Estrogen Side Effects - Do You Know Them?

Estrogen side effects definitely exist, and one should understand the difference between natural estrogen and synthetic estrogen.
The most commonly prescribed synthetic estrogen is Premarin, currently manufactured by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. According to the manufacturer, the most frequent estrogen side effects for Premarin are - vaginitis due to yeast or other causes, vaginal bleeding, painful menstruation and leg cramps. Wyeth also makes a Premarin vaginal cream - its most commonly reported side effects include vaginal discomfort or pain, breast pain, vaginitis and itching.
The synthetic estrogen prescription drugs are not the same as natural estrogens occurring in the body. Since substances occurring naturally cannot be patented, drug companies alter the mol View the rest of this article