Estrogens + patient package insert = confused patients.
A brief review of the patient package inserts concept and estrogen pharmacology is presented. Then the need for patient education is discussed along with recommendations for a team approach to managing patient anxiety by helping patients understand the estrogen-containing products they are using.
D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy; D003221:Confusion / Q000517:prevention & control; D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal; D004967:Estrogens / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000172:deficiency; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007774:Lactation / Q000187:drug effects; D008297:Male; D008593:Menopause; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011247:Pregnancy; D011471:Prostatic Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy; D012646:Self Administration
D003278:Contraceptives, Oral, Hormonal; D004967:Estrogens