Femoston for perimenopause

Femoston combines oestrogen with dydrogesterone, a progestogen. Oestrogen can help relieve symptoms linked with changing hormone levels, while the progestogen helps protect the womb lining when a person has a womb. The appropriate schedule depends on whether periods are still occurring and on the prescribed formulation.

Breast tenderness, headache, nausea, mood changes, or bleeding changes can occur. Bleeding may be expected during part of a regimen, but a new, persistent, heavy, or unexpected pattern needs review. Treatment suitability also depends on personal and family history, including clotting, breast, womb, liver, and cardiovascular concerns.

Take the tablets exactly as prescribed and follow the pack order. Keep a record of bleeding and symptom changes, and do not double a dose after a missed tablet without checking the instructions or asking a pharmacist. Tell your prescriber about all medicines and supplements, and report migraines, unexplained bleeding, or new health conditions. Review the treatment regularly so benefits, side effects, and ongoing need can be considered.

Seek urgent help for sudden chest pain, difficulty breathing, coughing blood, a painful swollen leg, sudden weakness, or a severe headache with neurological symptoms. Contact your prescriber promptly for heavy or persistent bleeding, a breast change, yellowing of the skin, or a severe allergic reaction. Pregnancy should be discussed promptly because this medicine is not a contraceptive.

Why is this formulation suitable while my periods are changing? How will the progestogen protect my womb lining? Which bleeding pattern is expected for my regimen, and what should trigger a review? Do I need separate contraception?