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Women

Women have unique health issues. And some of the health issues that affect both men and women can affect women differently.

Unique issues include pregnancy, menopause, and conditions of the female organs. Women can have a healthy pregnancy by getting early and regular prenatal care. They should also get recommended breast cancer, cervical cancer, and bone density screenings.

Women and men also have many of the same health problems. But these problems can affect women differently. For example,:

  • Women are more likely to die following a heart attack than men
  • Women are more likely to show signs of depression and anxiety than men
  • The effects of sexually transmitted diseases can be more serious in women
  • Osteoarthritis affects more women than men
  • Women are more likely to have urinary tract problems

NIH: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

Women FDA Approved Drugs

ACTONEL [Risedronate SodiumC7H10NO7P2Na]
RX
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150mg (oral tablet)
30mg (oral tablet)
35mg (oral tablet)
ApilApr 22, 2008
  • 35 mg orally once a week for prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women; 35 mg orally once a week for treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
  • Prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.
  • Treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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ATELVIA [Risedronate SodiumC7H10NO7P2Na]
RX
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35mg (oral tablet, delayed release)
ApilOct 8, 2010
  • Treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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BONIVA [Ibandronate SodiumC9H22NO7P2NaH2O]
RX
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eq 150mg base (oral tablet)
eq 3mg base/3ml (intravenous injectable)
Hoffmann La RocheMar 24, 2005
  • Treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women by once-monthly oral administration of ibandronate sodium monohydrate equivalent to 150mg of ibandronic acid.
  • Treatment and prevention of osteoporosis.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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BONJESTA [Doxylamine SuccinateC17H22N2OC4H6O4 : Pyridoxine HydrochlorideC8H11NO3ClH]
RX
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20mg : 20mg (oral tablet, extended release)
DuchesnayNov 7, 2016
  • Treatment of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy in women who do not respond to conservative management.
efficacy
4.0  (1)
side effects
1.0  (1)
danger
0.0  (0)

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CETROTIDE [CetrorelixC70H92ClN17O14]
RX
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eq 0.25mg base/ml (injection injectable)
Emd Serono IncAug 11, 2000
  • Prevention of premature lh surges in women undergoing controlled ovarian stimulation.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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DICLEGIS [Doxylamine SuccinateC17H22N2OC4H6O4 : Pyridoxine HydrochlorideC8H11NO3ClH]
RX
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10mg : 10mg (oral tablet, delayed release)
DuchesnayApr 8, 2013
  • Treatment of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy in women who do not respond to conservative management.
efficacy
3.0  (1)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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ENDOMETRIN [ProgesteroneC21H30O2]
RX
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100mg (vaginal insert)
FerringJun 21, 2007
  • Endometrin is a progesterone indicated to support embryo implantation and early pregnancy by supplementation of corpus luteal function as part of an assisted reproductive technology (art) treatment program for infertile women.
  • Support embryo implantation and early pregnancy by supplementation of corpus luteal function as part of an assisted reproductive technology (art) treatment program for infertile women.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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EVAMIST [EstradiolC18H24O2]
RX
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1.53mg/spray (transdermal spray)
Perrigo Pharma IntlJul 27, 2007
  • Female hormone replacement therapy for postmenopausal women.
  • Menopausal and postmenopausal disorders (including vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause).
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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EVISTA [Raloxifene HydrochlorideC28H27NO4SClH]
RX
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60mg (oral tablet)
LillyDec 9, 1997
  • Prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
  • Use for prevention of breast cancer.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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FASLODEX [FulvestrantC32H47F5O3S]
RX
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50mg/ml (intramuscular injectable)
AstrazenecaApr 25, 2002
  • Treatment of hormone receptor positive metastatic breast cancer in postmenopausal women with disease progression following antiestrogen therapy.
  • Treatment of hr-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (her2)-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer in combination with palbococlib in women with disease progression after endocrine therapy.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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FOLLISTIM AQ [Follitropin Alfa/beta]
RX
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300 iu/0.36ml (subcutaneous injectable)
600 iu/0.72ml (subcutaneous injectable)
900 iu/1.08ml (subcutaneous injectable)
Organon Usa IncMar 23, 2004
  • A method for administering follicle stimulating hormone (fsh) for ovarian follicle or testicular stimulation in the human.
  • Method of administering fsh for the treatment of infertility through induction of ovulation and pregnancy in anovulatory infertile women.
  • Method of treating infertility.
  • Treatment of infertility through induction of ovulation and pregnancy to anovulatory infertile women.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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FORTEO [Teriparatide Recombinant Human]
RX
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0.6mg/2.4ml (0.25mg/ml) (subcutaneous injectable)
LillyJun 25, 2008
  • A method of treating osteoporosis.
  • Forteo is indicated for the treatment of post menopausal women with osteoporosis who are at high risk for fracture.
  • Forteo is indicated for the treatment of post menopausal women with osteoporosis who are at risk for fracture. forteo can be used by people who have had a fracture related to osteoporosis.
  • Method for the treatment of a woman with osteoporosis and at risk for bone fracture.
  • Method of treating osteoporosis in a post-menopausal woman at risk for fracture.
  • Method of treatment of osteoporosis wherein the osteoporosis is steroid-induced.
  • Treatment of a woman with osteoporosis and a high risk for bone fracture by reducing the risk of vertebral and nonvertebral bone fracture.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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FOSAMAX PLUS D [Alendronate SodiumC4H12NO7P2Na3H2O : CholecalciferolC27H44O]
RX
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eq 70mg base : 2,800 iu (oral tablet)
eq 70mg base : 5,600 iu (oral tablet)
MerckApr 7, 2005
  • Treatment of osteoporosis in post menopausal women and/or the treatment to increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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GANIRELIX ACETATE [Ganirelix AcetateC80H113ClN18O132C2H4O2]
RX
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eq 250mcg base/0.5ml (injection injectable)
Organon Usa IncJul 29, 1999
  • Inhibition of premature lh surges in women undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation with fsh.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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IBRANCE [PalbociclibC24H29N7O2]
RX
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100mg (oral capsule)
125mg (oral capsule)
75mg (oral capsule)
Pfizer IncFeb 3, 2015
  • Treating hr-pos., her2-neg. advanced or metastatic breast cancer with palbociclib in combo with an aromatase inhibitor as initial endocrine based therapy in postmenopausal women or fulvestrant in women with disease progression after endocrine therapy.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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KISQALI [Ribociclib SuccinateC23H30N8OC4H6O4]
RX
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eq 200mg base (oral tablet)
Novartis Pharms CorpMar 13, 2017
  • In combination with an aromatase inhibitor as initial endocrine-based therapy for treatment of postmenopausal women with hormone receptor (hr)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (her-2)-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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KISQALI FEMARA CO-PACK (COPACKAGED) [LetrozoleC17H11N5 : Ribociclib SuccinateC23H30N8OC4H6O4]
RX
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2.5mg,n/a : n/a,eq 200mg base (oral tablet, tablet)
Novartis Pharms CorpMay 4, 2017
  • In combination with an aromatase inhibitor as initial endocrine-based therapy for treatment of postmenopausal women with hormone receptor (hr)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (her-2)-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

LO LOESTRIN FE [Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2 : Norethindrone AcetateC22H28O3]
RX
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0.01mg,0.01mg : 1mg,n/a (oral tablet)
ApilOct 21, 2010
  • Lo loestrin fe is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use oral contraceptives as a methof of contraception.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

MEN'S ROGAINE [MinoxidilC9H15N5O]
Johnson And JohnsonJan 20, 2006
  • Topical aerosol hair regrowth treatment.
efficacy
3.5  (2)
side effects
2.0  (1)
danger
2.0  (1)

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MINOXIDIL [MinoxidilC9H15N5O]
RX / OTC
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10mg (oral tablet)
2.5mg (oral tablet)
5% (topical aerosol, foam)
Par PharmNov 14, 1988
Sun Pharm IndsDec 14, 1995
Watson LabsMar 3, 1987
Mutual PharmDec 14, 1995
Perrigo IsraelApr 28, 2011
efficacy
5.0  (1)
side effects
1.0  (1)
danger
0.0  (0)

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MINOXIDIL (FOR MEN) [MinoxidilC9H15N5O]
OTC
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2% (topical solution)
5% (topical aerosol, foam)
Actavis Mid AtlanticApr 5, 1996
Hi Tech PharmaDec 24, 1996
L Perrigo CoJul 30, 1999
WockhardtFeb 28, 1997
Watson Labs IncFeb 17, 2017
efficacy
3.0  (1)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

MINOXIDIL (FOR WOMEN) [MinoxidilC9H15N5O]
OTC
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2% (topical solution)
Hi Tech PharmaMay 11, 2005
L Perrigo CoJul 30, 1999
efficacy
4.0  (1)
side effects
2.0  (1)
danger
1.0  (1)

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MINOXIDIL EXTRA STRENGTH (FOR MEN) [MinoxidilC9H15N5O]
Actavis Mid AtlanticNov 17, 2000
Avacor ProdsNov 17, 2000
PerrigoJun 13, 2001
Perrigo New YorkMar 15, 2002
WockhardtFeb 27, 2003
efficacy
5.0  (2)
side effects
1.0  (1)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

NATAZIA [DienogestC20H25NO2 : Estradiol ValerateC23H32O3]
RX
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n/a,2mg,3mg,n/a,n/a : 3mg,2mg,2mg,1mg,n/a (oral tablet)
Bayer HlthcareMay 6, 2010
  • Contraception.
  • Prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use oral contraceptives as a method of contraception.
  • Prevention of pregnancy.
  • Treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding in women without organic pathology who choose to use an oral contraceptive as their method of contraception.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

NORETHINDRONE AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL AND FERROUS FUMARATE [Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2 : NorethindroneC20H26O2]
RX
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0.025mg : 0.8mg (oral tablet, chewable)
0.035mg : 0.4mg (oral tablet, chewable)
ApilDec 22, 2010
Mylan Labs LtdApr 23, 2014
Accord HlthcareMar 29, 2017
Amneal PharmsSep 26, 2011
BarrAug 5, 2010
Lupin LtdMar 23, 2016
  • Prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use oral contraceptives as a method of contraception.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

OXYBUTYNIN [OxybutyninC22H31NO3]
RX
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3.9mg/24hr (transdermal film, extended release)
Barr Labs Div TevaMar 4, 2014
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

OXYTROL [OxybutyninC22H31NO3]
RX
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3.9mg/24hr (transdermal film, extended release)
Allergan Sales LlcFeb 26, 2003
  • Treatment of patients with an overactive bladder with symptoms of urinary frequency, urgency, or urge incontinence.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

OXYTROL FOR WOMEN [OxybutyninC22H31NO3]
OTC
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3.9mg/24hr (transdermal film, extended release)
Allergan Sales LlcJan 25, 2013
  • Treatment of patients with an overactive bladder.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

ROGAINE (FOR MEN) [MinoxidilC9H15N5O]
OTC
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2% (topical solution)
Johnson And JohnsonFeb 9, 1996
efficacy
4.0  (2)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
2.0  (2)

UNK

ROGAINE (FOR WOMEN) [MinoxidilC9H15N5O]
OTC
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2% (topical solution)
Johnson And JohnsonFeb 9, 1996
efficacy
5.0  (1)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

ROGAINE EXTRA STRENGTH (FOR MEN) [MinoxidilC9H15N5O]
OTC
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5% (topical solution)
Johnson And JohnsonNov 14, 1997
efficacy
2.0  (2)
side effects
2.0  (1)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

SEASONALE [Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2 : LevonorgestrelC21H28O2]
RX
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0.03mg : 0.15mg (oral tablet)
Teva Branded PharmSep 5, 2003
  • Prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use oral contraceptives as a method of contraception.
  • Prevention of pregnancy.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

SEASONIQUE [Ethinyl EstradiolC20H24O2 : LevonorgestrelC21H28O2]
RX
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0.03mg,0.01mg : 0.15mg,n/a (oral tablet)
Teva Branded PharmMay 25, 2006
  • Prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use oral contraceptives as a method of contraception.
  • Prevention of pregnancy.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

THEROXIDIL [MinoxidilC9H15N5O]
OTC
-
2% (topical solution)
5% (topical solution)
Ei IncNov 9, 2007
efficacy
3.0  (1)
side effects
1.0  (1)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

TYMLOS [Abaloparatide]
RX
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3.12mg/1.56ml (2mg/ml) (subcutaneous solution)
Radius Health IncApr 28, 2017
  • Method of treating postmenopausal women with osteoporosis at high risk for fracture..
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

UNK

WOMEN'S ROGAINE [MinoxidilC9H15N5O]
Johnson And JohnsonFeb 28, 2014
  • Topical aerosol hair regrowth treatment.
efficacy
4.0  (2)
side effects
1.0  (1)
danger
1.0  (1)

UNK

WARNING: Consult a licensed physician in the appropriate field for medical treatment and drug prescription. Do not self medicate.


WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only. Many of these treatments are now known to be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field.

Felter's Materia Medica on Women

ALOEALOE
   The dried juice of the leaves of several species of Aloe: (1) Aloe Perryi, Baker; (2) Aloe vera, Linné; (3) Aloe ferox, Miller. (Nat. Ord.... / ...training the constipating action of the chalybeate. Aloes and iron are both very useful in delicate women who are subject to amenorrhoea or menorrhagia, with pelvic and intestinal torpor, poor appetit...1

CAMPHORA
   A stearopten (having the nature of a ketone) derived from Cinnamomum Camphora. (Linné), Nees et Ebermeier (Nat. Ord. Lauraceae). China and... / ...rrest spasm, and sometimes to induce sleep. It is an important remedy in many disorders of neurotic women and children, being frequently most effective as a nerve sedative, antispasmodic, and carminat... / ...In occipital headache, from mental strain, or overstudy, small doses of 1

CANTHARIS
   ...d the tenesmus accompanying it. It is one of the most certain remedies for the day-time enuresis of women, particularly the middle-aged, when due to a paretic condition of the sphincter vesicae; and i......men, particularly the middle-aged, when due to a paretic condition of the sphincter vesicae; and in women and children with irritable bladders or weak sphincters, in whom coughing, sneezing, or exerti...1

CATARIA
   ...l pain with flatulence. When marked nervous agitation precedes menstruation in feeble and excitable women and the function is tardy or imperfect, this simple medicine gives great relief. It is especia......used, in place of far less safer remedies, “catnep tea” would be found a very useful medicine for women and children. It should not be sweetened. Where the added effects of alcohol are needed, or wh...1

CAULOPHYLLUM
   The rhizome and roots of Caulophyllum thalictroides (Linné, Michaux (Nat. Ord. Berberidaceae). In rich woods in the eastern half of the United... / ...ording to its manner of use. It unquestionably acts with some force upon the reproductive organs of women, overcoming pain and tenderness in debilitated subjects. It seems best adapted to uterine debi... / ...of strength and rapid involution of the womb following labor. The dose of the syrup is from 2 fluidrachms to 1/2 fluidounce, 2 or 3 times a day.1

CUBEBA
   ...nd rectum; subacute inflammation of the urinary passages; urethral burning and scalding of urine in women; debility with profuse mucous discharges. Action and Therapy.—Cubeba is mildly stimulant, exp......chronic inflammations, especially in cystitis, and in chronic inflammatory states of the urethra in women. It first aggravates and then cures. The greater the debility the more it is indicated, and ur...... burning is the chief indication for it. The urethral scalding sensations frequently experienced by women upon urinating, especially at the menstrual period, is greatly relieved by it, as is irritatio...1

CYPRIPEDIUMCYAL10
   ...ies of Cypripedium resemble valerian in their effects. They are excellent nerve stimulants for weak women and nervous children. They improve a feeble circulation and increase the innervating power of ......mplish more with it than any drug except pulsatilla in worry, with fear of disaster or insanity, in women passing through this phase of life. It is useful in melancholia and sleeplessness due to menst...1

ERYNGIUM
   The rhizome of Eryngium yuccifolium, Michaux (Nat. Ord. Umbelliferae). A swamp and wet prairie plant found from Virginia to Texas. Dose, 10 to 40... / ..., and constant urging to urinate. It is also useful in dysuria with tenesmus. For that condition in women during or following menstruation, or during the menopause, when sudden chilling throws the bur... / ...gastric irritation and mucous diarrhoea. In these cases the tongue is red and tender, nausea is marked, and there is a strong for food.1

GOSSYPIUM
   The bark of the root and the hairs of the seed of Gossypium herbaceum, Linné, and of other species of Gossypium (Nat. Ord. Malvaceae). An Asiatic... / ...gossypium in hysteria in children and adults. He reports it efficient in screaming children, morose women, and girls with uncontrollable laughter, as well as in those assuming muscular rigidity. These... / ...and surgery for many of the purposes for which olive oil is used. (See Oleum Olivae.)1

HYDRASTISHYDRA2
   The dried rhizome and roots of Hydrastis canadensis, Linné (Nat. Ord. Ranunculaceae) United States and Canada in rich, shady woods. (Chiefly... / ...probably increases contraction of special nonstriated muscles, as it controls uterine hemorrhage in women and has an ecbolic effect upon the lower mammals. Schatz explains this by asserting its power ... / ...The preparation preferred is the colorless, though other hydrastis preparations, particularly berberine and hydrastin salts are useful, b1

JUNIPERUS COMMUNIS
   The fruit (berries) of the Juniperus communis, Linné (Nat. Ord. Cupressaceae). An evergreen tree of Europe and America. Common Names: Juniper,... / ...l in irritation of the bladder with recurrent attacks of distressing pain and frequent urination in women during the menopause and apparently due to taking cold. The infusion of juniper is the best pr... / ...given in doses larger than recommended above, as suppression of urine, strangury, hematuria, or even uremic convulsions may result from its use.1

MACROTYS (Cimicifuga racemosa)CIRAC
   The rhizome and rootlets of Cimicifuga racemosa (Linné), Nuttall (Nat. Ord. Ranunculaceae). A conspicuously handsome perennial widely found in... / ...s primarily a remedy for rheumatoid and myalgic pain and in disorders of the reproductive organs of women. It apparently possesses sedative, cardiac, anodyne and antispasmodic properties, and is an id...1

MATRICARIA
   The dried flower-heads of Matricaria Chamomilla, Linné (Nat. Ord. Compositae). Wastes of Europe, Asia, and Australia. Dose, 1 to 60... / ...For this purpose it should not be sweetened. Matricaria is invaluable in some affections of nervous women, a field in which it is too frequently neglected, perhaps not being considered a powerful enou... / ...to the actual pain suffered. This remedy should be resorted to when one is tempted to employ opiates and other more powerful pain relievers.1

MYRRHA (Commiphora spp.)
   The gum-resin obtained from one or more varieties of Commiphora (Nat. Ord. Burseraceae). Region of Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea, Africa, and... / ... states in which it has been administered conjointly with iron and aloes. It is used in diseases of women when there is weight and dragging in the pelvis and leucorrhea; and in suppression of the mens... / ...Ferri Composita) for the amenorrhea of chlorosis and other forms of anemia; and of the Compound Pills of Rhubarb (Pilulae Rhei Compositae).1

OENOTHERA
   The whole plant of Oenothera biennis, Linné (Nat. Ord. Onagraceae). A common plant in waste places in the United States. Dose, 5 to 60... / ...uently accompanies dyspeptic conditions. It has also been advised in pelvic fullness and torpor in women. Undoubtedly it does relieve the desire to frequently pass urine and has been used after gonor...1


References

1) Felter, Harvey Wickes, 1922, The Eclectic Materia Medica, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Cincinnati, Ohio.