Prefest (estradiol/norgestimate)

USES: This medication contains 2 hormones: an estrogen (such as conjugated estrogen, estradiol) and a progestin (such as medroxyprogesterone, norethindrone, norgestimate). Some brands of this medication may contain progesterone instead of a progestin. Progesterone and progestin both act like the form of the natural hormone (progesterone) produced by your body.

This medication is used by women to help reduce symptoms of menopause (such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness). These symptoms are caused by the body making less estrogen. The progestin or progesterone in this medication helps to reduce the risk of cancer of the uterus which can be caused by using estrogen.

Women who have had their uterus removed do not need the progestin or progesterone. They should not use this combination medication. If you are using this medication to treat symptoms only in and around the vagina, products applied directly inside the vagina should be considered before medications that are taken by mouth, absorbed through the skin, or injected.

This medication may also be used by women after menopause to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). However, there are other medications (such as raloxifene, bisphosphonates including alendronate) that are also effective in preventing bone loss and may be safer. These medications should be considered for use before estrogen/progestin treatment.

Generic name: estradiol/norgestimate
Pronunciation: (ES-troe-jen/proe-JES-tin)

The following indications are listed for Prefest:

• Atrophic Vaginitis Associated With Menopause
• Atrophy Of Vulva
• Post-Menopausal Osteoporosis Prevention
• Vasomotor Symptoms Associated With Menopause

Also known as: Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Prophylaxis, Senile Vaginitis, Vaginitis Senilis.

No ICD codes are available for this drug.