Postmenopausal Atrophic Vagin... : Treatments

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Treatments could include:
Estrogen replacement therapy may be recommended. Estrogen may be given as a cream or tablet placed into the vagina, as a skin patch, or in pill form. Women may want to discuss the risks and benefits of estrogen replacement therapy (pills) with the...
Source:ADAM
Date:November 8, 2006
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is medication containing one or more female hormones, commonly estrogen plus progestin (synthetic progesterone). Some women receive estrogen-only therapy (usually women who have had their uterus removed). HRT is most often used to treat symptoms of menopause such as "hot flashes," vaginal dryness, mood swings, sleep disorders, and decreased sexual desire. This medication may be taken in the form of a pill, a patch, or vaginal cream.
Source:ADAM
Date:October 24, 2007
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