When hormones ain't happening
This estrogen derivative is found in soy products, may reduce hot flashes
What are phytoestrogens?
Active ingredient in Replens vaginal moisturize
What is hyaluronic acid?
Birth control option shown to be protective against endometrial cancer (more than 1 answer)
What are OCPs and/or progestin-containing IUDs?
Types of COCs associated with the highest risk of breast cancer (name one)
What are tri-cyclic combined oral contraceptive pills and/or high dose estrogen COCs?
The only medication proven to reduce ovarian cancer risk
What are combined oral contraceptive bills?
The only elective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor FDA approved for the treatment of of the vasomotor symptoms of menopause
What is Paroxetine?
The brand name for a popular vaginal estrogen softgel capsule
What is Imvexxy?
Conditions that MHT users are less likely to experience (name one)
What is colon cancer, osteoporosis, or vasomotor symptoms?
May increase relative breast cancer risk, but this risk dissipates within several years after stopping
What are oral hormonal contraceptives?
Gyn cancers that commonly contain estrogen receptors (name two)
What are endometrial and ovarian cancers? (Also uterine sarcomas)
This vitamin can be used, in gel or liquid form, as a vaginal moisturizer
What is Vitamin E?
Oils commonly used to treat vaginal atrophy. (Name two).
What are coconut, olive and mineral oils?
Conditions that MHT users just as likely to experience (name one)
What are cognitive changes/cognitive decline and weight gain?
Hormones used in the WHI study
What are conjugated equine estrogens and medroxyprogesterone acetate?
Gyn cancers that almost never contain estrogen receptors (name two)
A nonhormonal neurokinin 3 receptor antagonist indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms.
What is Veozah (fexolinetant)?
DHEA designed for local administration of the vaginal mucosa
What is a prasterone vaginal insert?
Off-label treatment for hypoactive sexual desire disorder in postmenopausal women
What is transdermal testosterone?
History of ER+ breast cancer, active thromboembolic disease, active liver disease, unexplained vaginal bleeding
What are absolute contraindications to MHT?
Progestin-containing IUDs, micronized progesterone, other oral progestins
What are ways to protect the endometrial lining when using systemic estrogen?
Selective estrogen receptor modulator with strong estrogen agonist activity in the vaginal epithelium
What is ospemifine?
This cream is not effective for treatment of vasomotor symptoms, but it may improve skin elasticity and firmness
What is topical progesterone cream?
Age when routine discontinuation of MHT is often recommended
What is age 60?
Elevated triglycerides, untreated HTN, > 70 years of age
What are relative contraindications to MHT?
The other gyn cancer (besides uterine) that happens more frequently with unopposed estrogen use
What is ovarian cancer?