Esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone for Postmenopausal Symptoms User Reviews
Brand names: EEMT, Covaryx EEMT HS Covaryx HS
Esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone has an average rating of 8.8 out of 10 from a total of 12 reviews for the treatment of Postmenopausal Symptoms. 83% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 8% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone
- OHS...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- February 12, 2018
"I have been on this for 9 years. Started the full-strength version the day of my total hysterectomy. At one point, my pharmacy changed manufacturers from Amneal to someone else. This caused me to experience night sweats, hot flashes, and major mood swings, even though it was supposed to be the same drug. I changed pharmacies just for the manufacturer Amneal's product. There was another time I stopped taking this drug because my new doctor did not think I needed the testosterone any longer. This proved to be a bad idea, I was horrible to be around. As soon as I restarted the Estratest, I leveled back out. I admit, this product is rather expensive, especially since my insurance will not pay for it, but I will pay every penny because of how wonderfully well this drug works for me. My insurance company does not cover this drug because they say that Amneal has never submitted paperwork for FDA approval, and if there is no FDA approval, the insurance company does not have to cover it."
- Nol...
- May 21, 2021
Estratest (esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone) "72-year-old female with total hysterectomy and ovary removal at 45 years of age. Went into menopause immediately. Found an OB-GYN who had me on estrogen and testosterone injections monthly, which worked excellently to avoid symptoms. Moved to another state and health care system, OB-GYN was horrible. She just did not get it. My symptoms were: irritability, low libido, headache, sleep disturbance, severe mood disturbances, tension, depression, vaginal dryness. It is a nightmare. Estratest helped with all of these symptoms 100%. I would prefer to have continued with injections. But, for now, Estratest is at least helping with the symptoms."
- Sas...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- March 16, 2020
"After a partial hysterectomy of my ovaries and my uterus, my libido dropped, hot flashes, brain fog, memory issues, weight gain - horrible symptoms. Estratest took everything away, except the libido, that surely went through the roof, crazy! Thank God I have a husband of 25 years who volunteers to look after me."
- Hot...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- September 7, 2015
"I took this for 7 years with no complaints, until my pharmacy replaced it with a dark green pill, different maker. The dark green one did not work like this one by Amneal, but for some reason (probably the Estratest fiasco) this one was pulled from the market. Fast forward 3 years and CVS had this one back! So I went to the doctor, got a script, got a month's worth, and felt normal finally! Went for my refill only to be told it is being discontinued!!! Uugghhh! Amneal, get it together - we need your version of EEMT!!!"
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- Mel...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- August 20, 2022
"I am 59 years old, had a total hysterectomy at 36 & went into menopausal symptoms right after. I was having issues and getting no relief from estrogen alone. Referred to an awesome endocrinologist (actually the most qualified doctors to deal with hormonal issues), we discussed symptoms & he put me on Estratest. Endocrinologists actually do blood tests to check hormone levels & adjust dosage to get to the right level. I felt great. Super energy, sleep, concentration, and metabolism. Several years ago, my assigned OBGYN decided my dosage needed to be lowered. Been struggling with it all since. Consulted with an endocrinologist within my new health insurance, but was told they were not allowed to address hormone replacement, only gynecologists. 'Endocrinologists specialize in glands & the hormones they produce which affect important processes that control metabolism, blood pressure, cholesterol, hunger, thirst, body temperature, and more.' Endocrinologists, not OBGYNs, should be treating us."
- CMa...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- December 30, 2020
"I was given the half strength of this drug after a complete hysterectomy. In the beginning, it was okay, but within months, I started growing a beard, belly/nipple hair, and muscle structure in my legs was changing compared to before. I started with severe acne on my face - which I NEVER had - I was on it for 1 year, and when taken off of it, the acne cleared within 2 weeks, and other changes started to subside. I went on estradiol only."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 10 years or more
- September 16, 2021
"I cannot say enough good things about my experience with this drug and progesterone. It has dramatically improved my quality of life. My moods stabilized, I maintained muscle tone, controlled my weight, had no menopause symptoms, and my skin and hair are so much better than other women my age. I am 73. I started taking it at the beginning of menopause. No side effects noted."
- Cas...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- August 7, 2019
Estratest (esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone) "I started on this 10 year's ago after a hysterectomy, I also started at that very same time having severe panic attack's caused by anxiety. I was put on Xanax 1mg. three times a day. Now I am trying to get off the Xanax. Very difficult, even with counselling. I wonder if it is the Estratest that started all of this?"
- Lit...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- October 3, 2022
"JC in 2018 wrote a review that mirrors mine. I have taken this drug for 20 years. My doctor all of a sudden changed it to just estrogen. Although I only have a lot of sadness, crying, decreased libido & the worst one of all as if it could get any worse “a loss so far of 1/2 my hair”. Well for the moment I’m taking things into my hands and returning to taking what I have left of this med to see if my hair will stop falling out. But for 20 years this medication has been wonderful and needs to be put back on the market or a personal letter of what health risk reason it was taken away should be sent to each patient that was taken it should occur! The public has a right to know and we should not need to be investigators to find out!"
- Jan...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- May 13, 2022
"I have used estratest for 21 years and have appreciated its impact on my sleep, skin, bones, etc. My gyn doc retired and now someone else is taking over, not a fan of HRT. I'm wrangling with her now as I don't want to stop with the estratest. I am happy to cut back but not to give it up altogether. My script ran out and she wouldn't re up me, and I went immediately back into night sweats, sleep disturbances, etc. We are at a stand off now, would love to find a different doc but so far no luck."
- coy...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- July 12, 2024
"After three weeks, I was finally able to find a pharmacy that could get the generic form of the drug from a supplier. I must have been to 10 different pharmacies! Anyway, EEMT has been a life saver. I had a total hysterectomy twelve years ago at age 53. EEMT takes away hot flashes, sweating, low mood, and has done wonders for my libido. (Yay!) The HS is best for me because the FS caused me to get acne, excessive hair growth, and a deeper voice. I feel strongly that there is sexism in medicine because the availability of EEMT and its place in medicine, research studies, and availability is the complete opposite of Viagra and similar meds for men. I don’t understand why it’s so difficult to get this filled. My EEMT prescription has been more difficult for me to fill than filling other schedule III meds, and it’s super frustrating."
- non...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- January 4, 2016
"Given that I have been on this medicine for 7 years now, I'm going to say that it works. I assume I will be taking this for the rest of my life, and I'm not sure how safe that will be."
- Mim...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 26, 2018
"Worried about weight gain."
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Covaryx (esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone) "After a hysterectomy, I've had nearly 4 years of pure misery, ice packs between my legs, headaches, hot flushing through my body. I went through heaps of problems, tests by vascular doctors, a hormone specialist didn't know what to do for me, he took the ovaries thinking that would help. No, it didn't change. So, I was told to go to a teaching hospital. The OBGYN said to try Estratest. I was never able to take birth control pills, they made me so sick, so I was not excited to try them. Well, I did try them, and it gave me my life back!! Now Covaryx has given me my life back."