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Menopause and Hormones A Purse Guide, Office of Women's Health

FCIC: Menopause and Hormones: A Purse Guide, Office of Women's Health

Menopause
& hormones

FDA Office of Women's Health

To learn more

National Women's Health Information Center
US Department of Health and Human Services
www.4woman.gov
1-800-994-9662
TDD: 1-888-220-5446

Food and Drug Administration
US Department of Health and Human Services
www.fda.gov/womens
www.fda.gov/cder

National Institutes of Health
US Department of Health and Human Services
www.nih.gov/PHTindex.htm

Agency for Healthcare Research Quality
US Department of Health and Human Services
www.ahrq.gov/ppip/healthywom.htm

This document was developed by FDA and other agencies of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). HHS thanks all of the participating organizations that have assisted in its reproduction and distribution.

Questions for your doctor, nurse or pharmacist

Are hormones right for me? Why?

Are there other things I can use or do?

What are the benefits and risks?

How long should I use hormone therapy?

What is the lowest dose that will work for me?

What are the side effects?

If I want to stop hormones, how should I do that?

When should I be checked for:

Blood pressure
Bone health
Breast cancer
Cervical cancer
Colon cancer
Cholesterol
Dental health
Diabetes
Glaucoma

Do you have any advice to help me:

Exercise
Stop smoking
Eat right
Sleep better
Reduce stress

REMEMBER

When using hormone therapy for menopause

Use at the lowest dose that helps
Use for the shortest time needed

Notes:

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