Prempro Information
Prempro is a medicine that contains conjugated estrogens and medroxyprogesterone. It is prescribed for women who have disturbing menopausal side effects.
Conjugated estrogens replace the natural estrogen that is released by the ovaries during a female’s reproductive age. They are a blend of estrogen hormones.
On the other hand, medroxyprogesterone is a type of progesterone that is used to regulate ovulation and menstrual period.
When taken properly, Prempro removes symptoms of menopause like vaginal changes, bone loss and hot flashes.
How To Use
Prempro should be taken the way it is prescribed by the doctor.
Take it at the same hour every single day. As it can increase your odds of developing uterine cancer, your doctor may give you a progestin as well. This will help lower your risk. But, if you notice any weird vaginal bleeding, you should report it at once.
The doctor is the only person who can alter your dose or stop it. Don’t do it yourself. If doing clinical tests soon, or an upcoming surgery, inform the doctors who will be responsible for that. Take a missed dose immediately when you think of it. If it’s almost time to take your next scheduled dose, don’t bother taking it.
Side Effects
The most common side effects of Prempro are:
- Stomach pain, gas
- Nausea
- Back pain
- Headache
- Breast pain
- Depression
- Feeling weak
- Thinning of head hair
- Vaginal discharge or itching
- Breakthrough bleeding
- Changes in your period pattern
Call the doctor if you develop symptoms of a stroke, heart attack, blood clot or memory problems.
Precautions
Prior to starting your Prempro dose, tell the doctor if you have:
- Strange vaginal bleeding that your doctor doesn’t know about
- Liver disease
- A higher risk of having blood clots
- A past hormone related cancer. This may be cancer of the breast, cervix, uterus, or vagina
- A past stroke, heart attack or blood clot
- Pregnancy
- A child who is breastfeeding
