Wellness

[granddi]

I just did some searching of ESTRIOL= E3

We have to educate ourselves even if we have wonderful physicians!!! This has been used in Europe for decades but not in US since it is just not profitable for drug manufacturers. Studies show that it does not increase the risk of breast cancer. And guessing that it is not profitable for physicians vs $4000.00 laser proceedure. It has shown to help with v*ginal dryness, urinary issues, bone density, and cardio health. 

Many here say that posters should not come to this forum medical advice but rather go to their doctors. I say we are just sharing medical/health exeriences. I learn so much from the sharing that we do. Thanks!!!

[Snoopp]

If you are using it only a few days a week, Very little is absorbed into the body.  

Some breast cancers are not related to estrogen, I think, like triple negative.

[Tyak]

I took it in pill form for approx. 7 years after a hysterectomy and ended up with breast cancer.  Was it caused by Premarin?  I'll never know but I suspect it was.   ( B.C. is one of the risks of taking it.)  I regret ever taking it.

[Azcowgirl]

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@Tyak wrote:

I took it in pill form for approx. 7 years after a hysterectomy and ended up with breast cancer.  Was it caused by Premarin?  I'll never know but I suspect it was.   ( B.C. is one of the risks of taking it.)  I regret ever taking it.

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@Tyak  me too...I took estrogen for years and wound up with estrogen receptor positive b.c. 

Take care.      Az

[Mindy D]

Right from the black box warning for Premarin cream:

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION AND INDICATIONS

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 Premarin (conjugated estrogens) Vaginal Cream. 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 out the cause.

Do not use estrogens, with or without progestins, to prevent heart disease, heart attacks, strokes or dementia (decline in brain function).

Using estrogen-alone may increase your chances of getting strokes or blood clots. Using estrogens with progestins may increase your chances of getting heart attacks, strokes, breast cancer, or blood clots.

Using estrogens, with or without progestins, may increase your chance of getting dementia, based on a study of women 65 years of age or older.

Estrogens should be used at the lowest dose possible, only for as long as needed. You and your healthcare provider should talk regularly about whether you still need treatment.

Premarin (conjugated estrogens) Vaginal Cream should not be used if you have unusual vaginal bleeding, have or had cancer, had a stroke or heart attack, have or had blood clots or liver problems, have a bleeding disorder, are allergic to any of its ingredients, or think you may be pregnant.

Estrogens increase the risk of gallbladder disease. Discontinue estrogen if loss of vision, pancreatitis, or liver problems occur. If you take thyroid medication, consult your healthcare provider, as use of estrogens may change the amount needed.

Common side effects include headache, pelvic pain, breast pain, vaginal bleeding and vaginitis.

INDICATIONS

Premarin (conjugated estrogens) Vaginal Cream is used after menopause to treat menopausal changes in and around the ****** and to treat moderate to severe painful intercourse caused by these changes.

Each gram contains 0.625 mg conjugated estrogens, USP.

Please see Full Prescribing Information including BOXED WARNING and Patient Information.

Patients should always ask their doctors for medical advice about adverse events.

You are encouraged to report adverse events related to Pfizer products by calling 1-800-438-1985 (U.S. only). If you prefer, you may contact the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly. Visit http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

[AuntMame]

Yikes! 

[colliemom4]

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@granddi wrote:

I just did some searching of ESTRIOL= E3

We have to educate ourselves even if we have wonderful physicians!!! This has been used in Europe for decades but not in US since it is just not profitable for drug manufacturers. Studies show that it does not increase the risk of breast cancer. And guessing that it is not profitable for physicians vs $4000.00 laser proceedure. It has shown to help with v*ginal dryness, urinary issues, bone density, and cardio health. 

Many here say that posters should not come to this forum medical advice but rather go to their doctors. I say we are just sharing medical/health exeriences. I learn so much from the sharing that we do. Thanks!!!

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@granddi  The cream has been in the United States because I was given a sample several years ago.

[MoonieBaby]

Marip - not if I was PAID a fortune would I use Premarin; chemicals are not 'what the body ordered'.

[MoonieBaby]

FingerLakesNY - you are my kinda gal - INFORMED!!!!!

[1Snickers]

@fingerlakesny   I was on regular Premarin because years ago military drs prescribed it. I had terrible headaches etc from it and then found out about the mares.

   I wrote to the company expressing my concern about their treatment and told them I was discontinuing it. 

   They answered that the mares are well cared for, etc. 

    I didn’t believe that and when I stopped it had no more headaches.