If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one. Don't double an oral dose and never wear more than one patch at a time. If nausea is a problem, take the tablets with food or immediately after a meal. The nausea usually disappears with continued use. Prevention of osteoporosis.
Helps prevent cardiovascular diseases.
Medical evidence is uncertain that HRT will keep a woman feeling young or promote soft or unwrinkled skin. Precautions Previous reaction or allergic response to estrogens or other medications or food. Smoking or taking other prescription or nonprescription medications. Family history of bone disease, cancer, endometriosis, epilepsy, fibroids, gallbladder disease, heart or circulatory disease, stroke, kidney or liver disease, migraine headaches or excess of calcium in the blood. A woman and her doctor should discuss the benefits and risks with hormone therapy in terms of her individual medical history, general health, age, and other circumstances.