Sexuality Meds

Question 1

Estrogen

Answer 1

• Hormone Replacement
• Used by women to help reduce vaginal symptoms of menopause
• Side effects: abdominal cramps, anxiety, depression, dry mouth, high BP, rash
• ex: Estradiol

Question 2

Progesterone

Answer 2

• Hormone Replacement
• Used for amenorrhea, premenstrual tension and abnormal uterine bleeding
• side effects: Safe to use but can cause stomach upset, changes in appetite, weight gain, fluid retention and swelling (edema), fatigue.
• Ex: Nexplanon, Depo-Provera, Plan B

Question 3

Ibuprofen

Answer 3

• An NSAID used to relief mild to moderate pain including menstrual cramps.
• side effects: N/V, gas, dizziness, headache
• ex: Advil, Motrin, Midol

Question 4

Naproxen Sodium

Answer 4

• Used for mild to moderate pain relief including menstrual cramps
• side effects: Upset stomach, nausea, heartburn, headache, drowsiness, dizziness.
• Ex: ALEVE, ANAPROX, NAPROSYN

Question 5

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)

Answer 5

• Used to prevent and treat deficiency that can cause Anemia. Also used for heart disease, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), depression.
• side effects: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, loss of appetite, headache, tingling, sleepiness

Question 6

Soy (Glycine max)

Answer 6

• Used for prevention of breast cancer, symptoms of menopause (reduces hot flashes), and premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
• side effects: mild stomach and intestinal side effects (constipation, bloating, and nausea)

*Soy is generally safe because it’s in the food we eat, unless you are allergic to soy or soy products.

Question 7

Black Cohosh Root (Actaea racemosa)

Answer 7

• Used for estrogen related conditions (symptoms of menopause, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), painful menstruation)
• side effects: stomach upset, headache, rash, a feeling of heaviness, and weight gain

*Watch for dark urine, fatigue (indicates liver damage)

Question 8

Ginseng

Answer 8

• Used for menopausal symptoms

- side effects: nervousness, insomnia

Question 9

Vitamin E

Answer 9

• Used for deficiency, menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea)
• side effects: nausea, fatigue, headache, and bleeding if high doses

*1000mg daily is a safe dosage

Question 10

Sildenafil (Viagra)

Answer 10

-Used for Erectile Dysfunction, Impotence
-side effects: Dizziness, headache, flushing,
stomach upset

Question 11

Tadalafil (Cialis)

Answer 11

• Used for ED

- side effects: Priapism, hypotension