Menopausal Disorders Questions

How long does it take for Vagifem to dissolve?

Does Valerian Root interact with any drugs?

How do you use Intrarosa vaginal inserts?

What is the difference between Intrarosa and Osphena?

How does Imvexxy work to treat dyspareunia (painful sex) due to menopause?

Does Bijuva contain bio-identical hormones?

What exactly are bio-identical hormones?

Cymbalta - does this make you sweat at night?

I'm taking cymbalta for pain and depression. I was reading someone else's post and they said that Cymbalta makes them sweat at night. I did not realize that night sweats were one of the side effects. How many here have had this happen to them? I know I'm in menopause. Right after my... read more

Menopause - how long does it take for estradiol to start working?

Was just put on Estradiol today for menopause. Had partcial hysterectomy in 1996. Terrible mood swings,irritability, anxiety and sleep deprivation. How long before I should feel medicine start too work?

Here's an odd but sincere question. I've been on Cymbalta for around a year, going through what I...

... thought was menopause.(no periods, hot flashes, moodiness around my period time) and due to the fact i'm 47 years old. Well, one week after being off it, my period came back and the hot flashes went away! Has anyone ever had this happen? I read what little I could find on the matter, and... read more

Does taking citalopram hurt your sex drive?

I am menopausal and trying to decide if this is lowering my sex drive or if it's caused by any meds I'm taking. When I try to think about sex, all I come up with is the mechanics of it. It's not sexy.

My dr. told me that Valerian root would help me with my benzos withdarwls & not having my meds?

I was told to go to a pharamacy and ask for valerian root which Dr. Mattewson said it would help me about my xanax situation. I've been on xaxax for 20 yrs and that's the only meds that help me with my bipolar & epilisey and he aint helped me out any all in the way i know whats best... read more

Can I use xylocaine inside the vagina to alleviate the excruciating burning during intercourse?

Due to menopause, having intercourse burns inside and out. While xylocaine helps on the outside, the burning is bad inside. so would it be safe to use inside?

Hydroxyzine - Terrified to take my first dose?

I have severe anxiety. I am going through menopause and I take Lorazepam, 1 mg at night so I can sleep. My anxiety causes me to be terrified to try new meds, in fear of side effects and making me feel worse. Please help!!! I really want to try this, and I would love to be able to eventually stop... read more

Constant temperate changes, feeling hot and cold, hot and cold, any ideas why?

I'm 18, so I know I'm definitely not going through menopause. But I am constantly either too cold, or too hot... and I don't know why. While most air conditioned places during the summer feel good to most people, I can't handle it. I get so cold and uncomfortable. When I sleep,... read more

Citalopram - prescribed to help with my menopausal symptoms, how will this help?

I am not a candidate for hormone treatment.