I stopped using Premarin when I learned how it was produced. (the equine version). When I asked was there an alternative, my doctor prescribed Angelique, which is, as I understand it, plant based. Please don't use the natural version. It's made with horse urine, preferably from draft horses because they can produce more in volume, due to their size. These mares are kept in pens where they cannot even move or turn. This sometimes causes blood clots. Urine is collected while the mare is pregnant, she has the foal, the foal is sent to slaughter. The mare is then again impregnated and the process starts all over again. Pretty disgusting, if you ask me. You can read all about it on the ASPCA sight. They were instrumental in getting some of the Wyeth (the makers) suppliers shut down. Wyeth was actually sued.
There is a natural premarin mde from equine's and a manmade version? Ive heard about HRT being made from the urine of female horses and how it is done, which I find crueeel ;( but guess my questions is what is the manmade version? Im on Prempro but dont know where it came from horse or manmade???
Hi Vonda, PLEASE PLEASE dont use natural premarin!! It is produced from the dreadful suffering of female horses and since there is a manmade version there is no need to use the natural version.
Hi Vonda, I just responded to your post in the "Need to find new physician" thread.
Please read it, and DO ask your doctor about prescribing Premarin while you still have your uterus. I provided a link to an FDA website that talks about it.
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Please let us know what your doctor says!