drospirenone and estradiol

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Use estrogen, alone or in combination with a progestogen, at the lowest effective dose and the shortest duration consistent with treatment goals and risks for the individual woman. Re-evaluate postmenopausal women periodically as clinically appropriate to determine whether treatment is still necessary. Angeliq is a combination of an estrogen and progestin indicated in a woman with a uterus for the treatment of: Moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms due to menopause. ( 1.1 ) Moderate to severe vulvar and vaginal atrophy symptoms due to menopause. ( 1.2 ) Limitation of Use When prescribing solely for the treatment of moderate to severe symptoms of vulvar and vaginal atrophy, first consider the use of topical vaginal products. 1.1 Treatment of Moderate to Severe Vasomotor Symptoms due to Menopause Angeliq 0.25 mg drospirenone (DRSP)/0.5 mg estradiol (E2) is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms due to menopause in a woman with a uterus. Angeliq 0.5 mg DRSP/1 mg E2 is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated due to menopause in a woman with a uterus. 1.2 Treatment of Moderate to Severe Symptoms of Vulvar and Vaginal Atrophy due to Menopause Angeliq 0.5 mg DRSP/1 mg E2 is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe symptoms of vulvar and vaginal atrophy due to menopause in a woman with a uterus.