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Tibolone
How Tibolone works
Tibolone has an effect similar to female sex hormones, estrogen. It helps to relieve symptoms of menopause, such as osteoporosis, hot flashes, night sweats and vaginal problems.
Side Effects
Lower abdominal pain, Breast tenderness, Uterine bleeding , Abnormal hair growth, Vaginal discharge, Endometrial hyperplasia
Usage
Tibolone is used for hormone replacement therapy and post menopausal osteoporosis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Tibolone safe?Tibolone is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Is Tibolone hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?Yes, Tibolone is a hormone replacement therapy that replaces estrogen in postmenopausal women, or women with estrogen deficiency due to ovarian failure or surgical ovarian removal
Q. Is Tibolone a steroid?Tibolone is a synthetic steroid that has actions similar to estrogen, progesterone, and weakly similar androgens (male sex hormones) naturally present in the body
Q. How long can I take Tibolone/livial for?Tibolone should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Please follow your doctor's advice regarding the same
Q. Does Tibolone cause weight gain/ hair loss/increase libido/insomnia?Tibolone does cause weight gain. However, hair loss/increased sexual drive/ insomnia do not commonly occur with Tibolone
Q. Does tibolone contain testosterone?No, tibolone does not contain testosterone
Q. Does Tibolone stop periods?Tibolone is used in postmenopausal women with at least 12 months (1 year) since their last natural period. It has no indication for use in women who are menstruating. However, if used, it can stop and cause irregularity in periods.
