Zumenon
- Helps to relieve the symptoms of Menopause
- Replenishes the natural levels of Oestrogen
- Available in tablet form
What is Zumenon?
Zumenon is a hormone replacement therapy (HRT) medicine, used by women to reduce symptoms during menopause.
It is an oestrogen-only HRT and can be taken by both menopausal and postmenopausal women who have undergone a hysterectomy. If your uterus is still intact, you will need to be prescribed a medicine that contains progesterone or be fitted with a coil.
You cannot buy Zumenon without a prescription.
What is Zumenon used to treat?
Zumenon contains a medicine called estradiol as its active ingredient. Estradiol is a synthetic form of oestrogen.
This medication is prescribed to ease the symptoms that a woman can experience when she goes through menopause. While this is a natural part of a woman’s ageing process, menopause can cause symptoms that are debilitating and frustrating to deal with.
Symptoms of menopause include:
- Headaches
- Vaginal dryness
- Hot flashes
- Sleeping problems
- Mood swings
- Night sweats
- Irritability
- Bloating
Taking an HRT medicine like Zumenon can help to relieve these symptoms, making menopause much easier to cope with.
Additionally, Zumenon is sometimes prescribed as a preventative measure against osteoporosis for women who are at an increased risk of fractures. This is normally when other medicines are not found to be suitable.
How does Zumenon work?
The symptoms of menopause are largely due to the levels of oestrogen gradually dropping in a woman’s body. This is natural as women age but can lead to the unpleasant symptoms listed above.
The estradiol contained in Zumenon tablets works to increase the levels of oestrogen, which will work to relieve these symptoms and allow you to continue with life as normal. Estradiol mimics how oestrogen works in the body.
Taking Zumenon each day can help to control the symptoms of menopause.
Who can take Zumenon?
You should not take Zumenon if:
- You have unexplained vaginal bleeding
- You are allergic to any of the ingredients in this medicine
- You have ever had breast cancer, or there is a chance you may have it
- You have any cancer sensitive to oestrogens
- You have porphyria
- You have excessive thickening of the womb lining
- You have any blood clotting disorder
- You have recently had any disease caused by artery blood clots, such as a heart attack
- You have ever had a liver disease
Do not take Zumenon without speaking to your doctor if you suffer from any of the following:
- Endometriosis
- Fibroids
- You are at an increased risk of blood clots
- You are at an increased risk of an oestrogen-sensitive cancer
- Epilepsy
- Gallstones
- Asthma
- Diabetes
- High levels of fat in your blood
- Otosclerosis
- Migraines or severe headaches
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Any liver disorders
- High blood pressure
- Fluid retention from kidney or cardiac problems
This list is not exhaustive. Always read the patient information leaflet for full reasons why Zumenon may be unsuitable for you to take.
Can you buy Zumenon over the counter?
No, Zumenon is a prescription-only medicine (POM). You cannot purchase it unless a doctor has prescribed it for you.
Can you buy Zumenon online in the UK?
To buy Zumenon online from Medicine Direct, you will first need to fill out an online consultation form. This confidential form is to make sure that Zumenon is suitable for you. One of our registered prescribers will review your answers before your order is confirmed.
If you order by 2pm, next day delivery is available.
Medicine Direct is a fully regulated UK pharmacy. You should never order any type of medication online unless it is from a regulated pharmacy.
Zumenon alternatives
A number of HRT medications are available to buy from Medicine Direct.
There are different types of HRT, some of which may be more suitable for certain women than others. You should speak to your doctor about which type of HRT medicine would be best suited for your specific needs.
Alternative HRT medicines available from our online pharmacy include: