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Re: Will using both the Premarin pill and cream affect me?

From: William D. McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 28 Feb 1999 10:13:27 -0600 (CST)


At Sat, 27 Feb 1999, Kristy wrote: >
>Sorry that I didn't finish asking the rest of the second question in my
>last post. Since I take the Premarin pill for 7 days due to
>breakthrough bleeding, will using the cream at the same time affect the
>pill form, or me in any way that might be bad?
>
>In pill form I use the 0.9 strength of the Premarin for the breakthrough
>bleeding and the cream for the dryness.
>
>Thanks so much.
>
>Kristy :)

Since vaginal absorption of estrogen cream is varialble at best, and generally very poor, the addition of the Premarin cream is unlikely to cause any ill effects. The most common effect might be some irregular bleeding.

--
William D. McIntosh, MD
Clarksville, TN

This is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace consultation and examination by your physician or other health care provider.




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