Women's Health

Clomifene or Clomiphene (Fertomid) is used to enhance ovulation by releasing the required hormones into the region. Some women require this extra assistance to ovulate. The stimulation that is induced with Clomifene allows the egg to be released and stimulates the hormonal area as needed. This is one, but may not be all the areas that can be treated by Clomifene.

Diane 35 (Cyproterone Acetate/Ethinyloestradiol) is a contraceptive pill that doubles as a very effective acne treatment. Diane 35 provides contraceptive protection as reliable as other pills while it also relieves acne, greasy skin and hairy skin.

Menopause can be a very frustrating time for any woman. The changes in body temperature, mood swings, and more can be overwhelming. Hormone replacement therapy though helps to get the estrogen levels back to where they should be. One medication that can help with this is Estradiol Valerate. Another reason why it is commonly prescribed is that it can help with reducing the risk of osteoporosis.

Doxinate containing the active ingredients doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride is designed specifically to treat nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP). The delayed release tablets can help improve the quality of life and ability to conduct activities of daily living. Treating the condition may help prevent the progression to a more serious level called Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG).

Danogen is prescribed to treat endometriosis, a condition in which the tissue that normally lines the womb grows on the other organs outside the womb. The active ingredient danazol is a gonadotrophin inhibitor type of medication as well as a synthetic steroid that works by affecting the ovaries and pituitary gland and prevents the release of certain hormones in the body. Some people may also use the drug to treat nodules (lumps), tenderness and severe breast pain associated with fibrocystic breast disease as well as hereditary angioedema.

Anabrez containing the active ingredient anastrozole is considered a nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor type of medication. It is a type of medication used alone or along with other types of treatments such as surgery or radiation in the treatment of breast cancer in postmenopausal women. The medication works by decreasing the amount of estrogen the body produces to slow the growth and help shrink certain types of breast tumors.

Tamoxican (Tamoxifen Citrate) is widely used to treat breast cancer and may be used after the patient has undergone surgery or radiation therapy. Other indications include being used for breast cancer prevention in women who are considered to be at risk and treating infertility occurring as a result of ovulation problems.

Cerazette (Desogestrel) a type of female contraceptive frequently referred to as a mini pill. Desogestrel is the active ingredient and it prevents the egg from being released by the ovaries. The mucus is also going to be thicker and that reduces the chances of sperm from a male entering the vaginal area to the womb. Cerezette is a type of contraceptive to help reduce the risk of unwanted pregnancy.

Crisanta (Ethinylestradiol/Drospirenone) is a female contraceptive pill used by women to help prevent pregnancy. When used properly it is over 99% effective. Whilst this pill will help to prevent an unwanted pregnancy, it will not protect those using it from contracting or transferring STDs (sexually transmitted diseases).

Suffering from the effects of menopause can be too much for many women. They want to get back to enjoying life but right now they feel that they are in limbo. The medication called Estradiol Valerate though can help them to get back to enjoying what they would like to do. It is a type of medication that is part of hormone replacement therapy. The reason that women experience various effects during menopause is that their estrogen levels aren’t regulated.