Esterified Estrogens/Methyltestosterone (Oral)

Women who have gone through menopause or who have had their ovaries removed often take Methyltestosterone. This drug helps replace both the testosterone and estrogen levels in a woman’s system after she has had surgery or gone through menopause. This helps keep women mentally balanced and helps improve their sexual function.

Side Effects/Warnings

This medication has the same risks as taking medications that just contain estrogen. Women who take this medication are at increased risk of:

• Breast cancer
• Endometrial cancer (cancer of the lining of the uterus)
• Stroke

Women who take this medication should have regular cancer screenings. They should also avoid smoking in order to decrease the risk of stroke.