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Evamist Features Proven to reduce moderate to severe hot flashes Low-dose estrogen therapy Plant-based estrogen. This does not mean Evamist is safer or more effective than other therapies. Estrogen that goes directly through the skin into the bloodstream Quick drying spray application to your forearm* Easy dosing adjustments with instruction from your healthcare provider Cannot be seen or felt after application Wait at least 2 minutes after applying Evamist before dressing and at least 1 hour before washing. The estrogen in Evamist spray can transfer from the area of skin where it was sprayed to other people. Do not allow others, especially children, to come into contact with the area of your skin where you sprayed Evamist. Young children who are accidentally exposed to estrogen through contact with women using Evamist may show signs of puberty that are not expected (for example, breast budding). Convenient spray application Evamist (estradiol transdermal spray) is the only estrogen therapy in a spray, which many women find appealing and convenient.^1 Evamist is applied once-daily to a small area of your inner forearm. Click here to see how to apply Evamist. We asked women who had previously used an estrogen patch to rate the convenience of Evamist vs their previous patch therapy. 3 out of 4 women reported that Evamist was more convenient than their previous estrogen patch. § Patients were asked "Compared to your previous estrogen medication, how convenient is it to use Evamist?" Additional features of a transdermal spray With so many products available for the symptoms of menopause, it can be hard to sift through the array of over-the-counter options, patches, gels, and pills. It’s confusing at best, and can be overwhelming for most. Don’t try to decipher it all on your own. Every woman is unique, and it’s important to spend time working with your doctor to create a healthcare plan tailored to your specific needs. Though over-the-counter (herbal) products like black cohosh and soy may seem appealing, these types of products have not been approved by the FDA to treat symptoms of menopause. Because these products have not been fully evaluated for safety and efficacy, there can be risks to using these products that aren’t fully understood. There are other transdermal estrogen therapy options, but consider: Patches may^3-5: - Fall off - Have irregular change schedules (3, 4, or 7 days) - Lead to localized irritation of the skin - Get dirty - Be visible to others - Leave sticky adhesive residue Gels and lotion may^6-9: - Need to be touched with the hands - Cover entire arm or leg
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Important Safety Information

What is the most important information I should know about Evamist (an estrogen hormone)?

•	Using estrogen alone may increase your chance of getting cancer of the uterus (womb). Report any unusual vaginal bleeding right away while you are using Evamist. Vaginal bleeding after menopause may be a warning sign of cancer of the uterus (womb). Your healthcare provider should check any unusual vaginal bleeding to find the cause.
•	Do not use estrogen alone to prevent heart disease, heart attacks, strokes or dementia (decline of brain function)
•	Using estrogen alone may increase your chances of getting strokes or blood clots
•	Using estrogen alone may increase your chance of getting dementia, based on a study of women 65 years or older
•	Do not use estrogens with progestins to prevent heart disease, heart attack or dementia
•	Using estrogens with progestins may increase your chances of getting heart attacks, strokes, breast cancer, or blood clots
•	Using estrogens with progestins may increase your chance of getting dementia, based on a study of women 65 years and older
•	You and your healthcare provider should talk regularly about whether you still need treatment with Evamist
•	The estrogen in Evamist (estradiol transdermal spray) spray can transfer from the area of skin where it was sprayed to other people. Do not allow others, especially children, to come into contact with the area of your skin where you sprayed Evamist. Young children who are accidentally exposed to estrogen through contact with women using Evamist (estradiol transdermal spray) may show signs of puberty that are not expected (for example, breast budding)

Evamist (estradiol transdermal spray) is an estrogen hormone used after menopause to reduce moderate to severe hot flashes.

Evamist should not be used if you have unusual vaginal bleeding; currently have or have had certain cancers, including cancer of the breast or uterus; had a stroke or heart attack in the past year; currently have or have had blood clots; currently have or have had liver problems; or think you may be, or know that you are, pregnant.

The most common side effects that may occur with Evamist are headache, breast tenderness, the common cold, nipple pain, back pain, nausea, and joint pain.

Please see full patient information for Evamist.

Please see full prescribing information for Evamist, including boxed warnings.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.