Enjuvia
(Synthetic Conjugated Estrogens)
Relieves hot flashes and vaginal dryness due to menopause.
Our bottom line
Enjuvia (Synthetic Conjugated Estrogens) relieves menopausal symptoms. It's an oral hormone replacement, so it can have a lot of side effects, and it's important to think through the benefits and potential hassles of this drug before using it.
- Drug class: Women's health
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (synthetic conjugated estrogens)
Upsides
- Available as a generic, unlike some oral estrogen alternatives.
- Enjuvia (Synthetic Conjugated Estrogens) replenishes estrogen to your whole body and relieves multiple symptoms due to low estrogen (hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness).
- Lowers your risk of fractures by keeping your bones healthy. Make sure you also take enough calcium and Vitamin D.
- Improves mood, energy, and mental alertness for some people.
- Does not expose your partner to estrogen during sexual acitivities like vaginal estrogen creams.
45Downsides
- More potential side effects than estrogen creams since it exposes your whole body to estrogen.
- Increases your risk of uterine and breast cancer.
- If you have your uterus, you have to take Enjuvia (Synthetic Conjugated Estrogens) with another hormone called progestin to lower your risk of uterine cancer.
- Increases your risk of developing blood clots and stroke.
- Can't be used in people with liver problems.
Enjuvia (Synthetic Conjugated Estrogens) is an oral medication that replaces estrogen hormones during and after menopause. Higher levels of estrogen lower menopause-related hot flashes, flushing, night sweats, vaginal problems, and bone loss.
- Drug class: Women's health
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (synthetic conjugated estrogens)
Used for
- Hot flashes and night sweats
- Vaginal dryness and inflammation
- Painful intercourse from menopause
Dosage forms
- Pill
Prices and coupons
Skip prices section. Skip to what to expect section.Side effect rates for Enjuvia (Synthetic Conjugated Estrogens)
- Headache15%15%21%21%
- Pain15%15%8%8%
- Accidental Injury8%8%7%7%
- Nausea7%7%8%8%
- Dizziness7%7%4%4%
- Flu Syndrome6%6%4%4%
- Abdominal Pain4%4%10%10%
- Flatulence4%4%3%3%
- Rhinitis4%4%6%6%
- Sinusitis3%3%3%3%
- Dysmenorrhea2%2%3%3%
- Vaginitis2%2%4%4%
The placebo bar shows how common a side effect was for people taking a sugar pill instead of Enjuvia.
People taking Enjuvia felt side effect more
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Risks and Warnings for Enjuvia (Synthetic Conjugated Estrogens)
Skip risks section. Skip to common concerns section.- Higher risk if:
- › Using estrogen for more than one year
Vaginal bleeding after menopause can be a warning sign of uterus (endometrial) cancer, so let your doctor know if you notice any unusual bleeding. When estrogen is prescribed to women after menopause who still have a uterus, progestin should be used with it to lower the risk of cancer. Low-dose vaginal estrogen products are often a better choice than oral pills for women 65 years or older who have vaginal symptoms.
This is a black box warning. The FDA requires this warning when there is a significant risk of serious or life-threatening effects that anyone taking the drug should consider.
Common concerns from people taking Enjuvia (Synthetic Conjugated Estrogens)
Final section. Do you want to return to drug navigation?Research studies with real people or animals found harmful effects on unborn babies. If you’re pregnant, the risks to your unborn baby outweigh the benefits.
Tip: Always talk with your doctor before you take any medication while pregnant.- Get emergency care if you notice swelling or pain in your lower legs, sudden shortness of breath, or an unexplained severe headache.
- Can cause nausea, dizziness, bloating and breast tenderness.