Estrogens are naturally-occurring female hormones made by the ovaries. These compounded estrogens are derived from wild yams.
Do not start taking estrogens if you:
Start at the lowest dose possible and talk with your healthcare provider about its efficacy. Meet with them every 3-6 months to change your dose if necessary. Continue your therapy at the lowest possible dose for the shortest length of time. Estrogens should be taken at the same time each day.
Estrogens can be compounded into various preparations:
Talk with your healthcare provider regularly about whether you should continue estrogen therapy. If you have a uterus, discuss whether the addition of progesterone is right for you. This is generally recommended for women with a uterus to reduce the chance of uterine cancer. See your healthcare provider immediately if you experience vaginal bleeding while on estrogens. Schedule a yearly breast exam and mammogram. If you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, are overweight, or use tobacco, there is a higher risk of heart disease with estrogens.
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