away while you are using Estrasorb. Vaginal bleeding after menopause may be a warning sign of cancer of the uterus (womb). Your healthcare professional should check any unusual vaginal bleeding to find out the cause.

Do not use estrogens with or without progestins to prevent heart disease, heart attacks, strokes, or dementia. Using estrogens with or without progestins may increase your chances of getting heart attacks, strokes, breast cancer, and blood clots. Using estrogens with or without progestins may increase your risk of dementia. You and your healthcare professional should talk regularly about whether you still need treatment with Estrasorb.

Please see Full Prescribing Information for Estrasorb.

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