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What Are The Side Effects Of Stopping Premarin Abruptly?

What are the side effects of stopping Premarin abruptly? I had a stroke 2 months ago (at age 52) and my doctors had me immediately stop taking HRT. I had been on premarin for 20 plus years. Now I seem to cry a great deal and am very emotional for no reason. I have no other symptoms for menopause.
Fri, 20 Mar 2015
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Premarin increase your risk of developing endometrial hyperplasia, a condition that may lead to cancer of the uterus. Taking progestins while using Premarin may lower this risk. If your uterus has not been removed, your doctor may prescribe a progestin for you to take while you are using Premarin.

Long-term use of Premarin may increase your risk of breast cancer, heart attack, stroke, or blood clot. Talk with your doctor about your individual risks before using conjugated estrogens long term, especially if you smoke or are overweight. Your doctor should check your progress on a regular basis (every 3 to 6 months) to determine whether you should continue this treatment.

YOUR DOCTOR HAS SUGGESTED GOOD THING TO YOU. PREMARIN IS HRT THERAPY. SHOULD NOT BE USED IN CASE OF STROKE.... ANY STEROID THERAPY SHOULD BE TAKEN OF WEAN OFF GRADUALLY OTHERWISE WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS MAY BE THERE.. YOU NEED TO GO FOR SOME AEROBIC EXERCISE, SWIMMING RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES SO YOUR MOOD WILL BE GOOD. DO SOME YOGA PRANAYAMA DAILY SO YOU WILL FEEL ENERGETIC..

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What Are The Side Effects Of Stopping Premarin Abruptly?

Premarin increase your risk of developing endometrial hyperplasia, a condition that may lead to cancer of the uterus. Taking progestins while using Premarin may lower this risk. If your uterus has not been removed, your doctor may prescribe a progestin for you to take while you are using Premarin. Long-term use of Premarin may increase your risk of breast cancer, heart attack, stroke, or blood clot. Talk with your doctor about your individual risks before using conjugated estrogens long term, especially if you smoke or are overweight. Your doctor should check your progress on a regular basis (every 3 to 6 months) to determine whether you should continue this treatment. YOUR DOCTOR HAS SUGGESTED GOOD THING TO YOU. PREMARIN IS HRT THERAPY. SHOULD NOT BE USED IN CASE OF STROKE.... ANY STEROID THERAPY SHOULD BE TAKEN OF WEAN OFF GRADUALLY OTHERWISE WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS MAY BE THERE.. YOU NEED TO GO FOR SOME AEROBIC EXERCISE, SWIMMING RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES SO YOUR MOOD WILL BE GOOD. DO SOME YOGA PRANAYAMA DAILY SO YOU WILL FEEL ENERGETIC..