Relief For Women Experiencing Surgical Menopause @ (NAPSA)—After a Cesarean to-severe vaginal atrophy, estro- ond most common surgery among There is no one-size-fits-all treatment for menopausal symptoms Section, a hysterectomy is the sec- women of reproductive age in the US. In fact, approximately 600,000 women undergo a hysterectomy in the U.S. every year. Of those procedures, one-half to one-third include the removal of both ovaries (known as a hysterectomy with bilateral oophorectomy). Women who have a hysterec- tomy with removal of both ovaries instantly experience surgically induced menopause, regardless of gen therapy may be appropriate. so it is important for women to consult their healthcare provider before beginning any treatment.” Women who have had a hysterectomy with removal of both ovaries may be prescribed an oral estrogen therapy such as ENJUVIA" (synthetic conjugated estro- gens, B) Tablet for moderate-tosevere hot flashes and night their estrogen levels. Symptoms of sweats, and moderate-to-severe vaginal dryness and pain with sex, symptoms associated with menopause. If you’re taking hot flashes and night sweats, which occur suddenly and are vaginal atrophy, you should first considertopical treatments. natural menopause. may not be appropriate for every- help women who experience sur- mone therapy should take the age, due to a substantial drop in surgical menopause can include often more severe than those in “Treatments are available to gically induced menopause,” estrogen only for the symptomsof Ms. Wysocki says “hormones one. Those women who take hor- explains Susan Wysocki, Presi- lowest dose recommendedbytheir healthcare provider for the short- in Women’s Health. “For instance, menopause and an available dent and CEO of the National Association of Nurse Practitioners for moderate-to-severe hot flashes and night sweats and moderate- est period of time.” For more information on treatment option, visit www. enjuvia.com. Note to Editors: Please see complete product information enclosed with this submission. ENJUVIA is a medicine that contains estrogen hormones.It is prescribed for relief of moderate-to-severe hot flashes and night sweats, and moderate-to-severe vaginal dryness and pain with sex, symptoms associated with menopause. Important health information you should know when taking estrogens like ENJUVIA: Estrogens increase the risk for cancer of the uterus (womb). If you experience persistent or recurring vaginal bleeding while taking estrogens let your doctor know right away, as this could be a warning sign for cancer. Your doctor should check for the cause of any unusual vaginal bleeding after menopause. Estrogens(alone, or in combination with progestins) should not be used to prevent heart disease, heart attacks, strokes, or dementia. Estrogens (alone or in combination with progestins) may increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, blood clots, and breast cancer. Estrogens (alone or in combination with progestins) may increase your risk of dementia. Because of these risks, estrogens should be used at the lowest dose for the shortest period of time. You and your healthcare provider should talk regularly to determine whether you still need treatment with ENJUVIA.
