Evamist (Estradiol) Drug Information: Overdosage and Contraindications

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May 27, 2012

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How Does Menopause Affect Your Sex Drive?

The loss of estrogen following menopause can lead to changes in a woman's sexual drive and functioning. Menopausal and postmenopausal women may notice that they are not as easily aroused, and may be less sensitive to touching and stroking -- which can result in decreased interest in sex.

In addition, lower levels of estrogen can cause a decrease in blood supply to the vagina. This decreased blood flow can affect vaginal lubrication, causing the vagina to be too dry for comfortable intercourse.

A lower estrogen level is not the only culprit behind a decreased libido; there are numerous other factors that may influence a woman's interest in sexual activity during menopause and after. These include:

Bladder control problems
Sleep disturbances
Depression or Anxiety
Stress
Medications
Health concerns

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OVERDOSE

Overdosage of estrogen may cause nausea and vomiting, breast tenderness, dizziness, abdominal pain, drowsiness/fatigue and withdrawal bleeding may occur in women. Treatment of overdose consists of discontinuation of Evamist together with institution of appropriate symptomatic care.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Evamist should not be used in women with any of the following conditions:

Undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding
Known, suspected, or history of cancer of the breast
Known or suspected estrogen-dependent neoplasia
Active deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, or history of these conditions
Active or recent (within the past year) arterial thromboembolic disease (for example, stroke and myocardial infarction)
Known liver dysfunction or disease
Known or suspected pregnancy