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Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms

Menopausal vasomotor symptoms are hot flushes and night sweats that can occur during menopause. A hot flush is a sudden sensation of heat in the upper body and face, and night-time episodes can interrupt sleep.

Estrace

Estradiol

1mg · 2mg

Estradiol tablets for menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes and vaginal dryness. They replace the oestrogen that falls after menopause.

From$1.45/ tabletView

Tibofem

Tibolone

2.5mg

Tibolone tablets for menopausal hot flushes and bone thinning after menopause. It acts like oestrogen in some tissues.

From$2.79/ tabletView

Conjubrook

Conjugated Oestrogens

0.625mg

Conjugated oestrogens for menopausal hot flushes and vaginal dryness. They replace the natural hormone that falls after the menopause.

From$5.04/ tabletView

Premarin

Conjugated Oestrogens

0.625mg

Conjugated oestrogens tablets for menopausal hot flushes and bone thinning. It replaces lost oestrogen and can also help keep bones strong.

From$5.04/ tabletView

Key points

  • Frequency can range from occasional episodes to several hot flushes in one day.
  • Duration may be a few seconds or several minutes, and can last longer for some people.
  • Sleep may be disrupted by night sweats, leaving the following day tiring.

Medicines listed for Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms

The listed products contain Conjugated Oestrogens and Estradiol, which are oestrogen medicines, as well as tibolone, a synthetic hormone medicine. These hormone-based products are listed in the catalogue for menopausal vasomotor symptoms, including hot flushes.

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