Elestrin estradiol gel 0.06%

Menopause
and Treatment Options

Concentrated on Your Need for Knowledge

Choose Your Hot Flash Treatment Wisely

There are many available treatments for hot flashes. Not all of them deliver what they promise and you may be confused about what works, what's safe, and which treatment may be best for you. If you decide to take hormone therapy, your healthcare provider can prescribe a clinically tested, FDA-approved "bioidentical" hormone.

Learn more about your different options here and in the table below:

Hormone therapy

Compounded bioidenticals

Herbal treatments

aMixed by a pharmacist according to a healthcare provider's prescription

bBioidentical hormones are hormones that are identical/similar in structure to the hormones women make in their bodies

cRequired for US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval

dRequired by the FDA to report adverse events

eDenotes there are such products in that category that fit criteria. Not all products in category meet criteria

All estrogen therapy has risks. Please see important safety information at the bottom of this page.

Indication

Elestrin is indicated for the treatment of moderate-to-severe hot flashes and night sweats associated with menopause.

Important Safety Information

Estrogens, with or without progestins, should not be used for the prevention of cardiovascular disease or dementia (decline in memory or thinking skills). Estrogen and progestin therapy has shown an increased risk of breast cancer, heart attack, and blood clots. Estrogen therapy, with or without progestins, increases the risk of stroke and dementia. Estrogen therapy alone increases the risk of cancer of the uterus (womb).

Elestrin should not be used if you have unusual vaginal bleeding; currently have or have had certain cancers, including cancer of the breast or uterus; had a stroke or heart attack in the recent past; currently have or have had blood clots; currently have or have had liver problems; or think you may be or know that you are pregnant.

The most frequently reported adverse events in clinical trials were nose and throat irritation, breast tenderness, upper respiratory tract infection, and irregular menstrual bleeding.

You and your healthcare provider should discuss whether Elestrin is right for you or whether you still need treatment with Elestrin.

Estrogens, with or without progestins, should be prescribed at the lowest effective doses and for the shortest duration consistent with treatment goals and risks for the individual woman.

Please see full Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warning and Patient Information Sheet.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA (Food and Drug Administration).
Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

For more information, call 1-800-890-3098.