Femoston

What is Femoston?

Femoston is a form of treatment known as hormone replacement therapy (HRT). This therapy is very common for the treatment of menopause.

The medicine contains the hormones dydrogesterone and estradiol and is primarily used to to relieve the discomfort a lot of women experience while going through and after the menopause.

It generally comes in packets of 84 tablets.

What is Femoston used for?

Femoston is used as a treatment for easing discomfort for women who are going through menopause, as well as women who have recently been through it.

As well as easing this discomfort, it is also used to prevent the thinning of the bones (osteoporosis), which can lead to fractures.

You can purchase it online at Medicine Direct in packets of 84 tablets. It is only available with a doctor's prescription.

Who can take Femoston?

Femoston is an effective hormone replacement therapy, but it is not suitable for everyone.

If any of these conditions apply to you, you should speak to your doctor before you take Femoston:

• You have a tumour that is sensitive to progestogen
• You have unexplained vaginal bleeding
• You are pregnant, trying to get pregnant or think you might be pregnant
• You are breastfeeding
• You have or have ever had breast cancer, or you are suspected of having it
• You have cancer that is sensitive to oestrogens
• You have excessive thickening of the womb lining that has not been treated
• You have a blood clotting disorder
• You have or have recently had a disease caused by any blood clots
• You have ever had a blood clot in a vein, such as deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism
• You have or have recently had any disease caused by blood clots (e.g. heart attack, stroke or angina)
• You are allergic to oestradiol, dydrogesterone or any of the ingredients in Femoston
• You have or have had liver disease and your liver function tests have not returned to normal
• You have porphyria

Femoston is a medicine for women going through the menopause and post-menopausal women.

It should not be taken by pregnant women. If you become pregnant, stop taking this medicine and speak to your doctor.

You should also inform your doctor before taking Femoston if any of the below apply to you; these conditions may return or become worse during your treatment:

• Increased risk of developing blood clots
• Fibroids inside the womb
• High blood pressure
• Growth of the womb lining
• A liver disorder
• Gallstones
• Diabetes
• Increased risk of contracting oestrogen-sensitive cancer (if your mother, sister or grandmother has suffered from cancer in the past)
• Gallstones
• Migraines or severe headaches
• Asthma
• Epilepsy
• High levels of fat in your body
• Diseases affecting the eardrum or hearing
• Immune system diseases
• Fluid retention due to cardiac or kidney issues

As always, you should read the information leaflet thoroughly before you take any medicine.

Possible side effects

As with all medicines, Femoston comes with a risk of side effects.

Your body may need time to get used to HRT, during which time adverse effects are quite common.

The most common side effects of Femoston are:

• Breast pain or tenderness
• Headaches
• Abdominal pain
• Back pain

Other common adverse reactions to this medicine include:

• Depression
• Nervousness
• Vaginal thrush
• Wind
• Vomiting
• Migraines
• Skin rashes
• Vaginal discharge
• Dizziness
• Nausea or vomiting
• Bleeding, spotting, painful or irregular periods
• Weight gain
• Pelvic pain
• Feeling weak or tired
• Angles, feet or fingers swelling

If these symptoms persist, you should consult your doctor.

For more serious side effects of Femoston, please see our Side Effects tab.