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Menest vs. Premarin

Menest (esterified estrogens) is an estrogen hormone replacement used to relieve menopause symptoms like hot flashes and vaginal dryness. It's also used to treat low estrogen levels and certain advanced prostate and breast cancers. The tablet is taken by mouth, and dosage depends on why you're taking it. Menest (esterified estrogens) is only available as a brand-name medication since there is no generic version. Potential side effects include breast tenderness, nausea, and headache.

• Hot flashes, night sweats, and flushes from menopause
• Vaginal dryness and irritation from menopause
• Low estrogen from hypogonadism
• Low estrogen from castration (removal of the ovaries)
• Primary ovarian failure (ovaries stop working before age 40)
• Certain advanced breast cancers
• Certain advanced advanced prostate cancers

• Breast tenderness
• Nausea
• Headache
• Migraines
• Vomiting
• Stomach cramps
• Vaginal spotting/breakthrough bleeding
• Weight changes

• Uterine (endometrial) cancer
• Breast cancer
• Blood clots and stroke
• Heart disease and heart attacks
• Dementia
• Gallbladder and liver problems
• Vision problems
• High triglycerides
• Low thyroid hormone levels (hypothyroidism)
• Fluid Retention
• Changes in calcium levels in the blood
• Worsening of other health conditions

Premarin (conjugated estrogens) is an oral estrogen hormone tablet that's used to treat various conditions in adults. Most commonly, it relieves menopausal symptoms such as vaginal dryness and hot flashes. The medication is also used for treating low estrogen levels, certain advanced stages of breast or prostate cancers, and osteoporosis after menopause. Depending on what you're using it for, the medication can be taken daily or in cycles. Side effects include headache, stomach pain, nausea, and breast pain.

• Hot flashes, night sweats, and flushes caused by menopause
• Vaginal dryness caused by menopause
• Low estrogen levels due to certain conditions
• Certain advanced stages of breast cancer
• Certain advanced stages of prostate cancer
• Prevention of bone loss (osteoporosis) after menopause

• Headache (13-14%)
• Abnormal vaginal bleeding (2-13%)
• Breast pain (7-12%)
• Stomach pain (8-11%)
• Passing gas (4-6%)
• Vaginal discharge (4-5%)
• Back pain (3-5%)
• General pain (3-5%)
• Nausea (3-5%)
• Insomnia (3-5%)
• Depression (3-5%)
• Weakness (2-5%)

• Uterine (endometrial) cancer
• Breast cancer
• Blood clots and stroke
• Heart disease and heart attacks
• Dementia
• Gallbladder and liver problems
• Vision problems
• High triglycerides
• Low thyroid hormone levels (hypothyroidism)
• Fluid Retention
• Changes in calcium levels in the blood
• Worsening of other health conditions