Can Novofem cause weight gain?

Although Novofem, like other HRT, has been reported to cause weight gain in some people, the evidence suggests that this is more likely to be fluid retention and bloating rather than true weight gain. During the menopause generally it is not uncommon for women to gain weight, especially around their abdomen.

Is norethisterone a HRT?

HRT hormones progestogen – either a synthetic version of the hormone progesterone (such as dydrogesterone, medroxyprogesterone, norethisterone and levonorgestrel), or a version called micronised progesterone (sometimes called body identical, or natural) that is chemically identical to the human hormone.

Which progesterone is best for HRT?

Micronised progesterone (Utrogestan) is a body identical progesterone and is better tolerated as well as having a lower risk of breast cancer compared to synthetic progestogens. This can be prescribed as 100mg each evening (continuous / bleed-free) or 200mg for two out of four weeks (cyclical / sequential).

What happens if your HRT is too high?

When estrogen is too high or too low you may get menstrual cycle changes, dry skin, hot flashes, trouble sleeping, night sweats, vaginal thinning and dryness, low sex drive, mood swings, weight gain, PMS, breast lumps, fatigue, depression and anxiety.

When to take Novofem for hormone replacement therapy?

Novofem ® is a sequential combined Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) which is taken every day without interruption. Novofem ® is used in postmenopausal women with at least 6 months since their last natural period. Novofem ® contains 2 hormones, an oestrogen (estradiol) and a progestagen (norethisterone acetate).

What do you need to know about Novofem tablets?

Here’s everything you should know about Novofem, the hormone replacement therapy (HRT) preparation. Novofem is a hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Each pack contains two types of tablets. The red contain estradiol and the white contain estradiol and norethisterone.

When to take Novofem and norethisterone acetate?

Novofem is a sequential combined Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) which is taken every day without interruption and is used in postmenopausal women with at least 6 months since their last natural period. It contains 2 hormones, an oestrogen (estradiol) and a progestogen (norethisterone acetate).

Is the estradiol in Novofem the same as progesterone?

The estradiol in Novofem ® is identical to the estradiol produced in the ovaries of women, and is classified as a natural oestrogen. Norethisterone acetate is a synthetic progestagen, which acts in a similar manner as progesterone, another important female sex hormone.