What are the side effects of Kliofem?

Possible side effects of Kliofem

• Gut disturbances, such as nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, bloating, flatulence, indigestion.
• Menstrual bleeding or spotting.
• Vaginal thrush.
• Increase in the size of uterine fibroids.
• Breast pain, tenderness or enlargement.
• Fluid retention, causing swelling (oedema).

What type of HRT is Kliofem?

Kliofem® is a continuous combined Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) which is taken every day without interruption. Kliofem® is used in postmenopausal women with at least 1 year since their last natural period.

Do you have periods on Kliofem?

Kliofem does not cause a regular monthly period. After a 3-4 months settling in period, the majority of women have no bleeding or only occasional spotting. Bleeding or spotting does often occur in the first few months until the treatment settles down.

What’s the best HRT to take?

There are two ways of taking it: cyclical combined HRT is best if you have menopausal symptoms and still have periods. This involves having a gap between taking progestogen for a period of time. Continuous combined HRT is recommended if you are post-menopausal and have not had a period for a year.

Is Kliofem the same as Kliovance?

As you can see, the Kliovance dosage of hormones is much lower than in other HRT treatments. A similar combined continuous HRT called Kliofem contains 2mg of estradiol (as estradiol hemihydrate) and 1mg of norethisterone acetate — double the Kliovance dose.

Does HRT make you gain weight?

Many women believe that taking HRT will make them put on weight, but there’s no evidence to support this claim. You may gain some weight during the menopause, but this often happens regardless of whether you take HRT. Exercising regularly and eating a healthy diet should help you to lose any unwanted weight.

What is the difference between Kliovance and Kliofem?

Does HRT make you lose weight?

Hormone replacement therapy boosts the levels of hormones lost during menopause. There is no evidence that HRT leads to weight gain or weight loss.

What happens if I forget to take my HRT tablet?

If you forget to take your HRT do not take the doses that you have forgotten, just take the next dose when you remember. Are there any side effects? Many women experience side effects in the first few months of taking HRT. If problems persist after three months of treatment then the type of HRT may be changed.

How do you know if HRT is working?

How long does HRT take to work? It usually takes a few weeks before you will feel the initial benefits of HRT and up to three months to feel the full effects. It may also take your body time to get used to HRT. When treatment begins you may experience side effects such as breast tenderness, nausea and leg cramps.

Is Zumenon body identical?

The active ingredient, synthetic 17β-estradiol, is chemically and biologically identical to endogenous human estradiol. It substitutes for the loss of estrogen production in menopausal women, and alleviates menopausal symptoms.

What is Kliofem ® and what is it for?

What Kliofem ® is and what it is used for Kliofem ® is a continuous combined Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) which is taken every day without interruption. Kliofem ® is used in postmenopausal women with at least 1 year since their last natural period.

Does Kliofem have enough oestrogen?

If you need to use a 100 patch, then it’s likely that the Kliofem will not have enough oestrogen. X

What are the active ingredients in keliofem tablets?

Kliofem tablets contain two active ingredients, estradiol (previously spelt oestradiol in the UK) and norethisterone acetate. These are forms of the main female sex hormones, oestrogen and progesterone.

What happens if I Forget a dose of Kliofem ®?

Forgetting a dose may increase the likelihood of breakthrough bleeding and spotting if you still have your womb. If you stop taking Kliofem ®. If you would like to stop taking Kliofem ®, talk to your doctor first. Your doctor will explain the effects of stopping treatment and discuss other possibilities with you.