femhrt
Generic name:ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone (HRT) [ ETH-in-ill-ESS-tra-DYE-ole-and-nor-ETH-in-drone ]
Drug classes:Contraceptives, Sex hormone combinations
What is femhrt?
femhrt contains a combination of ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone. Ethinyl estradiol is a form of estrogen. Estrogen is a female sex hormone necessary for many processes in the body. Norethindrone is a form of progesterone. Progesterone is a female hormone important for the regulation of ovulation and menstruation.
femhrt is used to treat symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, and vaginal dryness, burning, and irritation.
femhrt is also used to prevent osteoporosis after menopause.
Warnings
You should not use femhrt if you have: undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, liver disease, a bleeding disorder, if you will have major surgery, or if you have ever had a heart attack, a stroke, a blood clot, or cancer of the breast, uterus/cervix, or vagina.
femhrt can cause birth defects. Do not use if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant, or if you miss two menstrual periods in a row.
This medicine may increase your risk of developing a condition that may lead to uterine cancer. Report any unusual vaginal bleeding right away.
Using this medicine can increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, heart attack, or cancer of the breast, uterus, or ovaries.
femhrt should not be used to prevent heart disease, stroke, or dementia because this medicine may actually increase your risk of developing these conditions. Long-term use may also increase your risk of breast cancer or blood clot.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use femhrt if you are allergic to ethinyl estradiol or norethindrone, or if you have:
unusual vaginal bleeding that has not been checked by a doctor;
liver disease;
a bleeding disorder;
a history of heart attack, stroke, or blood clot; or
a history of hormone-related cancer, or cancer of the breast, uterus/cervix, or vagina.
Do not use femhrt if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment.
Using this medicine can increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack. You are even more at risk if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, ...
