by Judith A. Norris, Ob-Gyn, RNP
Is a question, I am frequently asked, most women are unaware that estrogens are derived by animals or plants. So, here's the list I used with my patients:
|
Drug Name |
Route |
Yrs. FDA Approved |
for |
Strength |
| Alora® |
Transdermal |
1 |
Menopausal syndrome |
0.05 mg
0.075 mg
0.1mg |
| Climara® |
Transdermal |
1 |
Menopausal syndrome |
0.05 mg
0.75 mg
.1 mg |
| Estrace® |
Oral
Vaginal |
20
10 |
Menopausal syndrome, Osteoporosis and Vaginal atrophy |
0.5 mg
1.0 mg
2.0 mg
0.1% cream |
| Estroderm® |
Transdermal |
10 |
Menopausal syndrome Osteoporosis |
0.05 mg
0.1 mg |
| Estratab® |
Oral |
20 |
Menopausal Syndrome Osteoporosis |
0.3 mg
0.625 mg
1.25 mg
2.5mg |
| Estring® |
Vaginal Ring |
1 |
Vaginal Atrophy |
5-10mg |
| FemPatch® |
Transdermal |
1 |
Menopausal syndrome |
0.05 mg
0.1 mg |
| Menest® |
Oral |
20 |
Menopausal syndrome |
0.3 mg
0.625 mg
1.25 mg
2.5 mg |
| Ogen® |
Oral |
40 |
Menopausal Syndrome Osteoporosis |
0.625mg
1.25 mg. |
| Ortho-est® |
Oral |
2 |
Menopausal Syndrome |
0.625 mg
1.25 mg |
| Vivelle® |
Transdermal |
1 |
Menopausal Syndrome |
0.037
0.050
.75
0.1mg |
| ANIMAL BASED ESTROGEN |
|
Drug Name |
Route |
Yrs. FDA Approved |
for |
Strength |
| Premarin® |
Oral |
50 |
Menopausal syndrome, Osteoporosis |
0.3 mg
0.625 mg
0.9 mg
1.25 mg
2.5 mg |
| ESTROGEN/PROGESTERONE COMBINATIONS |
|
Drug Name |
Route |
Yrs. FDA Approved |
for |
Strength |
| CombiPatch® |
Transdermal |
1 |
Menopausal Syndrome |
0.05 mg estradiol
0.14 mg norethindrone |
| Prempro® |
Oral |
5 |
Menopausal Syndrome, Osteoporosis |
0.625 mg premarin
2.5 mg cycrin continous |
| Premphase® |
Oral |
5 |
Menopausal Syndrome, Osteoporosis |
0.625 mg premarin
5 mg cycrin sequential |
| ESTROGEN/ANDROGEN COMBINATIONS |
|
Drug Name |
Route |
Yrs. FDA Approved |
for |
Strength |
| Estratest® |
Oral |
5 |
Menopausal Syndrome, Osteoporosis |
1.25/2.5 mg |
| Estratest HS® |
Oral |
5 |
Menopausal Syndrome, Osteoporosis |
0.625/1.25 mg |
courtesy of OBGYN.net