Conjugated estrogens/medroxyprogesterone acetate explained

Conjugated estrogens/medroxyprogesterone acetate (CEs/MPA), sold under the brand names Prempro and Premphase, is a combination product of conjugated equine estrogens (Premarin), an estrogen collected from horse urine, and medroxyprogesterone acetate (Provera), a progestogen, which is used in menopausal hormone therapy for the treatment of menopausal symptoms.^[1]

In 2018, it was the 308th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 1million prescriptions.^[2]

See also

• Estradiol/medroxyprogesterone acetate
• Estradiol cypionate/medroxyprogesterone acetate
• List of combined sex-hormonal preparations

External links

• Web site: Estrogens mixture with medroxyprogesterone acetate . U.S. National Library of Medicine . Drug Information Portal .

Notes and References

1. Book: Hochadel M, Avorn J . The AARP Guide to Pills: Essential Information on More Than 1,200 Prescription and Nonprescription Medications, Including Generics. 1 January 2007. Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated. 978-1-4027-4446-4. 235–.
2. Web site: Conjugated Estrogens; Medroxyprogesterone - Drug Usage Statistics . ClinCalc . 7 October 2022.