Estrogen therapy is a gold standard treatment for hot flashes and night sweats in women but some women are unable or unwilling due to side effects associated with estrogen therapy. Side effects includes headaches, nausea, vaginal discharge, vaginal spotting, painful menstruation, fluid retention, swelling of ankles and legs, abdominal cramps, bloatedness, weight gain, breast tenderness, […]
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Not too many people know about the menstrual cycle and why contraceptive pills are needed. This video explains about female menstrual cycle and role of hormones like estrogen and progesterone in it. In combined contraceptive pills there is estrogen and progesterone. Video also explains their role in female contraception.