In my 50s I had a hysterectomy and have been on Premarin ever since. I like the good effects it has given me -- bone strength and etc -- and I've been very happy with it. However, it's been more than two decades now that I've been taking it and I'm starting to have some memory loss. Nothing alarming -- more like I can't find the right word I want at the right time. I know that we all lose memory as we get older (and I do do things like crossword puzzles for my brain and 5x week exercise for my body) but my question is how can a person tell if their memory loss is normal memory loss for their age or if a change in hormones would help?
How long would it take if my doctor changed my hormones for me to see a difference in my memory skill if the problem is the hormones?
And if I change hormones, and later decide to change back to Premarin, is there any problem with that?
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I have been taken off premarin after 25 years after 4 weeks I had terrible sweats about 4-5 times dailyand almost all night having to get up and change my night wear.I also forget words in a conversation which are far more sever than everbefore.How can I buy premarin on lineAnne Campbell
January 16, 2011 - 4:20pmThis Comment
Hi Anne,
January 16, 2011 - 8:10pmCan you tell us why you were taken off premarin (assuming this was "doctor ordered" and not your preference?), and now are trying to seek a way to purchase it online (without your doctor's knowledge?).
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Ihave been told by the doctor told I must come off Premarin after taking it for 25 years after a hysterectomy, I feel fine on it taking a half of 0.625 per day, I have tried to come off it but had night sweats, hot flushes and felt dreadfull. What are the benefits of coming off Premarin as apposed to staying on it?
November 25, 2011 - 4:19amThis Comment