User Reviews for Estratest H.S. oral

I have been very happy with estratest. I just got the generic and did have a strong reaction. I am nauceous and clamy. I still have a few of the original pill but am not sure what I will do when I'm out. I was lucky because I had a partial hysterectomy at 32 and did not need any HS therapy till 55. But when the symtoms hit I felt so horrible. The estratest has given me back my life.

I have been on this for years and it works wonderfully. Just found out Solvay quit making in 3-31-09. I had been through several until I found this. I don't know where to start looking for or if there is a replacement. I don't know about you, bu I hate being a Guinea Pig. I would pay more than try a generic since one of the posts said they don't work as well. I suppose we don't have a choice now.

I had a partial hysterectomy at age 42 (uterus + cervic removed). I am now 55. I started taking estratest HS after my surgery due to hot flashes / mood swings. My doctor wanted me to try to go off of this drug. I did take myself off of it gradually, and was off of it completely for 3 months. My night + day sweats, mood swings, no sex drive etc. all returned. Plus my joints began hurting also. I went back on the medication a couple of months ago. I feel like a new women again. I guess I'll try again in a few years and see how it works out for me.Read More Read Less

My side effects of menopause are less severe. I've been having a heavingness feeling in my chest. Also mild angina that stopped after I took a nitro. I'm also prescribed toprol.

I had a partial hysterectomy at age 29. No doctor has EVER been able to tell me if I will go thru the change; however, it is obvious that I have been going thru it for years by my symptoms...nervousness,restlessness, depression ( which I have been able to overcome by exercising and keeping myself busy). What does anyone have to say about "if I will go thru the change" like everyone else..PLEASE help me understand..Carol

i had a total hystrictomry when i was 28 and i am now 62, so i went through what they call surgical memapause it has been rough. espacilly the last three years. i lost my sex drive three years ago and i just started my meds today and will keep you posted on what it does for me. stay tuned.haven't been on it long enough to tell if it's going to work or now keep your fingers crossed.

I used Estratest during menopause and after as it seemed to help my (at times) serious depressions. I only wish Medicare helped pay for it, as it's the only insurance I presently have. I could probably give up my Rx for Celexa if I had Estratest, but....o, well:(

My gyn would like me to try this for one month. I too, am very concerned about the risks. Although it is a low milligram, I have never been on any form of hormonal treatment before. If anyone has any suggestions, thoughts, advice, I would appreciate it very much.

After removal of my ovaries,i had no sex drive,after taking this medication i have a enjoyable sex life once again. I worry because i understand this is not a drug to take for long periods of time.Risks?

I'M 54 YEARS OLD AND HAVE BEEN A VICTIM OF HOTFLUSHES, NIGHTSWEAT, IRRRITABILITY, AND MEMORY LOSS FOR 5YEARS. I'VE BEEN TAKING THIS MED FOR 3 WEEKS AND I CAN ALREADY FEEL A REAL DIFFERENCE.

I had a full hysterectomy, and after 3 years saw no decrease in the night sweats or hot flashes and had completely lost my sex drive. I still have night sweats occasionally, but no more hot flashes or loss of libido.

Prior to taking this drug, I would have hot flashes and break out in a soaking sweat. The full strength drug was too strong, which is why I take the HS version. I have had a total hysterectomy and and this version of the drug has worked very well for me. The hot flashes stopped, and I now show no signs of the change of life at all.

I was prescribed Estrate full strength but it turned out to be too strong. Estratest works just fine.