What signs and symptoms suggest HRT might benefit me?
Women often explore hormone therapy when they notice hot flashes or night sweats, trouble falling or staying asleep, vaginal dryness or discomfort during sex, mood changes or irritability, brain fog, or irregular periods during perimenopause. These symptoms can also have other causes, so your provider reviews your full health history before recommending any treatment.
Is hormone therapy right for everyone?
No. Hormone therapy isn’t appropriate for everyone. A licensed provider reviews your symptoms, health history, and risk factors — such as a history of certain cancers, blood clots, stroke, or liver disease — to decide whether it’s an option for you.
Can I start during perimenopause?
Many women notice changes during perimenopause, often years before periods stop. You can complete an assessment at any stage; your provider will determine whether treatment is appropriate for your symptoms and health history.
What does the Riovie Hormone Health Guide include?
Practical, educational guidance on food, movement, sleep, and everyday habits that support you through perimenopause and menopause. It’s included when you begin care with a Riovie provider.
Is this medical advice?
No. This page and the guide are educational, not medical advice. Hormone therapy is a prescription treatment — always follow the recommendations of your licensed healthcare provider.
Hormone therapy is not appropriate for everyone. Prescription required; eligibility, treatment, and any prescription are determined by your licensed provider after evaluation. Availability varies by state.
If prescribed, compounded medications are prepared by licensed U.S. pharmacies and are not approved or evaluated for safety, efficacy, or quality by the FDA. See Important Safety Information.
Consult a licensed provider. Prescription required. Not for everyone.
Important Safety Information
Refer to the following important safety details for information on intended use, potential side effects and risks, and considerations linked to the prescription treatments mentioned on this page.
Reporting Side Effects
Riovie encourages users to promptly report any side effects or adverse reactions to a licensed healthcare provider and the pharmacy that dispensed the medication. To report suspected reactions to these medications, contact the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or visit www.fda.gov/medwatch.
For emergencies, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.
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Riovie’s Role
Riovie connects users with licensed healthcare providers for evaluations regarding the suitability of the treatments advertised. It may also assist with prescription coordination through an external pharmacy network.
Riovie acts as a managed services provider and does not offer medical advice, fill prescriptions, or function as a licensed healthcare facility or pharmacy. Instead, it provides technology and administrative support to enable medical consultations and prescription logistics. For further details, see Riovie’s Terms of Service.
Prescriptions and Medications
Prescription drugs require evaluation and approval by a qualified healthcare provider, and issuance is solely at the provider’s discretion. Access to treatment plans and medications is not assured.
Prescriptions issued through Riovie may be filled by licensed pharmacies within its affiliated network.
All prescription medications involve potential risks. Please review all associated safety details and consult your provider for personalized advice.
Compounded Drug Formulations
In certain situations, healthcare providers may prescribe compounded medications, which are custom-prepared by licensed compounding pharmacies based in the U.S. These medications are not FDA-approved for safety or effectiveness but may be used when alternatives are not available or appropriate.
Riovie helps facilitate both FDA-approved and compounded medication fulfillment via its partner pharmacy network. These formulations are personalized to meet individual patient requirements and may differ from commercial products.
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Menopausal Hormone Therapy
Important Safety Information Regarding Estrogen and Progestogen Therapy
Menopausal hormone therapy (such as estrogen, with or without a progestogen) is a prescription treatment used to manage moderate to severe symptoms associated with menopause, including hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal dryness. If prescribed, your provider will use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with your treatment goals and will reassess your care periodically.
Do not use estrogen therapy if you have or have had:
Unexplained or abnormal vaginal bleeding
Breast cancer, or any cancer that may be estrogen-sensitive
Blood clots in the legs or lungs (DVT or pulmonary embolism)
A stroke or heart attack
Liver problems or liver disease
A known bleeding or clotting disorder
A serious allergic reaction to any of the ingredients
A known or suspected pregnancy
Serious risks include:
Endometrial (uterine) cancer when estrogen is used alone in a woman who has a uterus; a progestogen is generally prescribed to reduce this risk
Stroke, heart attack, and blood clots
Breast cancer
Probable dementia in women 65 years of age or older
Gallbladder disease
Hormone therapy should not be used to prevent heart disease or dementia.
Common side effects: headache, breast pain or tenderness, irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting, stomach cramps or bloating, nausea, fluid retention, and vaginal yeast infection.
Tell your provider about all medications and supplements you take, if you smoke, and if you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, migraines, or a family history of breast cancer or blood clots. Have regular breast exams and mammograms as your provider recommends, and report any unusual vaginal bleeding promptly.
Reporting side effects: Contact the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
This document is not comprehensive. Always speak with a licensed healthcare provider for personalized medical advice.
