What side effects and serious risks can Menopause cream cause?

Possible side effects of Menopause cream include redness or itching where you apply it, breast tenderness, bloating, nausea, headache, and changes in vaginal bleeding. Tell your prescribing physician about symptoms that persist, worsen, or interfere with daily life. Do not change your dose without guidance.

Estrogen-containing treatment can carry serious risks, including blood clots, stroke, and gallbladder problems. Cancer risks depend on your health history and the type and duration of hormone treatment. A cream applied to the skin should not be assumed to be risk-free. Seek emergency care for chest pain, sudden shortness of breath, one-sided weakness, trouble speaking, or a sudden severe headache.

Report new or unusual vaginal bleeding promptly, especially bleeding after menopause. If you have a uterus, progesterone absorbed through the skin may not adequately protect the uterine lining from estrogen. Ask your physician how that risk will be managed.

This compounded medication is prepared by a licensed pharmacy for one patient and is not FDA-approved. The term “bioidentical” does not mean safer or free of side effects.