Dr Alexandra Cristina Cowell

Writer & Clinical Content Reviewer

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Dr Alexandra Cristina Cowell

Writer & Clinical Content Reviewer

Cristina writes content for Treated, and reviews content produced by our other writers to make sure it’s clinically accurate.

Cristina has a PhD in Pharmacy, which she received in 2017 from the Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest, Romania. After completing her PhD, she continued teaching as an Assistant Professor at the same university alongside researching new anti-cancer drugs.

Before her doctorate, Cristina was awarded her Bachelor’s degree from the Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in 2012. She then went on to complete a Pharmaceutical Specialist Training Programme at Floreasca Emergency Clinical Hospital, Bucharest in 2015, where she learned more about treating various conditions in a clinical setting.

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Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy
PhD in Pharmacy
2017

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Easy to use patch that lasts 7 days. Treats hot flashes and reduces osteoporosis risks.
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Slow-release ring that helps reduce menopause symptoms. Lasts for 90 days.
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A smaller estrogen-only patch that causes less skin irritation.
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A weekly injection that works in two ways to help you lose weight.

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