Content about Estrogens

February 26, 2013

FDA approves drug for pain during sex due to menopause

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a drug for postmenopausal women who experience pain during sex.

January 30, 2013

Estrogen patch, described as smallest, available at pharmacies

A patch for treating menopause that the manufacturer calls the smallest is now available.

June 29, 2012

FDA accepts application for Shionogi VVA treatment

The Food and Drug Administration has accepted a regulatory approval application for a drug made by Shionogi for treating vulvar and vaginal atrophy due to menopause.

March 2, 2012

Watson launches authorized generic menopause drug

Watson has launched an authorized generic drug for treating postmenopausal women, the company said Friday.

November 21, 2011

Mylan granted license to market generic menopause drug

Mylan will begin selling a generic drug for treating symptoms of menopause in two years, the company said Monday.

March 2, 2011

Drug makers file suit against Mylan over generic Vivelle-Dot

A group of drug makers have sued Mylan over its attempt to gain Food and Drug Administration approval for a generic menopause drug, Mylan said Tuesday.

January 26, 2011

Smoking may be associated with increased risk of breast cancer

Smoking before menopause, especially prior to giving birth, may be associated with a modest increase in the risk of developing breast cancer, according to a report in the Jan. 24 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine.

May 19, 2010

Novo Nordisk to pull Vagifem dosage from market

Danish drug maker Novo Nordisk will remove 25 microgram doses of a treatment for atrophic...

May 17, 2010

Teva: Enjuvia may reduce nighttime awakenings in postmenopausal women

A branded drug made by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries reduced the frequency of nighttime awakenings due...