Does Kliovance make you put on weight?

Does Kliovance make you put on weight?

Weight gain is listed as one of the common side effects of Kliovance, affecting between 1 to 10 users in 100. However, it is worth noting that there is currently no clinical evidence to suggest weight changes are a result of using Kliovance, despite many people believing that HRT will make them gain weight.

Is Kliovance any good?

In short, yes — Kliovance is very effective at treating a range of menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, insomnia, osteoporosis, vaginal dryness, irritability, and depression.

How long does it take for Kliovance to work?

Kliovance® is a type of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Kliovance® contains two types of female hormone, an estrogen (estradiol) and a progestagen (norethisterone acetate). The estradiol in Kliovance® is identical to the estradiol produced in the ovaries of women, and is classified as a natural estrogen.

Does Kliovance make you tired?

Depression, anxiety, irritability or mood changes. Changes in sex drive. Fatigue. Dizziness.

What time of day should I take Kliovance?

Take one tablet once a day, at about the same time each day. You may start treatment with Kliovance® on any convenient day. However, if you are switching from an HRT product when you have monthly bleeding, start your treatment straight after the bleeding has ended.

How long should I stay on Kliovance?

You may need to stop taking Kliovance® about 4 to 6 weeks before the operation to reduce the risk of a blood clot (see section 2, ‘Blood clots in a vein (thrombosis)’).

What is the best time to take Kliovance?

How does lack of estrogen make you feel?

Low estrogen causes hot flashes and night sweats, two annoying symptoms of menopause and perimenopause.

What are the benefits of kliovance?

Kliovance tablets help relieve symptoms of menopause caused by oestrogen deficiency, such as hot flushes, night sweats, sleeplessness, vaginal dryness, headaches, mood swings, lack of concentration and loss of energy; while at the same time protecting against endometrial (lining of the uterus) cancer.

What are the ingredients in a kliovance tablet?

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

Should I talk to my GP about kliovance?

If you have any medical concerns do consult your GP. To use this feature subscribe to Mumsnet Premium – get first access to new features see fewer ads, and support Mumsnet. I went to my GP last week with lots of post menopause symptoms – mood swings, anxiety, vaginal dryness, loss of sex drive and insomnia – and she put me on Kliovance.

Is kliovance low dose HRT?

My GP wanted to start me off on a low dose HRT, so maybe Kliovance is a lower dose than some of the others. My main worry is that I will get breakthrough bleeding as that sounds horrible, especially after a few years without periods. I remember having horrendous breakthrough bleeding with the mini-pill and I don’t want to repeat the experience.