Primary and review articles published in English were identified by a MEDLINE (1966-June 2003) search using the MeSH terms "hot flashes," "hot flushes," "menopause," and "serotonin reuptake inhibitor.

Acupuncture may support healthy gut motility9 (i.e., the pace at which food is digested and moves through your body). This, ...

Dosages for Prozac (fluoxetine) may vary based on your age and the condition it’s used to treat. The typical starting dosage ranges from 10 to 60 milligrams (mg) daily. Your doctor may adjust ...

Shredding the Silence on Menopause” will be presented at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 15 at Southlake Theater, 4720 Nelson Road, Suite ...

One culprit is vitamin D deficiency. Not receiving enough of this vital nutrient can lead to all sorts of health issues, from osteoporosis to depression. And it turns out that it’s extra helpful for ...

The time that you will need to use HRT will depend on how intense your symptoms are and how long they last. Low doses of antidepressant medications may help reduce symptoms of menopause, including hot ...

Medications used to treat the symptoms of menopause can sometimes cause nausea. Examples include hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and some antidepressants. HRT is a type of therapy used to ...

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Whether it comes with relief, confusion, anger or sadness, a correct diagnosis of PMDD can be lifesaving. However, after ...

You may be surprised if your healthcare provider recommends an antidepressant for chronic pain. Is this because she believes you are depressed? Or can antidepressants help with pain even for people ...

Fluoxetine comes as an oral capsule and is usually taken once per day. It’s important to take the fluoxetine dosage your doctor prescribes. It’s also used in combination with olanzapine to ...

Self-help books and the internet promote that bioidentical hormones allow menopausal women to get the exact dose they require. Compounded bioidentical hormones in the USA typically contain a large ...