 | Generic Premarin (CONJUGATED ESTROGENS) is a female hormone and is usually given to women who no longer produce the proper amount. It is used to reduce menopause symptoms (e.g., vaginal dryness). |
 | Generic Fosamax (ALENDRONATE) is a bisphosphonate used to prevent and treat osteoporosis. It may also be used to treat paget's disease, steroid-induced osteoporosis, and other conditions as determined by your doctor. |
 | Danazol may be used for a number of different medical problems. These include treatment of:
Pain and/or infertility due to endometriosis;
A tendency for females to develop cysts in the breasts (fibrocystic breast disease); or
Hereditary angioedema, which causes swelling of the face, arms, legs, throat, windpipe, bowels, or sexual organs. |
 | Zelnorm (TEGASEROD MALEATE)is used for short term treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in women who have constipation as their main symptom. It is also used for treating certain men and women who have a type of chronic constipation. |
 | Clomid (CLOMIPHENE) is an ovulatory stimulant. It works by helping to produce more hormones that cause your ovaries to release 1 or more eggs. |
 | Alesse (LEVONORGESTREL/ETHINYLESTRADIOL) is a progestin and estrogen combination birth control pill used to prevent pregnancy. The ingredients of this medication work by preventing ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary) and causing changes in the mucus of the cervix which make it difficult for sperm to penetrate and for an egg to implant. This medication may also be used to treat acne in women 14 years of age and older or to regulate the menstrual cycle. |
 | Aygestin (NORETHISTERONE) contains a type of hormone known as progesterone. It is used to restore menstruation in women who have stopped having menstrual cycles (also called amenorrhea). Aygestin can also help treat endometriosis, a condition where the endometrium (the lining of the uterus) doesn't shed properly and attaches to the outside of the uterus or other areas such as the ovaries or bowels. Aygestin also helps control unusual and heavy bleeding of the uterus caused by hormonal imbalance. However, the drug is not used to control bleeding caused by fibroids or cancer. |
 | Norplant (LEVONORGESTREL) is a new contraceptive that became commercially available in the United States in February, 1991, after its approval by the Food and Drug Administration. Norplant consists of six matchstick-size silicone capsules that are inserted in a woman's upper arm. The capsules release small amounts of progestin over five years and must be inserted and removed by a trained medical professional. |
 | Ovral (ETHINYLESTRADIOL) contains a combination of female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). This medication also causes changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.
Ethinyl estradiol and norgestrel is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy.
Ethinyl estradiol and norgestrel may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
 | Provera (MEDROXYPROGESTERONE) belongs to the group of medicines known as progesterones. Progesterones are female hormones. They are produced by the body and are necessary along with other hormones for normal female sexual development and for the regulation of the menstrual cycle during childbearing years. Medroxyprogesterone is a progesterone that is derived from soybeans. It reduces the effects of estrogen on tissues such as the endometrium (lining of the uterus) and the breast. |
 | Duphaston (DYDROGESTERONE) is an orally active progestogen which acts directly on the uterus, producing a complete secretory endometrium in an estrogen-primed uterus.At therapeutic levels, dydrogesterone has no contraceptive effect as it does not inhibit or interfere with ovulation or the corpus luteum. Furthermore, Duphaston is non-androgenic, non-estrogenic, non-corticoid, non-anabolic and is not excreted as pregnanediol. |
 | Gestanin (ALLYLOESTRENOL) is a gestagenic preparation, which stimulates the secretory phase in myometrium, creates conditions for development of fertilized ovum. It has a tocolytic effect; reduces sensitivity of myometrium to oxytocine. It stimulates the development of acinus of mammary glands, secretory activity of trophoblasts, development of aldosterone by adrenal glands. It raises deducing of metabolites of placentary steroids and secretion of endrogenic gestagen, increases stocks of fat and recycling of glucose, promotes accumulation of glycogen by a liver, normalizes the functioning of a placenta. |
 | Parlodel (BROMOCRIPTINE) inhibits the secretion of the hormone prolactin from the pituitary gland. It also mimics the action of dopamine, a chemical lacking in the brain of someone with Parkinson's disease. It is used to treat a variety of medical conditions, including:
• Infertility in some women
• Menstrual problems such as the abnormal stoppage or absence of flow, with or without excessive production of milk
• Growth hormone overproduction leading to acromegaly, a condition characterized by an abnormally large skull, jaw, hands, and feet
• Parkinson's disease
• Pituitary gland tumors
Some doctors also prescribe Parlodel to treat cocaine addiction, the eye condition known as glaucoma, erection problems in certain men, restless leg syndrome, and a dangerous reaction to major tranquilizers called neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
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 | Ponstel (MEFENAMIC ACID) is a Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to relieve pain caused by sprains, strains, or menstrual cramps. It is also used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor. |
 | Female Viagra represents a serious approach to the problem of female sexual arousal disorder (FSAD) and female sexual dysfunction (FSD), formulated scientifically to provide satisfaction in terms of sexual needs and lasting pleasure. |
 | Femara (LETROZOLE) is a type of hormonal therapy that is used in the treatment of breast cancer in women who have had their menopause (change of life). |
 | Dostinex (CABERGOLINE) belongs to a class of medicines known as prolactin inhibitors. Prolactin inhibitors such as cabergoline are used to treat different types of medical problems that occur when too much of the hormone prolactin is produced by the pituitary gland, which is found in the brain. An excess production of prolactin can result in menstrual problems in women and fertility problems in men and women. |
 | Evecare has a regularizing influence on the menstrual cycle by virtue of its uterine stimulant action. Evecare’s stimulatory effect on the ovarian tissue helps regularizing endogenous hormonal secretion, enhances the repair of the endometrium and thus controls abnormal uterine bleeding. Evecare’s anti-inflammatory action has a healing effect on the uterus and its antispasmodic action alleviates pain. The immunomodulatory and hematinic properties of Evecare are beneficial in anemia and the generalized weakness associated with uterine disorders. |
 | Femcare (CLOTRIMAZOLE) is an antifungal agent that has shown its effectiveness in treatment of vaginal yeast infections. |
 | Gyne-Lotrimin (CLOTRIMAZOLE) is an antifungal agent used to treat vaginal yeast infections. Generic clotrimazole vaginal tablets and cream are available. |
 | Lynoral (ETHINYL ESTRADIOL) is an estrogen and progestin combination contraceptive pill used to prevent pregnancy. It may also be used to regulate the menstrual cycle, treat symptoms of menopause, or treat other conditions as determined by your doctor. |
 | Menosan is a unique complex herbal formula that helps women to cope with symptoms, associated with menopause. |
 | Sarafem (FLUOXETINE) is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Fluoxetine affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression, panic, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive symptoms. |
 | Serophene (CLOMIPHENE) stimulates the release of hormones necessary for ovulation to occur. |
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