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O que é a menopausa precoce?
O sintoma mais comum da menopausa é o fim da menstruação ocasionado pela interrupção da produção de hormônios pelos ovários. Normalmente, isso ocorre na faixa etária entre 45 e 55 anos. Caso ocorra antes dessa idade é caracterizada a menopausa precoce.
Quais os riscos de uma menopausa precoce?
O prejuízo é certo para quem ainda planejava ter filhos, mas as consequências vão além da infertilidade. Por causa da baixa produção de estrógeno – hormônio protetor do coração e dos ossos –, aumenta-se o risco de doenças cardiovasculares e osteoporose, assim como o envelhecimento precoce.
How is Duavee used to treat menopause?
Duavee is approved to treat moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms * related to menopause in women who have a uterus. For this use, the typical dosage of Duavee is one tablet once every day.
Does Duavee cause breast cancer?
Taking drugs that contain estrogen, such as Duavee, can cause breast cancer cells to grow. This is because certain breast cancer cells are sensitive to estrogen. Duavee also contains the active drug bazedoxifene. But it isn’t known how your risk for breast cancer might be different after taking Duavee]
How does Duavee work in the body?
Duavee’s active drugs work together to regulate the amount of estrogen in your body. Duavee comes as tablets that are taken by mouth. It’s typically taken once a day. Duavee is available in one strength: 0.45 milligrams (mg) of conjugated estrogens/20 mg of bazedoxifene.
How is Duavee used to treat vasomotor symptoms?
Duavee is approved to treat moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms * related to menopause in women who have a uterus. For this use, the typical dosage of Duavee is one tablet once every day. Your doctor may prescribe a different dosage for you depending on several factors, including your age and body size.