Question:
How long before surgery should I stop taking Premarin?

I understand that I should go off Premarin (Hormone Replacement Therapy) before surgery as a precaution to avoid developing blood clots. Anybody know anything about this?    — Linda W. (posted on November 23, 2001)

November 23, 2001
I didn't have to stop taking Premarin before my surgery. The blood clot risk was mentioned, but BTC didn't think I needed to stop it (they put you on blood thinners prior to surgery). I took it up to surgery and have been on it ever since. I can give up part of my stomach, but not my Premarin!
   — scottiemaam O.

November 23, 2001
I took my premarin up to the night before surgery and then started back taking it as soon as I passed my leak test,I also take an antidepressant and did the same. I have not had any problems.Good luck on your surgery
   — Jennie D.

November 23, 2001
I took my premarin every day, up to surgery, and including the day after surgery and since then. No problems.
   — Kristy J.

November 24, 2001
I take Estradiol, a natural hormone replacement. Prior to surgery my Dr. ordered a patch for me to wear. I put this on the day before surgury and it was good for a week, I resumed my oral med after that time. I had "hot flashes"from the surgery, I am glad that I did not stop my HRT. good luck, Kathy
   — kathleen S.

November 26, 2001
My surgeon requests his patients stop premarin 3 weeks prior to surgery. I did get some hot flashes but it was not a problem to me.
   — Gail J.