Switching of estrogen

[Guest Krysti]

I just got back form V.A. today and they doctor switch me from Estrin to estradiol and lowered my dosage same with my spiro. I know many dosage changes can happen but type of estrogen is that common? and has anyone had good results from estradiol?

[Drea]

Estradiol is one of the most common used with trans so I expect it works

[Guest Ney'ite]

Yes, Estradiol is probably one of the most prescribed ones available. Wiki says “Estradiol is about 10 times as potent as estrone and about 80 times as potent as estriol in its estrogenic effect.” I was prescribed it since day one.

[Guest Karen K]

Kysti,

Howdy fellow Texan.

I was switched from Premarin to Estrodiol just yesterday. I have been on Premarin for a year, started with a low dosage and steadily ramped upward. Spiro was added, along with a Progesterone in January. My Endo has been doing research on the effects or various hormones and she says the studies are conclusive as to the effectiveness of Estrodiol.. So I would say that, yes, it is common to switch hormones out for those that produce better results.

Hope this helps ease your mind.

Laura Jane

[Guest JaniceW]

eEstrin is another name for Premarin, one preparation of estrogen (congagated estrogens). Premarin(Estrin) was one of the first preparations of estrogen available in the market. Premarin contains a combination of all three forms of estrogen (estriol, estradiol, and estrone). Estradiol is a single estrogen preparation fo just the one form of estrogen. Estradiol is the most potent of the estrogens. You cannot compare the dosage of estrin to the dosage of estradiol because they are different medications and they are dosed differently.

It is very common in endocrinology for the dosages of hormones to be adjusted over time and for the preparations to be changed also.

[Guest Donna Jean]

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Premarin is made from mare urine (horse) and because of they the urine is harvested ...I would never use it...

It's an animal treatment thing for me......

I've been on Estradiol for 32 months now.....

Dee Jay

[Guest Krysti]

Well I guess I'm just so used to the fact of being on same type of migraine medicine for a few years changing medications seams like a foreign idea. Well if the effects are any better I'm in for a shock because I was measured today and already a 36A/B atm and hips after 9ish months HRT and PMS cycle like you wouldn't believe.

[Guest Krysti]

Well 5 days on the new meds and what you know, the sore ache hurting felling is coming back. Looks like the girls are growing again at this rate ill be a c cup by May..... Thank you genetics