Premarin-induced ischemic colitis

J Clin Gastroenterol. 1994 Sep;19(2):108-11. doi: 10.1097/00004836-199409000-00006.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Colitis, Ischemic / chemically induced*
  • Estrogens, Conjugated (USP) / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Estrogens, Conjugated (USP)