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Estradiol
Estradiol is the primary estrogen produced by the ovaries.
Estrogen
Estrogen is a female hormone produced in the ovaries that stimulates the growth
of the lining of the uterus.
Estrogen Therapy (ET)
ET is a treatment in which estrogen alone is used to relieve moderate to severe
menopausal symptoms caused by low levels of estrogen produced by the body.
Hormone Therapy (HT)
Hormone Therapy is a treatment in which estrogen, and often progestin, is taken
to relieve the moderate to severe menopausal symptoms caused by the low levels
of estrogen produced by the body.
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Hormones
Hormones are substances produced by the body to control the functions of
various organs.
Hot Flashes
Hot flashes are a common symptom of menopause, sometimes occurring much earlier
than any other menopause symptoms. Hot flashes can vary in severity and can
happen several times an hour or as little as once a week.
Menopause
Menopause is the point in a woman's life when menstruation stops. It is
confirmed when 12 months have passed since a woman's last menstrual period.
Menopause can also occur when the ovaries are surgically removed.
Menopause Symptoms
Menopause symptoms are the symptoms that a woman experiences due to the loss of
estrogen at the time of menopause. Hot flashes, night sweats and associated
sleep disturbances, and vaginal dryness are menopause symptoms.
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis from menopause is a thinning of the bones that makes them weaker
and easier to break. 1
Ovaries
Two glands, located on either side of the uterus, that contain the eggs
released at ovulation and produce hormones.
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Perimenopause
Perimenopause or premenopause is the one or two years immediately before
menopause. Premenopause can also refer to the whole of the reproductive period
prior to menopause.
Premenopause
Premenopause or perimenopause is the one or two years immediately before
menopause. Premenopause can also refer to the whole of the reproductive period
prior to menopause.
Progesterone
A hormone produced by the ovaries that causes development of the lining of the
uterus. When the progesterone level declines each month during the reproductive
years, menstruation occurs.
Progestin
A hormone that has biologic actions similar to the natural hormone produced by
the body, progesterone.
Uterus
The uterus is a muscular organ located in the female pelvis that contains and
nourishes the fetus during pregnancy. Also known as the womb.
Vivelle-Dot
Vivelle-Dot is an ET patch approved for the treatment of moderate to severe
menopausal symptoms2. Vivelle-Dot is
also approved for the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis.
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