Menopause

Question 1

Estrogen considerations

Answer 1

With UTERUS: Estrogen must be in combo with Progesterone

*risk of endometrial cancer

Question 2

Topical Estrogens

Answer 2

[17-beta-Estradiol]
Estrace = cream
Estring = ring
Vagifem = tablet

[Conjugated Equine Estrogens]
Premarin = cream

Question 3

Systemic Estrogens

Answer 3

[Estradiol] PATCH on Lower Abdomen
Vivelle-Dot
Climara
Alora

[Conjugated Equine Estrogens]
Premarin

[Contraindications]

1) Cancer: Endometrial / Breast
2) Hx VTE

Question 4

Systemic Progesterones

Answer 4

[Medroxyprogesterone]
Provera

[Micronized progesterone]
Prometrium

Question 5

Combined Estrogen-Progesterone (Conjugated Equine Estrogens + Medroxyprogesterone)

Answer 5

Prempro

Premphase