Conjugated estrogens (vaginal)

Generic name: conjugated estrogens (vaginal) [ KON-joo-gay-ted-ES-troe-jenz ]
Brand names: Premarin Vaginal, Synthetic Conjugated Estrogens, A
Dosage form: vaginal cream with applicator (0.625 mg/g)
Drug classes:Estrogens, Miscellaneous vaginal agents

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Feb 7, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What are 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.

Conjugated estrogens are used in the vagina to treat the vaginal symptoms of menopause such as dryness, burning, irritation, and painful sexual intercourse.

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

Warnings

Do not use if you are pregnant.

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 blood clot, or cancer of the breast, uterus/cervix, or vagina.

Conjugated estrogens may increase your risk of developing a condition that may lead to uterine cancer. Report any unusual vaginal bleeding righ...