Conjugated estrogens

Generic name: conjugated estrogens (oral) [ KON-joo-gay-ted-ES-troe-jenz ]
Brand names: Premarin, Premarin Intravenous, Cenestin, Enjuvia
Dosage form: oral tablet (0.3 mg; 0.45 mg; 0.625 mg; 0.9 mg; 1.25 mg)
Drug class:Estrogens

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Mar 10, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is conjugated estrogens?

Estrogen is a female sex hormone produced by the ovaries. Estrogen is necessary for many processes in the body.

Conjugated estrogens are a mixture of estrogen hormones used to treat menopause symptoms such as hot flashes and vaginal changes, and to prevent osteoporosis (bone loss) in menopausal women. Conjugated estrogens are also used to replace estrogen in women with ovarian failure or other conditions that cause a lack of natural estrogen in the body.

Conjugated estrogens are sometimes used as part of cancer treatment in both women and men.

Conjugated estrogens may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use conjugated estrogens if you have: undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, liver disease, a bleeding disorder, if you will have major surgery, or if you have ever had a heart attack, a stroke, a bloo...