Zumenon

What is Zumenon?

Menopause is a process all women go through. It’s characterised by decreasing reproductive hormones, which marks the end of a woman’s fertility.. Oftentimes, women experience symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats. In some cases, it’s severe enough to interfere with your daily life.

Don’t worry if you’ve gone through menopause and are having difficulty coping with the symptoms. Mylan produces Zumenon as a treatment option for women suffering from symptoms that interfere with their daily life following menopause. It’s oestrogen only formulation provides a continuous HRT option for postmenopausal women. Women who haven’t had a hysterectomy will need to take a progestogen pill with Zumenon.

How does Zumenon work?

The active ingredient in Zumenon is estradiol hemihydrate, which is the same hormone that is naturally produced in your body. This HRT treatment increases the amount of oestrogen in your body. Since post menopausal symptoms are caused by low hormone levels, this helps to alleviate the discomfort you may be experiencing as a result of hot flushes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, or any other menopause symptoms.

In addition to easing your symptoms, Zumenon also reduces your risk of osteoporosis. This is important because 20% of a woman’s bone loss occurs during menopause, which significantly increases their risk of developing osteoporosis. Since bone loss is closely associated with low oestrogen, the oestrogen in Zumenon has a protective effect.

What doses of Zumenon are there?

Zumenon is available in two doses: 1 mg and 2 mg. Our clinician will most likely prescribe the lower dose at first to see if it provides relief from your postmenopause symptoms. If it doesn’t, our clinician may increase your dose.

Our clinician may not prescribe a HRT treatment like Zumenon if your post menopause symptoms aren’t severe. HRT is generally reserved for people who are experiencing significant disruption to their lives as a result of their menopause symptoms.

How to take Zumenon

Zumenon is easy and simple to take. If you need some guidance on the best way to take Zumenon, follow these tips:

• swallow one Zumenon tablet with water every day around the same time
• never cut, crush, or otherwise tamper with your Zumenon
• don’t take breaks in between packs of Zumenon. When you finish a pack, start a new pack the next day
• if you’ve never been on a HRT regimen or if you’re switching from another continuous HRT regimen, you can start Zumenon whenever it’s convenient for you
• if you’re switching to Zumenon from a sequential HRT prescription, start it the day after you complete your current cycle of treatment

How long does it take Zumenon to work?

HRT regimens like Zumenon can take up to three or four months to take full effect. Our clinician will monitor you to make sure your symptoms are being managed by Zumenon. If you feel like you’re still experiencing disruption to your daily life after taking Zumenon for several months, we may increase your dose or suggest another treatment approach to help you get some relief.

What should I do if I make a mistake when taking Zumenon?

It’s not the end of the world if you happen to miss a dose of Zumenon. If it’s been less than 12 hours since your missed dose, take it when you remember. However, if it’s been more than 12 hours, you’ll need to wait until your next regular dose to take Zumenon. If you’re forgetful, you may want to set an alarm to remind you to take Zumenon every day.

Don’t ever take a double dose to make up for a missed one. This can lead to an overdose that causes a variety of side effects like fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, or vaginal bleeding. If you think you might have taken too much Zumenon, seek medical assistance immediately.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Daniel Atkinson

GP Clinical Lead

on August 02, 2022.

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