Should I bleed 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.
Does Kliofem cause anxiety?
Premenstrual-like symptoms. Depression, anxiety, irritability or mood changes. Changes in sex drive.
What’s the difference between Kliovance and Kliofem?
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.
Why am I putting on weight with HRT?
Our thyroid gland, which regulates body temperature and metabolism is supported by progesterone, so, unless this hormone can be supplied in another way, such as hormone replacement therapy, a slower metabolic rate and weight gain can result.
What happens if you forget to take Kliofem?
Forgetting a dose may increase the likelihood of breakthrough bleeding and spotting if you still have your womb. 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.
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.
What is the best time to take Kliofem?
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. Your doctor should aim to prescribe the lowest dose to treat your symptom for as short as necessary.
Can I take Kliofem every other day?
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.
How long before I feel the benefits of HRT?
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.
Can a Kliofem tablet be used with a 100 patch?
The GP’s seem to have limited knowledge and just seem to be happy to keep changing it after a few months! Hi just to let you know that the Kliofem tablets only have half as much oestrogen as the 100 patch that you are on. If you need to use a 100 patch, then it’s likely that the Kliofem will not have enough oestrogen.
Are there any side effects to taking Kliofem?
So I started Kliofem and i noticed that within 5 days my hot flushes (of which I could suffer 20+ a day) ceased to be WOW excellant one happy bunny here. Then they started, the side effects… I have bled heavily for 4 weeks, suffer awful abdominal cramps, diarrhoea and painful leg pain.
What kind of hormone does Kliofem give you?
The kliofem is synthetic estrogen and synthetic progesterone. Probably why you gave had issues. Our bodies don’t know how to process these synthetic hormones. Our body knows what to do with bio identical and puts them to use.
Why did I go back to sequi HRT after Kliofem?
I had kliofem and bled continuously for eleven of the twelve weeks I used it for. I went back on to a sequi HRT in the end as at least the bleeding is predictable. Re: Kliofem….similar symptons? Madcow: The reason i have stayed on the kliofem was because the flushes are practically non-existant.