This medication contains 2 female hormones: an estrogen (estradiol) and a progestin (levonorgestrel). It is used by women to help reduce a certain symptom of menopause (hot flashes). Symptoms of menopause are caused by the body making less estrogen. The progestin in this medication helps to reduce the risk of cancer of the uterus which can be caused...
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Generic Name: PEGINTERFERON ALFA-2A - INJECTIONPronounced: (peg-IN-ter-FEER-on AL-fa too-ay)Pegasys ProClick SubQ Precautions Before using... Read more »