In the life of every woman, sooner or later, the fading of the ovarian function occurs, which is called the premenopausal period, gradually leading to a menopause. Previously, it was believed that menopause is a physiological process and should not be interfered with. A prescription of drugs of female hormones with menopause can do more harm than good. We will try to consider in detail all the pros and cons of hormone replacement therapy with menopause, and also give a description of the most frequently prescribed drugs.
Hormone replacement therapy with menopause - drugs
Anyone who thinks that female sex hormones perform only a reproductive function is deeply mistaken. Estrogens take an active part in the regulation of metabolism, support the work of the brain, regulate the functioning of the cardiovascular system, and also affect immunity. The timely appointment of female hormonal tablets or suppositories in menopause helps to avoid such unpleasant moments as osteoporosis, atherosclerosis, weight gain and Alzheimer's disease.
Among the drugs for hormone replacement therapy, there are tableted forms, creams, suppositories, transdermal patches and hormonal spirals.
When hormone therapy with climax, preference is given to herbal preparations. The entire list of synthetic hormonal drugs with menopause can be divided into monophasic, biphasic and three-phase.
Single-phase hormonal drugs in one tablet contain both estrogen and progesterone. Then, as biphasic hormonal drugs with menopause include a set of multi-colored tablets, each containing either estrogens or progesterone, and they should be drunk strictly on certain days. The intake of such tablets allow the formation of a regular menstrual cycle in premenopausal and menopause.
Hormonal suppositories in menopause are prescribed to eliminate dysfunction of the genitourinary system (dryness, burning and itching in the vagina). Such preparations include Ovestin and Estriol suppositories, and they contain a large dose of estrogen.
Hormonal spiral with menopause
With a climax that is heavily leaking, and also accompanied by prolonged bleeding, it is recommended to install the hormonal intrauterine device Mirena. The active substance of such a helix is pure progestogen levonorgestrel. The spiral is established for 5 years, is a good prophylaxis of endometrial hyperplasia and uterine bleeding.
Hormonal drugs with menopause - names
Here are examples of the most commonly prescribed hormonal tablets with menopause and their pharmacy names. Most of them contain both estrogens and progesterone, which is an excellent prophylaxis of endometrial hyperplasia :
- with a climax that takes place with the clinic of hyperandrogenia (increased hairiness, decreased voice of voice, alopecia, increased skin fatness) prescribe drugs Klimonorm, Klimen, Divina and Cycloproginova - they should be taken for 21 days (packing), then take a break for 7 days;
- with pronounced signs of aging (dry skin, wrinkles), hormonal preparations containing androgens (Gynodian-Depot) -one are released in solution and administered as injections once a month;
- Women who have suffered a removal of the uterus are prescribed only estrogen preparations.
Thus, with the onset of menopause a woman can remain a woman and live a normal full life if a competent gynecologist correctly selects her drugs for hormone replacement therapy.