Premarin Hrt

[Denisec4502]

Been on Premarin HRT for 2 weeks Estrogen only. Read "unlikely to have a monthly period" unless taking Progesterone too. Doc did not prescribe Progesterone as well.. a bit worried?

[NoMercy]

Surely you are having HRT in the post-menopausal setting? Why would you either want or expect to have a period, or am I reading this wrong?

Progesterone has specific functions, such as protecting an embryo / foetus during early pregnancy. I would imagine your GP has not prescribed it as it has no role to play.

[Denisec4502]

Prescribed due to Peri Menopause flushes etc but still have erratic periods..

[NoMercy]

Ah right. Norethisterone is a synthetic version of Progesterone and has been prescribed for hot flushes.

Some people find herbal supplements useful too, such as red clover or black cohosh.

[Sqad]

Have you had a hysterectomy? If so, then you don't need a progesterone with HRT.
If you haven't had your uterus removed then it would be beneficial if a progesterone is given.
I assume you HRT has been prescribed for menopausal symptoms?

[Denisec4502]

Tried everything herbal nothing helped. Hot flushes stopped on day 2 of taking Premarin 0.625. Just a bit concerned about no monthly bleed expected unless prescribed Progesterone as well..

[Denisec4502]

No hysterectomy a sad...still have erratic periods

[Denisec4502]

Meant sqad not so sad !

[Sqad]

Sorry..we cross posted......you haven,t had a hysterectomy, then a progesterone should have been prescribed.

[Denisec4502]

I am thinking of stopping it actually..side effects of upset stomach morning sickness feeling all day and extremely dry mouth.. do I have to gradually stop them?

[Sqad]

No. Just stop them straight away.

[Denisec4502]

Ok will do. Thanks for your advice.

[woofgang]

I am not going to post a link as its very upsetting but I wouldn’t take premarin because of how it is produced.

[Denisec4502]

I know Wolfgang...to do with horses :-((

[rowanwitch]

There are some good but expensive synthetics I used one on ethical grounds, some come as a double pack with both oestrogen and progesterone in.