Estrace Side Effects Include Increased Risk of Breast Cancer and Blood Clots
After a life-changing event, many women find that their natural
hormone levels fall. In particular, those with ovarian cancer and
other complications, those that have had hysterectomies, and older
women that are going through menopause find that a drastic reduction
in estrogen levels within the body can lead to some annoying, even
very painful symptoms. Seeking relief, many turn to their doctors,
who in turn prescribe hormone replacement therapies (HRT) such as
Prempro , Premarin, or Estrace. These are all synthetic drugs
designed to mimic the body's natural chemical makeup. However,
patients taking one popular drug product may find that they develop
serious Estrace side effects.
Estiradol prescription medications are marketed by a variety of
suppliers and manufacturers in a wide variety of forms. However, the
most commonly known brand name version is a vaginal cream and pill
produced by Warner Chilcot, a pharmaceutical company that specializes
in medicines made for women's health issues. Vaginal creams are
typically prescribed to women who are having localized estrogen
problems, such as vaginal dryness or discomfort. The pill form is
usually prescribed when other issues, such as hot flashes and extreme
loss of sex drive, persist.
Estiradol drugs have been linked to maladies that can plague women
for years. Some of the less serious complications include but are not
limited to the following:
Breast pain and unusual swelling Abdominal
pain from “bloating” or atypical fluid retention Mild
headaches and dizziness Decreased
sex drive Increased
amounts of acne and hair growth
Many women taking the drug will experience only the mild issues
outlined above. However, studies have also found that those taking
the medication may be at an increased risk of the following
conditions:
It is important to note that these problems and ailments may
result from using either the pill or the cream version of the
medication. It is also important to know that milder symptoms do not
necessarily mean that there is no cause for alarm. Indeed, the less
painful situations that can result from regular HRT use may indicate
that more severe problems are developing.
If you are currently taking Estrace, or any generic form of
estiradol, either in vaginal cream or oral pill form, be sure to
monitor your situation closely. If you ever develop symptoms similar
to those listed above, be sure to contact your medical professional
immediately. Once you obtain proper documentation of your maladies,
contact a qualified personal injury attorney working within the drug
injury field.
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