What is Zumenon used for?
What is Zumenon used for?
Zumenon is a Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). It contains the female hormone oestrogen. Zumenon is used in postmenopausal women with at least 6 months since their last natural period and women switching from standard (cyclic or sequential) HRT on the advice of their doctor.
Does Zumenon make you gain weight?
weight gain or loss. hair loss. redness or irritation of the skin that was covered by the estradiol patch, cream, or gel. swelling, redness, burning, irritation or itching of the vagina.
Can Zumenon cause breast cancer?
Increased risks of myocardial infarction, stroke, invasive breast cancer, pulmonary emboli, and deep vein thrombosis in postmenopausal women (50 to 79 years of age) have been reported.
Are Zumenon and Elleste solo the same?
Zumenon and Elleste Solo Zumenon is very similar to Elleste Solo; it also contains the active ingredient estradiol as hemihydrate. Zumenon is available in both 1mg and 2mg dosages.
Is Zumenon the same as Estrofem?
Zumenon is PBS-listed when prescribed but Estrofem is not.
What is Zumenon 2mg?
What are the side effects of Zumenon?
Side effects
- irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting (if bleeding is heavy, check with your doctor as soon as possible)
- tender, painful or swollen breasts.
- period-like pain.
- vaginal itching, inflammation or discharge.
- swelling of the lower legs, ankles, fingers or abdomen due to fluid retention.
How much does Zumenon cost?
Indications
| Private Prescription Price | $19.98 |
|---|---|
| Discounted PBS Price | $19.98 |
| Concession PBS Price | $5.60 |
| Safety Net Price | $0.00 |
Do you bleed on Kliofem?
You may have irregular bleeding or drops of blood (spotting) during the first 3-6 months of taking Kliofem®. However, if the irregular bleeding: carries on for more than the first 6 months. starts after you have been taking Kliofem® for more than 6 months.
Is Zumenon body identical?
The active ingredient, 17β-estradiol is a regulated bioidentical hormone (or body identical hormone) and is similar to its biological equivalent.
Does estradiol prevent ovulation?
Estradiol treatment is effective in delaying ovulation and restoring fecundity; however, it causes some adverse effects that may decrease its effectiveness.
What time of day should I take Kliofem?
Take a tablet every day without stopping. You may start treatment with Kliofem® 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.
What is zumenon used to treat?
Zumenon helps to relieve the discomfort many women feel during and after the menopause. Women with an intact womb should generally be prescribed Zumenon and another tablet, a progestogen, to protect the lining of the uterus from over stimulation.
Can you take zumenon without a uterus?
One tablet to be taken orally Zumenon is an oestrogen only continuous HRT for women with or without a uterus. In women with a uterus, a progestogen should be added to Zumenon for 12-14 days each month to reduce the risk to the endometrium.
What is the dosage of zumenon for oestrogen deficiency?
In general, treatment should start with Zumenon 1mg. Depending on the clinical response, the dosage can afterwards be adjusted to individual need. If the complaints linked to oestrogen deficiency are not ameliorated the dosage can be increased by using Zumenon 2mg.
What time of Day should I take zumenon?
Take Zumenon at about the same time each day. Taking it at the same time each day will have the best effect. It will also help you remember when to take it. The pack is labelled with the days of the week to help you with taking your tablets every day.
