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Duavee Back In Stock With Improved Packaging

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Duavee® (conjugated estrogens/bazedoxifene) is back in stock at pharmacies with improved packaging! In 2020, Pfizer voluntarily recalled Duavee due to a weakness in the secondary packaging. Secondary packaging ensures that oxygen doesn’t reach the product and protects the product’s shelf life. Duavee was NOT recalled due to safety issues with the tablets themselves. Pfizer conducted an investigation and evaluated potential solutions, testing each against a series of thresholds. Duavee…


Why Your Bones Matter

Why Your Bones Matter

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Read guest columnist women’s health and osteoporosis expert, Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri’s column on osteoporosis. Dr. Tough DeSapri completed a two year fellowship in Specialized Women’s Health at Cleveland Clinic and now practices in Illinois and is the mother of three sons.


Keep Calm. Carry On. Ebola Is Here.

Keep Calm. Carry On. Ebola Is Here.

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Read Dr. Holly L. Thacker's column on the Ebola virus.


The Top 10 Advances in Women’s Health in 2014

The Top 10 Advances in Women’s Health in 2014

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Read Dr. Holly L. Thacker's column that discusses some of the top advances in women's health from 2014 that are related to new diagnosis and treatment options.


Hormone Therapy for Vaginal Dryness and Preventing Osteoporosis

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I am 52 years old and post-menopausal. In January, I had a surgical biopsy of my breast following the discovery of "pre-cancerous" or "high risk" cells. No cancer was found, but my doctor stopped my hormone therapy anyway. Almost immediately, I developed osteoporosis and severe vaginal dryness.

I am taking Actonel now for osteoporosis, but am having difficulty with the cost. Less expensive options have more serious side effects. I have yet to find a non-estrogen remedy for vaginal dryness that works for me. Is there a compelling reason not to go back on hormone therapy?


Osteoporosis Awareness and Treatment

Osteoporosis Awareness and Treatment

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Guest columnist, Dr. Kristi Tough DeSapri, an expert in osteoporosis in women discusses the serious problem of osteoporosis as well as treatment and prevention options.


Hormone Therapy Treatment and Alternatives

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I have a 59 year old female patient with many medical problems, including osteoporosis and history of stroke, was previously taking Provera/MPA 2.5 mg daily and estrace/estradiol orally 0.5 mg daily.

The Provera was stopped in December 2015, but Estrace was continued. The patient is wishing to restart Provera. Would you prescribe hormone therapy? Any alternatives?


Tips To Save Money On Costly Medications

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Cleveland Clinic Registered Nurse and Care Coordinator Alexandria Delasantos shares tips on how to save money on prescription medications.


Can Evista treat vaginal dryness?

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I am on Evista (raloxifene) for osteoporosis. Since this is a SERM (Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator, also known as as Estrogen Agonist Estrogen Antagonist), can it treat vaginal dryness? Are there any problems taking Evista and Estrace (estradiol) cream at the same time?


Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause and Breast Cancer Survivors

Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause and Breast Cancer Survivors

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Read Dr. Anna Camille Moreno’s column on genitourinary syndrome of menopause or commonly known to us as vulvovaginal atrophy.


Dr. Holly L. Thacker Featured in Latest Menopause e-Consult Issue

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The North American Menopause Society's November 2018 issue of Menopause e-Consult features expert commentary by Speaking of Women's Health Executive Director Dr. Holly L. Thacker on midlife-related clinical issues.Case A 44-year-old woman presents to the clinic and reports that she has been having severe hot flashes and a diminished sex drive since undergoing endometrial ablation at age 36 for abnormal uterine bleeding. The hot flashes interfere with her daytime chores and cause nighttime…


What Is A Good Postmenopausal Treatment?

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I am a postmenopausal woman, weaning myself off of systemic topical estrogen. My gynecologist recommended Osphena®, but said I should wait one month before using, and the package said it could be months before I notice a difference! Also, there are all kinds of warnings regarding blood clots. Really? Wouldn't an estrogen cream be safer, effective and faster?


What Breast Cancer Survivors Need To Know

June 6, 2023

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We all know someone who has gone through cancer. Host Holly Thacker MD shares what breast cancer survivors need to know as women including how to preserve fertility, if it's safe to take estrogen and what they can do to help prevent the cancer returning.

And as of June 6, 2023, Duavee® is back in stock in pharmacies after almost a 3 year absence. 

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The Latest in Menopause: Part 1

The Latest in Menopause: Part 1

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Dr. Rachel Novik and Dr. Madeline Cohn share highlights from the 2023 Menopause Society Meeting. In part one of this column series, Drs. Novik and Cohn discuss the latest medications, cancer screening guidelines, and osteoporosis therapy.