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Tibolone is a hormone replacement therapy used in women to treat postmenopausal symptoms and prevent osteoporosis. Postmenopause occurs when a woman has not had a period of 12 months or more. In postmenopausal women, a decrease in estrogen levels may cause symptoms such as hot flashes (hot neck, face, and chest). Osteoporosis is a bone disease that is common in postmenopausal women and weakens and thins bones by reducing bone density.

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Tibolone is available as a 2.5mg tablet in different brands to be used under physician direction. Your doctor will decide the most suitable dosage for your case according to your age and physical circumstances.

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Warnings

Inform your doctor before taking Tibolone if you experience allergic (hypersensitive) to medicine. Notice your doctor if you have pulmonary embolism (blood clot in lungs), history of heart disease  (angina, myocardial infarction, stroke, or transient ischemic Attack) Before starting treatment with this medication, let your physician know if you have any liver, kidney, or uterine conditions. Inform your doctor if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, migraine or severe headaches, epilepsy, asthma, otosclerosis (a problem with hearing), or ever had breast cancer, vaginal bleeding, and thrombosis (blood clot in a vein). It is not recommended if you are a pregnant or breastfeeding woman.

Precautions

When considering Tibolone, certain precautions should be taken. It is unsafe for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as it may harm the unborn baby or pass into breast milk. Patients with a history of liver disease should use Tibolone cautiously and may require dose adjustments; consult your doctor in such cases. The safety of Tibolone in patients with lung diseases is not well-established, so it's important to inform your doctor if you have any lung conditions before starting the medication. Additionally, avoid alcohol consumption while taking Tibolone, as it could increase the risk of breast cancer.

Side Effects

Tibolone may cause serious side effects like high blood pressure, jaundice, and migraine-type headaches, as well as common side effects including stomach and breast pain, vaginal issues (bleeding, itching, irritation, discharge, yeast infection), abnormal hair growth, weight gain, postmenopausal hemorrhage, pelvic pain, cervical dysplasia, endometrial hyperplasia, and abnormal cervical smears. Not everyone experiences these side effects.

Word Of Advice

It is suggested to inform your doctor if you have a history of allergic reactions to Tibolone to avoid life-threatening complications. Tell your doctor before the treatment commencement if you are pregnant or having liver, kidney, or uterine problems. Your doctor may prescribe you to regularly check your breasts for any changes in the nipple, dimpling of the skin, or lumps, and undergo regular breast screening and cervical smear tests while on treatment with this medicine.

Frequently Asked Question

• What is the Tibolone prescribed for?
• Tibolone is a synthetic steroid hormone used to treat estrogen deficiency symptoms and prevent osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones) in postmenopausal women.

• How does Tibolone work?
• Tibolone works by imitating the effects of the body's progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone hormones. As a result, it reduces menopausal symptoms by balancing hormone levels in the body. In addition, Tibolone restores the body's estrogen levels, which prevents bone loss, fractures, and osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.

• Can a pregnant woman take Tibolone?
• No, Tibolones should not be used during pregnancy or if you want to get pregnant. You should tell your doctor right away if you find out you're pregnant while taking this drug, and the medication should be stopped right away.

• Can alcohol be taken with a Tibolone?
• Taking alcohol is unsafe with Tibolone as it may increase the risk of breast cancer.

• Is Tibolone a contraceptive?
• Tibolone is not a contraceptive. It is a hormone replacement therapy used in women to treat postmenopausal symptoms and prevent osteoporosis. Therefore, you are advised to use extra contraceptive methods to prevent pregnancy if you are under 50 or if it has been less than 12 months since your last period. However, if you have any concerns about this, consult your doctor.