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ess' troe jen, estrogen may increase the risk, heart attack, stroke, breast cancer, endometrial cancer, blood clots, lungs, legs, smoke, ever had a heart attack; a stroke; blood clots; high blood pressure; high blood levels, cholesterol, fats, diabetes, surgery, will be on bedrest, stopping estrogen at least 4 to 6 weeks before the surgery, bedrest, side effects, severe headache; sudden, severe vomiting; sudden partial, complete loss, vision; speech problems; dizziness , faintness; weakness, numbness , an arm, a leg; unusual vaginal bleeding; crushing chest pain , chest heaviness; coughing up blood; sudden shortness, breath, calf pain, the risks and benefits, taking estrogen, estrogen is a hormone, a substance produced by the body, needed for normal growth and development, female sex organs and for functions, bearing children, during menopause , the body's production, estrogen is decreased, estrogen replacement is used for symptoms associated with menopause: hot flashes, feelings, warmth, face, neck, chest, sweating, sleep disturbance, vaginal discomfort, dryness and itchiness, poor concentration, irritability, it also is used, breast cancer in postmenopausal women and breast and prostate cancer in men, estrogen is also used with diet, calcium supplements, exercise to slow the progression, osteoporosis , a disease common in women after menopause resulting in bones that break easily, estrogen comes as a tablet, take by mouth, patches to apply externally to the skin, as a cream, inserted into the vagina, oral estrogen is usually taken by mouth with food, milk either every day, a cyclical basis: once a day for 21 days and then none for 7 days; then the cycle is repeated, for treating cancer it, taken three times a day every day for at least 3 months, skin patches are usually applied either once, twice weekly for three weeks, the same days each week, followed by 1 week without the drug, patch, then the cycle is repeated, the package is designed to help you remember when to apply fresh skin patches, to apply a skin patch, follow the directions provided and these steps, remove the skin patch from its protective pouch and peel off the protective strip, exposing the adhesive surface, place the adhesive side against a clean, dry, not excessively hairy area, skin on the trunk, preferably my abdomen, not my waistline, breasts, tight clothing may rub the patch, do not apply the patch to oily, broken, irritated skin, press the patch on the selected site firmly with the palm, hand for about 10 seconds, making sure that the edges adhere to my skin, the patch accidentally comes off, can either reapply it, apply a fresh patch, follow my regular dosing schedule, remove and discard the patch and apply a fresh patch according to the schedule prescribed by a physician, to prevent skin irritation, use a different site for each application and wait at least 1 week before using a particular area again, used patches should be cut up and disposed in a way that keeps them out, reach, children and pets, to use the vaginal cream, a physician will set up a dosage schedule for you, are to use it once a day, best to use it at bedtime, follow the directions that come with the vaginal cream and these steps, fill the special applicator that comes with the cream to the level indicated, lie on my back with my knees drawn upward and spread apart, gently insert the applicator into the vagina; then push the plunger to release the medication, withdraw the applicator, discard the applicator if, disposable, the applicator is reusable, pull it apart and clean it with soap and warm water after each use, wash my hands promptly, doctor, using the vaginal cream, may wish to wear a sanitary napkin after inserting the cream to keep my clothes clean, take estrogen exactly as directed, don't take less or more, read my prescription, do not stop taking estrogen, doctor for a copy, the manufacturer's information for the patient, before taking estrogen, allergic to estrogen, aspirin, tartrazine, a yellow dye in some processed foods and drugs, any other medications, medications i am taking, especially antibiotics, anti-infectives, anticoagulants, 'blood thinners', warfarin, coumadin, carbamazepine, tegretol, phenobarbital, phenylbutazone, phenytoin, dilantin, primidone, mysoline, rifampin, steroids, decadron, medrol, prednisone, vitamins, ever had asthma; epilepsy, seizures, migraine headaches; history, depression; liver, heart, gallbladder, kidney disease; jaundice, yellowing, the skin, eyes, genital bleeding; and excessive weight gain and fluid retention, bloating, during the menstrual cycle , pregnant, plan to become pregnant, when breast-feeding , become pregnant while taking estrogen, surgery, dental surgery, taking estrogen, use tobacco products, cigarette smoking may decrease the effectiveness, this drug, tell the pharmacist if you wear contact lenses, a special diet, follow all dietary and exercise recommendations, those regarding calcium supplements, estrogen to treat osteoporosis , forget to apply a skin patch, apply it, remember; note the date on the package, adjust my schedule, miss a dose, tablets, vaginal cream, apply it, almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose, continue my regular dosing schedule, what side effects can this medication cause, estrogen, side effects, symptoms are severe, upset stomach , stomach cramps , bloating, diarrhea, appetite and weight changes, glucose intolerance, increased blood sugar, brown, black skin patches, acne, swelling, the hands, feet, lower legs, fluid retention, increased blood pressure, bleeding, spotting between menstrual periods, changes in menstrual flow, painful, missed periods, breast tenderness, enlargement, secretion, intolerance to contact lenses, some side effects, serious, symptoms are uncommon, those listed, important warning section, severe stomach pain, yellowing, the skin, eyes, severe mental depression, unusual bleeding, appetite, estrogen, other side effects, any unusual problems while taking this medication, what storage conditions, don't switch containers, tightly closed, keep away from kids, store it at room temperature, away from excess heat and moisture, do not remove skin patches from their protective pouches until just before applying them, discard patches by cutting them into pieces and disposing, them in a way that keeps them out, reach, children and pets, drug disposal, emergency/overdose, overdose, the victim has collapsed, is not breathing, should have a complete physical examination, blood pressure measurements, breast and pelvic exams, a pap test at least yearly, examining my breasts; report any lumps immediately, before you have any laboratory tests, tell the laboratory personnel, take estrogen, this medication may interfere with some laboratory tests, estinyl, estrace, estraderm estratab, estratest, ogen premarin other names, conjugated estrogens ethinyl estradiol



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