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Responsible Disposal of Prescription Drugs
May 2016
For various reasons, many prescribed medications go unused. Such leftover medications can pose a hazard to family members, especially young children, and the environment. Find out the best ways to safely dispose of unused prescription medications.
DUAVEE, Hot Flashes and Bone Health
September 2015
Learn why the new combination of conjugated estrogens plus bazedoxifene (DUAVEE) is a bad choice for treating hot flashes and improving bone health in menopausal women.
Risks of Ospemifene For Menopause-Related Pain During Intercourse
June 2014
Learn about the dangers of the heavily promoted drug ospemifene (OSPHENA), which was recently approved by the FDA to treat pain during sexual intercourse, and about much safer alternatives for treating this condition.
Hormone Replacement Therapy: Use at the Lowest Dose for the Shortest Amount of Time
January 2014
The dangers of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) are in direct proportion to the length of time for which they are used. This article discusses strategies for keeping dosage and exposure to a minimum and recommends only using HRT for debilitating hot flash symptoms. Nondrug remedies for milder symptoms also are discussed.