Femoston

Femoston is a type of hormone replacement therapy known as a combined treatment, as it contains both oestrogen and progesterone hormones. It is available in tablet form and can be taken either continuously or in cycles.

Continuous treatment is generally given to women who haven't had a period for at least a year, while cyclical treatment is for those who haven't had a period in at least six months. Femoston isn't suitable for women who have had a hysterectomy. If this applies to you, please get in touch with our clinicians, and they will help find a suitable alternative.

Menopause happens when a woman no longer ovulates and her periods come to an end. It's not just the monthly bleeding that stops; oestrogen levels drop significantly too. This can lead to uncomfortable symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, and trouble sleeping.

Hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, is important at this stage of life as it replaces the hormones your body no longer makes, helping to ease menopause symptoms. Femoston helps by supplementing the decrease in oestrogen. However, using oestrogen alone can raise the risk of certain cancers. The progesterone in Femoston helps lower this risk by balancing the oestrogen.

There are several different types of Femoston available.

Femoston 1/10mg and Femoston 2/10mg are the cyclical forms of the pill, and each pack includes tablets with just oestrogen and tablets with a combination of hormones. In sequential therapy, you'll take the oestrogen-only tablets for the first 14 days of the month, followed by the combined tablets for the next 14 days.

Femoston 0.5/2.5mg and Femoston 1/5mg are the continuous forms of the tablet.

Hormone replacement therapy medication is available in several forms. You can use skin patches, oestrogen gel that you apply to your skin, implants placed under your skin, vaginal oestrogen for the inside walls of your vagina, testosterone gel for your skin, and tablets.

If you've been on the contraceptive pill for a while, you might find it easier to adjust to taking HRT tablets, as you'll continue taking a tablet at the same time each day. Feel free to reach out to us, and one of our healthcare professionals will help you choose the best HRT medication for your needs.

There are various HRT treatments available,

Some combined HRT tablets, like Elleste, Novofem, and Trisiquens, are similar to Femoston. However, they aren't exactly the same because each one has a slightly different mix of active ingredients. Have a chat with our clinical team about your health, and they'll help you decide which option might be best for you.

The type and dosage of Femoston you are prescribed will be based on when you last had a natural period, the severity of your menopause symptoms, and whether you've used HRT before.

Femoston Conti 1mg/5mg isn't suitable if your last period was less than a year ago. Similarly, Femoston 1/10 mg and Femoston 2/10 mg aren't right for you if your last period was less than six months ago.

Have a chat with us about your health, and our clinician will suggest the most suitable version and dosage of Femoston for you.

Yes, you can only obtain Femoston with a prescription. Speak to one of our clinicians to ensure it's safe for you and so they can keep an eye on your treatment.