What are the hormone pills called?
Some women choose to treat their menopause symptoms with hormone medicines sometimes called Hormone Therapy….Estrogen-Only Medicines.
| Brand Name | Generic Name | Product Type |
|---|---|---|
| Premarin | conjugated estrogens | Pill Vaginal Cream Injection (Shot) |
| Vagifem | estradiol | Vaginal Tablet |
| Vivelle | estradiol | Patch |
| Vivelle-Dot | estradiol | Patch |
What is the purpose of estrogen pills?
It is used by women to help reduce symptoms of menopause (such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness). These symptoms are caused by the body making less estrogen.
When should you take Prempro?
Dosing
- Premphase®: One tablet once a day for 28 days, then repeat the cycle. The maroon colored tablet is taken on days 1 to 14, and the light blue tablet is taken on days 15 to 28.
- Prempro®: One tablet once a day for 28 days, then repeat the cycle.
What do estrogen pills do to a woman?
Systemic estrogen therapy remains the most effective treatment for the relief of troublesome menopausal hot flashes and night sweats. Have other symptoms of menopause. Estrogen can ease vaginal symptoms of menopause, such as dryness, itching, burning and discomfort with intercourse.
What happens when a woman takes estrogen?
Estrogen increases your risk of blood clots, which can cause a stroke, a heart attack, and even death. Cancer. Estrogen may increase your risk of certain cancers, specifically breast cancer. Talk with a doctor about your personal health history, your family history, and your risk of breast cancer.
Will Prempro cause weight gain?
Rare, but nonetheless very serious, side effects may include blood clots, dementia, anxiety, breast cancer or ovarian cancer, stroke, heart attack, depression, gallbladder disease, or allergic reactions. Contrary to information found on the Internet, Prempro does not cause weight gain.
What are the risks of taking Prempro?
Common side effects of Prempro include:
- stomach upset or pain.
- nausea.
- vomiting.
- bloating.
- breast tenderness/pain/swelling.
- headache.
- weight or appetite changes.
- freckles or darkening of facial skin.
What does norgestimate do to your body?
Descriptions. Ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate combination is used to prevent pregnancy. It is a birth control pill that contains two types of hormones, ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate, and when taken properly, prevents pregnancy. It works by stopping a woman’s egg from fully developing each month.