PatientsLikeMe : Estrogen derivatives Treatment Report

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Taking Estrogen derivatives
26 Patients currently take Estrogen derivatives
3 Patients stopped taking Estrogen derivatives
donnajean Sex: F Sensation: Moderate Overall: Mild Cognition: moderate Vision: mild Speech: mild Swallowing: moderate Upper limb: mild Walking: moderate See profile donnajean Premarin, 0.625mg daily since Jun 25, 2005
francesca Sex: F Sensation: Mild Overall: Mild Cognition: mild Vision: moderate Speech: mild Swallowing: moderate Upper limb: mild Walking: moderate See profile francesca Premarin, 0.625mg daily since Mar 05, 2007
sunbonnetsusie Sex: F Flare-up: Moderate Sensation: Moderate Overall: Moderate Cognition: moderate Vision: moderate Speech: moderate Swallowing: mild Upper limb: moderate Walking: moderate See profile sunbonnetsusie Premarin, 0.45mg daily since Nov 20, 2005

Brand Names: Enjuvia, Menest, Premarin
See also: Menest

What is Estrogen derivatives? Estrogen is used to treat hot flashes and symptoms of menopause like vaginal dryness, itching, or burning, or to prevent osteoporosis. It is used to treat low levels of estrogen in certain conditions (eg, ovarian failure) and in some cases of breast and prostate cancer.

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Reasons Taken

29 patients in the community are taking or have taken Estrogen derivatives.

Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
Other	24	82%
General health	3	10%
Mood swings	2	6%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Estrogen derivatives.

Top 10 (Show all)

All (Show Top 10)

0 As needed	0 mg Daily	0 Daily	0.625 mg As needed	0.625 mg Weekly	0.09 mg Daily	0.45 mg Daily	0.625 mg Daily	0.75 Daily	0.9 mg Daily	1 mg Daily	1.25 mg Daily	2.5 mg Daily	5 mg Daily
1	1	1	1	1	1	3	5	1	2	1	4	1	1

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Estrogen derivatives or how long patients were taking Estrogen derivatives before stopping.

Currently taking Estrogen derivatives

0-1 month	1-3 months	3-6 months	6 months-1year	1-2 years	2 years or more
0	1	1	2	1	11

Stopped taking Estrogen derivatives

0-1 month	1-3 months	3-6 months	6 months-1year	1-2 years	2 years or more
0	0	0	0	1	2

Why Patients Stopped Taking Estrogen derivatives (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
Other	2	67%
Doctor's advice	1	33%

Patient Reported Evaluations

Results from 4 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.

Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)

Major	33%	1
Moderate	33%	1
Can't tell	33%	1

Other

Side-effects (as an overall problem)

Severe	0%	0
Moderate	0%	0
Mild	0%	0
None	100%	4

Top reported side-effects include:

Summary results are based on 4 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.

Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (1 of 4)

francesca

Sex: F

Sensation: Mild

Overall: Mild

Cognition: mild

Vision: moderate

Speech: mild

Swallowing: moderate

Upper limb: mild

Walking: moderate

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by francesca
Aug 23, 2008