Information is providided on the available preparations. The choice of preparation (tablet,
patch, gel) remains with the prescriber, taking into consideration patient preference and cost effectiveness.
Combined continuous HRT tablet Femoston Conti |
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Tablets Estradiol 1mg/Dygesterone 5mg Combined therapy for women with uterus or endometriosis post hysterectomy |
MHRA: Hormone replacement therapy (HRT): further information on the known increased risk of breast cancer with HRT and its persistence after stopping |
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Combined cyclical HRT tablet |
Formulary
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MHRA: Hormone replacement therapy (HRT): further information on the known increased risk of breast cancer with HRT and its persistence after stopping |
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Estradiol / progesterone Bijuve |
Formulary
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Bijuve® is an alternative when other HRT treatments have not been tolerated or when Femoston-Conti® is being considered OR |
LSCMMG: Estradiol / micronised progesterone MHRA: Hormone replacement therapy (HRT): further information on the known increased risk of breast cancer with HRT and its persistence after stopping |
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Oestrogen only HRT implant Estradiol |
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Implant 50mg For patients who cannot tolerate other formulations. |
MHRA: Hormone replacement therapy (HRT): further information on the known increased risk of breast cancer with HRT and its persistence after stopping |
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Oestrogen only HRT tablet Elleste-Solo |
Formulary
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Tablets 1mg, 2mg |
MHRA: Hormone replacement therapy (HRT): further information on the known increased risk of breast cancer with HRT and its persistence after stopping |
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Tibolone Livial® |
Formulary
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MHRA: Hormone replacement therapy (HRT): further information on the known increased risk of breast cancer with HRT and its persistence after stopping |
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