Plant derived vs horse urine estrogens and their effectiveness

By Alexandria from USA on March 10, 2006
Category: Ogen 1.25 (Oral)

I am 47 years old and had two "large masses" (not cancer) removed from my reproductive organs resulting in a complete hysterictomy May 2005. I tried Premarin 0.625 following the surgery and did not like the effects at all. I was then prescribed Ogen 1.25 and have taken it as prescribed for the past nine months. I continue to have severe nightsweats (drenched in sweat) and was wondering if I should consider speaking with my doctor about increasing the mg amount of estropipate or request another trial of Premarin. Originally, I was horrified to find out that Premarin came from horse urine and was more comfortable with Ogen because it was created from plants. Is Premarin more effective regarding nightsweats than Ogen? Are some people more sensitive to animal derived estrogens than plant derived estrogens? I have an appointment with my GYN February 27th and would like to have a base of knowledge prior to speaking with him about these issues. Thank you for your assistance.

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