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Estradiol + Dydrogesterone

Female Sex hormones Prescription
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Indications

Estradiol + Dydrogesterone, also known by the brand name Femoston, is a Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). It contains two types of female hormones, an oestrogen and a progestogen. HRT is used for women who need oestrogen replacement and who have not had their womb removed (hysterectomy). Estradiol + Dydrogesterone is used in postmenopausal women who are at least 6 months past their last menses. Relief of symptoms occurring after menopause During the menopause, the amount of oestrogen a woman's body produces drops. This can cause symptoms such as a hot face, neck and chest (hot flushes). Estradiol + Dydrogesterone eases these symptoms after menopause. You will only be prescribed it if your symptoms seriously hinder your daily life. Prevention of osteoporosis After the menopause, some women may develop fragile bones (osteoporosis). You should discuss all the available options with your doctor. If you are at an increased risk of fractures due to osteoporosis and other medicines are not suitable for you, you can use Estradiol + Dydrogesterone to prevent osteoporosis after menopause.

⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Estradiol + Dydrogesterone should not be used during pregnancy. If a woman becomes pregnant while taking it, the treatment should be stopped immediately. Most epidemiological studies so far, which looked at accidental exposure of the foetus to oestrogen and progestogen combinations, show no teratogenic or foetotoxic effect. Even so, there are no adequate data on the use of oestradiol/dydrogesterone in pregnant women. It is also not indicated during breastfeeding.

⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Dosage Reference

⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.

Adults: Estradiol + Dydrogesterone 1/10 and Estradiol + Dydrogesterone 2/10 are continuous sequential hormone replacement therapies. To start and to continue treatment of postmenopausal symptoms, use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration. In general, treatment should start with Estradiol + Dydrogesterone 1/10. The dose can then be adjusted to the individual need, depending on the clinical response. If the complaints linked to oestrogen deficiency are not ameliorated, the dose can be increased by using Estradiol + Dydrogesterone 2/10. Starting Estradiol + Dydrogesterone Women who are not taking hormone replacement therapy and are amenorrhoeic, or who switch from a continuous combined hormone replacement therapy, may start treatment on any convenient day. Women transferring from a cyclic or continuous sequential HRT regimen should begin the day after they finish the prior regimen. Administration For the first 14 days of a 28-day cycle, one tablet containing oestradiol is taken daily. For the following 14 days, one tablet containing oestradiol and dydrogesterone is taken. After the 28 days, a new 28-day cycle begins on the 29th day. So the treatment should be taken continuously, with no break between packs. Estradiol + Dydrogesterone can be taken with or without food. The days of the week are printed on the back of the blister strips. Take the tablets from the part marked with arrow 1 first, then all the tablets from the part marked with arrow 2. If a dose has been forgotten, take it as soon as possible. When more than 12 hours have passed, it is recommended to carry on with the next dose and skip the forgotten tablet. The chance of breakthrough bleeding or spotting may be increased.

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