This product pairs an oestrogen, estradiol valerate, with a progestogen, norgestrel. The combination is used to regulate the menstrual cycle and, in hormone replacement, to replace the hormones that fall after menopause while protecting the lining of the womb.

What It Is Used For

Hormone replacement for menopausal symptoms
Irregular or absent periods
Cycle regulation on medical advice
Some combined contraceptive preparations

Common Side Effects

Nausea and breast tenderness
Headache
Breakthrough bleeding or spotting
Mood changes and fluid retention

Precautions

Combined hormones raise the risk of blood clots, so tell your doctor about smoking, migraine with aura, previous clots, high blood pressure or a long period of immobility. Report calf pain or swelling, chest pain, breathlessness, severe headache or sudden visual change immediately. It is a prescription medicine that needs periodic review, not an indefinite repeat.

This page is general information only. It is not a substitute for advice from your doctor or pharmacist, and it does not include dosage. Always follow the directions given to you and read the leaflet inside the pack.