The cycle of life stops for no woman! Menopause is a natural part of our life cycle with some uncomfortable side effects. Vaginal dryness and hot flashes disrupt normal life, and you may be wondering about your options. One option is Premarin vaginal cream, which alleviates the dryness and irritation associated with your "change of life."
What Is Premarin?
Hot flashes and night sweats may interrupt your sleeping patterns, and vaginal dryness can leave you feeling uncomfortable. With menopause comes increased risk of developing osteoporosis, a weakening of the bones. Premarin is a therapeutic medication with a combination of estrogens to combat your menopausal symptoms. It comes in a pill form and a cream. Premarin is indicated for women who have had a hysterectomy and are experiencing symptoms that are moderate to severe. If you have not had a hysterectomy and are suffering with severe or moderate symptoms, your doctor may prescribe Premarin in conjunction with progestin.
Dosage
Premarin is a vaginal cream that is administered in different doses depending on what is being treated. For atrophic vaginitis or kraurosis vulvae, the cream is administered in doses of 0.5 to 2 g daily for three weeks and then off for one week. For moderate to severe dyspareunia due to menopause, 0.5 g should be used daily for three weeks and off for one week. Premarin balances estrogen levels, which play a key role in maintaining bone density as estrogen is critical for keeping women's bones strong.
Contraindications
Be sure to talk to your doctor and let him know if you've had any abnormal genital bleeding, history of breast cancer, pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis--or a history of either condition--history of stroke or heart attack, liver disease and if you are or plan to get pregnant, as all of these conditions could pose serious health risks and are contraindicated for the use of Premarin cream.
Side Effects
All medications have side effects; Premarin is no exception. Commons side effects include yeast infections, vaginitis, painful menstruation, vaginal bleeding and cramping of the legs. You should report even minor side effects to your doctor as they could signal the beginning of something more serious. Using Premarin, as with any estrogen therapy, could put you at increased risk of stroke, heart attack, blood clots and endometrial, uterine or breast cancer. It may also put you at greater risk of developing dementia.
Considerations
Premarin cream should be used at the lowest dose possible and for the shortest time possible to avoid developing new or worsening side effects. Be sure to talk to your doctor about this and any other medications that you may be taking and consult your health care professional to determine the best course of treatment to alleviate your menopausal symptoms.
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