Kliofem

Kliofem is a combined HRT tablet designed to manage menopause symptoms. It's ideal for women who have been postmenopausal and haven't had a period for more than a year.

It's also sometimes used to treat osteoporosis, a condition that can occur after menopause and leads to weak and brittle bones.

Since it's a continuous combined HRT treatment, you'll need to take it every day. The tablets are provided in a calendar pack to help you keep track of your doses.

During menopause, your ovaries begin to produce less oestrogen. This decrease in oestrogen can lead to symptoms such as discomfort during sex, vaginal dryness, trouble sleeping, hot flushes, night sweats, and feelings of low mood or anxiety.

For some women, these symptoms can be uncomfortable, and the oestrogen in Kliofem, called estradiol, helps to ease them.

On its own, the oestrogen in Kliofem can cause the womb to grow excessively, which might lead to womb cancer if not controlled. This is where the progesterone in combined HRT treatments like Kliofem plays a role. It helps keep the oestrogen balanced.

It's a continuous combined type of HRT, which is generally suitable for women who are postmenopausal (those who haven't had a period for a year).

If you're still having periods or if you've had your womb removed, this treatment might not be suitable for you. Our clinician will typically suggest combined sequential or sequential HRT medications if you're still menstruating, or oestrogen-only options if you've had a hysterectomy.

Not exactly. Both are combined treatments with the same hormones, but Elleste Duet is taken in a sequential manner, whereas Kliofem is taken continuously. With Kliofem, you take the same dose every day, but some Elleste Duet tablets contain only oestrogen. The branding is different as well. Since they're produced by different manufacturers, the packaging and the look of the tablets might vary, and there could be a slight difference in price too.

There isn't strong evidence to back this up.

However, the menopause on its own can lead to weight changes, regardless of whether you're using HRT treatments like Kliofem.

During the first three to six months of using Kliofem, you might notice some irregular bleeding. If the bleeding continues beyond six months, please contact our clinician.