Novofem

Novofem tablets are used for hormone replacement therapy (HRT). They contain a mix of two hormones: estradiol and norethisterone acetate.

Estradiol is a type of oestrogen that naturally occurs in your body. Norethisterone acetate is a man-made progestogen that acts like progesterone. Together, these hormones help ease post-menopausal symptoms and safeguard your bones against osteoporosis.

After menopause, the amount of oestrogen in your body decreases significantly. This stops the menstrual cycle and means you can no longer become pregnant. Besides signalling the end of fertility, menopause can bring a range of symptoms. You might experience hot flushes, night sweats, tiredness, and other changes.

Novofem HRT boosts the oestrogen levels in your body. This helps ease post-menopausal symptoms that affect your daily life and helps prevent osteoporosis-related brittle bones.

Without another hormone to balance it, the oestrogen in HRT treatments can cause the lining of the womb to grow excessively, which might raise your risk of endometrial cancer. The progesterone in combined HRT medications, such as Novofem, helps to manage the oestrogen and reduces that risk.

Novofem is intended for women who are experiencing menopause. It's suggested for those who have had a period within the past year.

Women with a history of the following conditions should avoid taking Novofem:

This isn't a complete list. For more details, check the package information leaflet that comes with your treatment, or log into your Treated account and ask our clinical team for further information.

Novofem and Elleste Duet both have the same hormones. Elleste Duet is available in two strengths: a higher dose with 2mg of oestrogen and progesterone, and a lower 1mg dose. Novofem, on the other hand, only comes in a 1mg dose. If you're more sensitive to oestrogen, you might find Novofem or the 1mg dose of Elleste Duet more suitable. Apart from the dosage difference, they function the same way in your body.

Yes, you will need a prescription for Novofem. A healthcare professional must evaluate your menopausal symptoms and suggest the appropriate HRT options for you. Feel free to speak with a member of our clinical team before starting or while using HRT if you need to make any adjustments. It's not available over the counter.

Some women may experience mood changes, such as depression, when starting HRT. However, these symptoms usually fade away within a few weeks of beginning Novofem.

If you’re still noticing mood changes after using Novofem for a few weeks, please inform our clinician. There might be a more suitable HRT option for you.

Novofem starts working quite quickly. You should notice an improvement in your post-menopausal symptoms after a few weeks. The full benefits of Novofem should be felt within three months.

Menopause can bring about many changes in your body. Easing the symptoms might lead to side effects for some women. However, these side effects typically disappear once your body gets used to the treatment.

There's no evidence that Novofem and other types of HRT lead to weight gain.

As women age and their bodies go through changes, many notice weight changes during menopause, whether or not they use HRT.