Esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone and Hot Flashes: What Users Say

• JCa...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 18, 2018

Esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone for Menopausal Disorders "I had a total hysterectomy at the age of 48. I have been on this drug for 19 years and it is a miracle drug with no ill side effects for me. I tried to wean off when I was 62 only to be miserable. Hot flashes, night sweats, no sleep, no energy, headaches, mood swings, and no libido. I have been told that Medicare has excluded this drug and removed from being paid for by insurance due to scientific evidence that it is not effective, ( which is so far from the truth), and not being FDA approved. I feel this is discriminatory and harassment against women who need this hormone replacement."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 14, 2012

Esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone for Menopausal Disorders "I had a complete hysterectomy and the hot flashes & night sweats were terrible. Plus, I didn't have a sex drive like I used to. I was taking Premarin, but it was costing me $30.00 a month with insurance. But the pharmacist said this worked the same way as Premarin. It's the 0.625mg Esterified Estrogens & 1.25mg Methyltestosterone. I have been taking it for a couple of years and it works. I have no night sweats or hot flashes, and I have sex whenever I want it. This hormone therapy only costs me $10.00 with my insurance. I am satisfied with this therapy."

• Anonymous
• June 9, 2009

Esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone for Hot Flashes "After hysterectomy, the hot flashes and night sweats were awful, and I had no sex drive or sensations at all. The Estratest combination got rid of my hot flashes and night sweats and helped with the lack of sex drive and sensations. I also felt more clear-headed. I took the 0.625/1.25 dosage. I plan to reduce the dosage as I can to eventually wean myself from the drugs entirely."

• ros...
• May 4, 2015

For Menopausal Disorders "After trying every other hormone, the doctor put me on methyltestosterone F S. I have been on this drug for 20 years now. My insurance will not pay for it. It is the only hormone that works for me. I type this now because I stopped taking it 10 days ago, thinking at 70 years old I would not need them. At this time, I am in hot flashes, sweats, and cannot sleep. I will be making an appointment with my doc ASAP. Do not think you're too old to need estrogens and testosterones."

• OHS...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 12, 2018

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "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."

• Sas...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 16, 2020

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "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."

• Fra...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 2, 2023

For Menopausal Disorders "Improves overall feeling of well-being and core strength. I have a great deal of energy at 73. I tried to go off of it 3 times, and the hot flashes and nausea were very unpleasant. I have been on it for over 40 years. Like the balance of estrogen/testosterone. Estrogen alone was not as desirable. Caused tenderness to breasts and bloating. I am on half strength. I was notified that my insurance will no longer pay for it. They must presume it doesn't work. They are wrong."

• Dai...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 1, 2021

For Menopausal Disorders "Never had any problems with Estratest. Experiencing migraines, dryness, hot flashes, depression, anxiety, and brain fog without the prescription as prescribed in the past. I have taken it for many years, and the doctor cut it in half. I am currently trying to get the prescription approved by a gynecologist so I can continue to enjoy my life once again."

• KMD...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 14, 2021

For Menopausal Disorders "I had a partial hysterectomy at age 29; started going through full menopause at age 41ish. Was taking estradiol, but had zero libido. Dr. recommended this EEMT to help with that part; however, I still have hot flashes, night sweats, no libido, headaches, massive weight gain even with diet and exercise, so I'm going to a hormone doctor instead - appointment is next month. I am miserable and on the highest dose available."

• Lad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 14, 2016

Esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone for Hot Flashes "Intense hot flashes all day and night. By the time one started to go away, another started."