Femoston Conti

What is Femoston Conti?

Femoston Conti is a continuous combined hormone replacement therapy (HRT) tablet used to treat symptoms of menopause. It contains two hormones: estradiol, a form of estrogen, and dydrogesterone, a type of progesterone (also called a progestogen).

After menopause, your ovaries stop producing significant amounts of estrogen. This hormonal change can cause symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, sleep problems and vaginal dryness. Femoston Conti replaces these hormones in a steady daily dose.

Because Femoston Conti contains both estrogen and progesterone in every tablet, it is called continuous combined HRT. “Continuous” means you take it every day without a break. Unlike sequential HRT, Femoston Conti is designed so that you normally do not have a monthly bleed.

Femoston Conti is usually prescribed if:

• You are postmenopausal (no period for at least 12 months)
• You still have your womb

It comes as an oral tablet that you take once daily.

What is Femoston Conti used for?

Femoston Conti is used to relieve menopause symptoms caused by low estrogen levels.

During menopause, the drop in estrogen can cause:

• Hot flushes
• Night sweats
• Sleep disturbances
• Mood changes
• Vaginal dryness
• Reduced libido
• Fatigue
• Joint discomfort

Hot flushes and night sweats are known as vasomotor symptoms. This means your body’s internal temperature regulation is disrupted by hormonal changes.

Femoston Conti may also help prevent postmenopausal osteoporosis, a condition where bones become thinner and more fragile due to estrogen loss. This can reduce fracture risk in women who are at increased risk and who cannot use other bone treatments.

Femoston Conti is particularly suitable if you are fully postmenopausal and prefer not to have monthly bleeding.

How does Femoston Conti work?

Femoston Conti works by replacing the two key hormones that decline after menopause.

Estradiol (Estrogen)

Estradiol is chemically similar to the estrogen your body naturally produced before menopause. It helps to:

• Reduce hot flushes and night sweats
• Improve vaginal dryness
• Support mood and sleep
• Maintain bone density
• Support overall hormonal balance

Dydrogesterone (Progestogen)

If you still have your womb, taking estrogen alone can cause the lining of your womb (called the endometrium) to thicken too much. Over time, this increases the risk of endometrial cancer.

Dydrogesterone protects the lining of your womb by preventing excessive thickening. Because it is included in every tablet, the treatment is continuous and usually prevents monthly bleeding.

By combining both hormones in one daily tablet, Femoston Conti provides balanced hormone replacement therapy for postmenopausal women.

Who should not use Femoston Conti?

You should not use Femoston Conti if:

• You have or have had breast cancer
• You have estrogen-dependent cancer
• You have unexplained vaginal bleeding
• You have untreated endometrial hyperplasia
• You have or have had blood clots
• You have a known clotting disorder
• You recently had a heart attack or stroke
• You have severe liver disease
• You are allergic to estradiol or dydrogesterone

Always inform your doctor about your medical history before starting hormone replacement therapy.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Femoston Conti is only intended for postmenopausal women.

You must not take Femoston Conti if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant.

Femoston Conti should not be used while breastfeeding.

If pregnancy occurs during treatment, stop taking the tablets and contact a doctor immediately.

How to use Femoston Conti and dosage

Always take Femoston Conti exactly as prescribed.

• Take one tablet daily
• Take it at the same time each day
• Swallow the tablet with water
• Do not skip doses

Because it is continuous combined HRT, you take the tablets every day without a break between packs.

If you forget a dose and it has been less than 12 hours, take it as soon as you remember. If more than 12 hours have passed, skip the missed dose and continue as normal.

Your doctor will prescribe the lowest effective dose to control your symptoms and will review your treatment regularly.

Possible side effects

Like all medicines, Femoston Conti may cause side effects, although not everyone experiences them.

Common side effects include:

• Breast tenderness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Mood changes
• Mild fluid retention
• Irregular spotting, especially in the first months

More serious but less common risks associated with hormone replacement therapy include:

• Blood clots
• Stroke
• Breast cancer
• Ovarian cancer
• Heart disease

Your individual risk depends on your age, time since menopause, personal medical history and family history.

For healthy women under 60 or within 10 years of menopause, the overall risk is generally considered low when monitored appropriately.

Important safety information

Before starting Femoston Conti, you should have a full medical consultation.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• High blood pressure
• Diabetes
• Migraine
• Gallstones
• Liver disease
• Fibroids
• Endometriosis
• High triglycerides
• A family history of breast cancer

While using Femoston Conti:

• Attend regular check-ups
• Continue routine breast screening
• Perform regular breast self-examinations
• Report unusual vaginal bleeding

Hormone replacement therapy should be reviewed at least once a year.

When to seek medical help

Stop taking Femoston Conti and seek urgent medical attention if you experience:

• Painful swelling in one leg
• Sudden chest pain
• Difficulty breathing
• Severe sudden headache
• Vision or speech problems
• Weakness on one side of your body
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes
• Signs of a severe allergic reaction

If you are unsure whether your symptoms are related to hormone replacement therapy, you can book a secure video consultation with one of our licensed doctors via Transtoyou for personalised medical advice. If your symptoms are severe or sudden, seek urgent medical care immediately.