Kliofem Tablets

Kliofem is a hormone replacement therapy (HRT) that is prescribed to ease the symptoms of menopause – this is the stage when female hormone levels decrease and major hormonal changes occur in the female body. The medication is available in 1 mg and 2 mg tablets.

This combined HRT treatment contains two active ingredients; these are estradiol (a form of the major female sex hormone oestrogen), and norethisterone (a synthetic form of progesterone, the hormone which is important for menstruation and pregnancy).

Combined HRT treatments such as Kliofem are suitable for women who still have a womb and require norethisterone as well as an oestrogen replacement.

If taking an oestrogen-only HRT treatment risks causing the thickening of your womb, you may be prescribed Kliofem. By adding a progesterone hormone such as norethisterone to the oestrogen, Kliofem can help to shed the lining of your womb and prevent problems that may arise from endometrial hyperplasia (the thickening of the womb lining), such as heavy menstrual periods and postmenopausal bleeding.

The estradiol in Kliofem tablets can supplement oestrogen levels in the body, compensating for the drop in levels of the hormone during menopause. Estradiol can relieve symptoms like:

• Night sweats
• Hot flushes
• Vaginal itching and dryness
• Mood swings

Norethisterone, the synthetic form of progesterone, helps to shed the womb’s lining, reducing the risk of build-up in the womb lining caused by taking an oestrogen-only HRT.

During the first 3-6 months of taking Kliofem, you may experience irregular bleeding or spotting. This light vaginal bleeding is nothing to be worried about and may be the result of the increased hormone levels caused by the treatment.

However, if the irregular bleeding persists for more than the first 6 months, begins after you have been taking Kliofem for more than 6 months, or continues after you have stopped taking Kliofem - speak to your doctor as soon as possible.

Kliofem does not typically cause side effects when drinking alcohol, so is generally considered safe. However, some studies suggest there is a link between an increased risk of breast cancer and drinking alcohol while taking an HRT treatment. As more research is required in this area, it is sensible to limit your alcohol while taking an HRT treatment such as Kliofem.

Kliofem and Elleste Duet are both combined HRT treatments containing the same active ingredients. If you are a woman with an intact womb, you may be prescribed either Kliofem or Elleste Duet to relieve menopause symptoms such as night sweats and hot flushes. The two treatments both contain estradiol and norethisterone.

A significant difference between Kliofem and Elleste Duet is the form of the tablets. Kliofem is a combined tablet containing 2 mg of estradiol and 1 mg of norethisterone. However, Elleste Duet comes in packs containing separate estradiol and norethisterone tablets. There are three variations of Elleste Duet packs – a 1 mg pack, a 2 mg pack, and an Elleste Duet Conti pack containing 2 mg estradiol and 1 mg norethisterone; the same strengths as Kliofem.

Kliofem and Kliovance are both combined HRT treatments and contain the same active ingredients - estradiol (a type of oestrogen, the major female sex hormone), and norethisterone (a synthetic type of the progesterone hormone which plays an important part in menstruation and pregnancy). They both come in tablet form and are used to treat menopausal symptoms such as night sweats, hot flushes, vaginal dryness and insomnia. Kliofem and Kliovance share some of the same potential side effects, including:

• Headache
• Nausea
• Breast pain
• Breast tenderness
• Breast inflammation
• Depression

The significant difference between Kliofem and Kliovance is their strength. Kliovance contains half the amount of active ingredients as Kliofem – that is 1 mg of estradiol and 0.5 mg of norethisterone. As Kliofem is stronger than Kliovance, your doctor may prescribe Kliofem if Kliovance has not been effective in reducing your menopausal symptoms.

Users have highlighted Kliofem’s effectiveness in reducing their menopausal symptoms like night sweats, hot flushes and mood swings. Some online reviewers have reported that Kliofem started to work in just a few days or weeks, while others said it was several weeks before they began to feel relief from their symptoms. Users have commented that Kliofem tablets made them feel less tired.

Side effects of Kliofem commonly cited by users online include spotting and stomach cramps. Some reviewers observed that after they ceased taking Kliofem due to side effects, their menopausal symptoms returned.

Kliofem tablets aren’t available to buy over the counter in the UK. Your suitability for this HRT treatment will need to be confirmed by a doctor before you are permitted to purchase it. After your suitability has been confirmed and you have a prescription, you can purchase Kliofem from online, high street and supermarket pharmacies.

You can buy Kliofem using Cloud Pharmacy’s online service. After completing a quick consultation, one of our online pharmacists can approve your request and dispense your medication. We will then dispatch your Kliofem tablets in a discreet package via our next-day delivery service.