Women's Health Resources
North American Menopause Society
The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) is the leading scientific nonprofit organization devoted to promoting women's health during midlife and beyond through an understanding of menopause. This site contains information on perimenopause, early menopause, menopause symptoms and long-term health effects of estrogen loss, and a wide variety of therapies to enhance health.
PO Box 94527Cleveland, OH 44101
Tel: 440-442-7550
or 1-800-774-5342
www.menopause.org
National Osteoporosis Foundation
National Osteoporosis Foundation is an extensive leading resource for patients and healthcare professionals seeking current information on the causes, prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.
1232 22nd Street, NWWashington, DC 20037
Tel: 202-223-2226
or 1-800-231-4222
www.nof.org
National Institutes of Health
National Institutes of Health (NIH) provides up-to-date information on a wide array of women's health issues.
9000 Rockville PikeBethesda, MD 20892
Tel: 301-496-4000
www.nih.gov
The National Women's Health Information Center, The US Department of Health and Human Services
The National Women's Health Information Center (NWHIC) is a reliable and current information resource on women's health today. Free women's health information on more than 800 topics
200 Independence Avenue, SWWashington, DC 20201
Toll Free: 1-800-994-9662
www.womenshealth.gov
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is the nation's leading group of professionals providing healthcare for women. Now, based in Washington, DC, it is a private, voluntary, nonprofit membership organization.
409 12th Street, SWP.O. Box 96920
Washington, DC 20090-6920
Tel: 202-638-5577
www.acog.org
National Institute on Aging Information Center
The National Institute on Aging offers free information on menopause and osteoporosis.
Bldg 31, Room 5C2731 Center Drive, MSC 2292
Bethesda, MD 20892
Tel: 1-800-222-2225
1-800-222-4225 (TTY)
www.nia.nih.gov
Other Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Websites
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals is a pharmaceutical company dedicated to developing specialized medicines. Its history spans over a century, including more than 25 years of experience in women's health.
Important Safety Information
What is CLIMARA used for?
CLIMARA is used after menopause to:
- Reduce moderate to severe hot flashes
- Treat moderate to severe dryness, itching, and burning in or around the vagina
- Treat certain conditions in which a young woman's ovaries do not produce enough estrogen naturally
- Help reduce your chances of getting osteoporosis (thin weak bones)
When prescribing solely for vaginal dryness or osteoporosis, other treatments should be considered.
What is the most important information I should know about CLIMARA (an estrogen hormone)?
- Estrogens increase the chances of getting cancer of the uterus.
Report any unusual vaginal bleeding right away while you are taking estrogens. Vaginal bleeding after menopause may be a warning sign of cancer of the uterus (womb). Your healthcare provider should check any unusual vaginal bleeding to find out the cause.
- Do not use estrogens with or without progestins to prevent heart disease, heart attacks, strokes, or dementia.
Using estrogens with or without progestins may increase your chances of getting heart attack, strokes, breast cancer, and blood clots. Using estrogens with progestins may increase your risk of dementia.
You and your healthcare provider should talk regularly about whether you still need treatment with CLIMARA.
What is CLIMARA PRO used for?
CLIMARA PRO is used after menopause to:
- Reduce moderate to severe hot flashes.
- Help prevent osteoporosis (thin weak bones).
When prescribing solely for osteoporosis, other treatments should be considered.
What is the most important information I should know about CLIMARA PRO (combination of estrogen and progestin hormones)?
- Do not use estrogens with or without progestins to prevent heart disease, heart attacks, or strokes.
Using estrogens and progestins may increase your chances of getting heart attacks, strokes, breast cancer, and blood clots.
- Do not use estrogens with or without progestins to prevent dementia
Using estrogens with progestins may increase your risk of dementia.
You and your healthcare provider should talk regularly about whether you still need treatment with CLIMARA PRO.
Who should not use CLIMARA and CLIMARA PRO? Do not use CLIMARA PRO if you have had your uterus removed (hysterectomy).
Do not start using CLIMARA if you have unusual vaginal bleeding, currently have or have had certain cancers, had a stroke or heart attack in the past year, currently have or have had blood clots, currently have or have had liver problems, are allergic to CLIMARA or CLIMARA PRO or any of its ingredients, or think you may be pregnant.
What are the warnings of less common but serious side effects of CLIMARA or CLIMARA PRO?
Warnings of less common but serious side effects of CLIMARA or CLIMARA PRO include breast lumps, unusual vaginal bleeding, dizziness and faintness, changes in speech, severe headaches, chest pain, shortness of breath, pains in your legs, changes in vision, and vomiting. Call your healthcare provider right away if you get any of these warning signs, or any other unusual symptom that concerns you.
What are common side effects of CLIMARA or CLIMARA PRO?
Common side effects of CLIMARA include headache, breast pain, irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting, stomach/abdominal cramps, bloating, nausea and vomiting, and hair loss.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
For important risk and use information, please see the full prescribing information.
