Abstract
There are numerous literature reports of oral contraceptive-induced (estrogen and progesterone) ischemic bowel disease. However, Premarin-induced (equine conjugated estrogen) intestinal ischemia has rarely been reported. We describe three cases of Premarin-induced ischemic colitis. In contrast to oral contraceptive-induced ischemic colitis, Premarin-induced ischemia is restricted to the colon, has not required surgical therapy, can have a chronic or chronic intermittent course, may be reversible despite continued usage of Premarin, and may present with nonspecific abdominal and colonic symptoms.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 108-111 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of clinical gastroenterology |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 1994 |
Keywords
- Colitis
- Estrogen
- Ischemia
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Gastroenterology