Be Yourself: Helping you manage
menopause step-by-step.

Will you ever feel more like yourself again?

Simply put, menopause can be defined as the end of menstruation. Yet dealing with it is rarely simple. Every woman experiences menopause differently. While some may sail through this time of their lives, others can suffer severely from menopausal symptoms.

Chances are, you are reading this because you are experiencing some of the menopausal symptoms. The effects of hot flashes, night sweats and vaginal dryness can range from being mild to downright incapacitating.

But there’s help for getting past hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness and the discomfort they cause. In just four steps, this guide can help you understand what’s happening to your body, learn how to manage the symptoms and consider whether hormone therapy may be right for you.

Step 1:Is it menopause?

Take this short quiz to find out:

1. Are you in your 40’s or 50’s?
   Most women experience menopause and menopausal symptoms around this age. Yes___ No___
2. Have you stopped having regular periods?
   This could be one of the first signs of menopause.  Yes___ No___
3. Do you get hot flashes?
   This is a sudden flushing in your face and neck that may cause redness and perspiration. Yes___ No___
4. Do you get night sweats?
   These hot flashes occur at night and can keep you from getting a good night’s sleep? Yes___ No___
5. Are you experiencing vaginal dryness or discomfort?
   This is a common symptom associated with menopause. Yes___ No___

If you answered “yes” to two or more of these questions, you could be going through menopause.

Step 2: Assess your symptoms.

Tune in to your symptoms by answering the questions below.

1. How often do you experience hot flashes?
• A. Not at All
• B. 1 to 2 times a day
• C. 3 to 4 times a dat
• D. 5 or more times a day
2. How often do you experience night sweats?
• A. Not at All
• B. Once a night
• C. 2 to 3 times a night
• D. 4 or more times a night
3. How much do hot flashes and night sweats impact your life?
• A. Very little or not at All
• B. Occasionally I find them irritating
• C. They can make me feel very anxious or self-conscious
• D. They severely interfere with my daily activities and sleep patterns
4. How severe are your vaginal symptoms such as dryness, itching, burning and/or discomfort during sex?
• A. Not at All
• B. Occasionally it’s a problem
• C. Often I am uncomfortable
• D. I am always uncomfortable

It is important for you to pay attention to how you feel. If you feel that your symptoms are significantly interfering with your life, discuss them with your healthcare professional. Together, you can choose a treatment option that is right for you.

Step 3: Is hormone therapy right for you?

Daily pill or weekly patch? Answer the questions below to determine which Berlex therapy options you may want to consider:

1. Are you experiencing moderate to severe hot flashes and night sweats?
2. Have you noticed any vaginal dryness or burning?
3. Are you concerned about developing osteoporosis after menopause?
4. Are you considering taking or currently using a combined HT or ET?
5. Do you prefer taking medications in a once-a-day pill?
6. Would you be interested in a patch?
7. Have you had your ovaries removed?

If you are experiencing menopause, have a uterus and prefer taking medications in pill from, consider ANGELIQ tablets.

If you are experiencing menopause, have a uterus and are interested in a once-a-week patch that also helps protect your bones, Climara Pro may be the right fit.

Step 4: Talk to your healthcare professional

1. Am I going through menopause?
2. Are my menopausal symptoms considered moderate to severe?
3. What is hormone therapy (HT)?
4. What HT therapies are available to treat menopausal symptoms?
5. How are ANGELIQ tablets (drospirenone/estradiol) 0.5 mg/ 1 mg, Climara Pro (estradiol/levonorgestrel transdermal system) and Climara (estradiol transdermal system) different from other HT treatments?
6. How do I know which hormone therapy is right for me?
7. Should I be concerned about taking HT?
8. How should recent news about HT impact my treatment?
9. Are there any lifestyle changes I can make to help me feel more comfortable during menopause?

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