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Do not use estrogen-alone therapy for the prevention of cardiovascular disease or dementia (5.1, 5.3) Estrogen Plus Progestin Therapy The WHI estrogen plus progestin substudy reported increased risks of stroke, DVT, pulmonary embolism (PE), and myocardial infarction (MI) (5.1) The WHI estrogen plus progestin substudy reported increased risks of invasive breast cancer (5.2) The WHIMS estrogen plus progestin ancillary study of WHI reported an increased risk of probable dementia in postmenopausal women 65 years of age and older (5.3) Do not use estrogen plus progestogen therapy for the prevention of cardiovascular disease or dementia (5.1, 5.3) Recent Major Changes Warnings and Precautions (5.2) 12/2023 Estradiol Patch Dosage and Administration Start therapy with the Estradiol Transdermal System 0.025 mg per day applied to the skin once-weekly
Slightly less hungry, a bit more energized, somewhat easier to resist cravings
Although renal and cardiac outcomes have improved over time with these medications, a therapeutic gap persists
Generally speaking, after weight loss, the cycle reverts to normal when the metabolism stabilizes
