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Livial Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

TIBOLONE-2.5MG

Uses:

Used to treat postmenopausal symptoms and prevent osteoporosis

Medicinal Benefits:

Livial Tablet contains Tibolone, a hormone replacement therapy (HRT) used to treat postmenopausal symptoms and prevent osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones) caused by menopause in women. Livial Tablet mimics the activity of natural hormones progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone. Thereby restoring hormone levels in the body and reducing menopausal symptoms. Also, Livial Tablet prevents osteoporosis in postmenopausal women and prevents bone loss and fractures. The risk of breast cancer and blood clots is less with Livial Tablet than with other HRT.

FAQs

Livial Tablet contains Tibolone that works by mimicking the activity of natural hormones progesterone, oestrogen and testosterone. Thereby, restores hormone levels in the body and reduces menopausal symptoms and prevents osteoporosis (weak and thin bones) in postmenopausal women.

Livial Tablet may cause irregular bleeding or spotting (drops of blood) during the first 3 to 6 months of taking Livial Tablet . However, if the bleeding or spotting continues for more than 6 months or after discontinuing Livial Tablet , please consult a doctor immediately.

You may be advised to stop taking Livial Tablet about 4 to 6 weeks before surgery to decrease the risk of a blood clot. Therefore, inform your doctor that you are taking Livial Tablet before undergoing any surgery.

Livial Tablet may increase the risk of endometrial (lining of the womb) cancer especially if it is taken for a prolonged duration. Also, Livial Tablet may increase cell growth resulting in excessive thickening of the womb lining (endometrial hyperplasia).

Livial Tablet is not a contraceptive. Livial Tablet is a hormone replacement therapy. Therefore, if you are less than 50 years old or if it is less than 12 months since your last period, you are advised to use additional contraceptive measures to avoid pregnancy. However, discuss with a doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

Livial Tablet is used to treat postmenopausal symptoms and prevent osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones) in menopausal women.

No, Livial Tablet does not contain progesterone. It contains Tibolone which works by mimicking the activity of natural hormones progesterone, oestrogen and testosterone.

Livial Tablet is a form of HRT. It mimics the action of progesterone, oestrogen and testosterone.

Livial Tablet should not be taken during pregnancy. It contains Tibolone, a category D pregnancy drug; hence, it is not recommended for pregnant women as it may harm the unborn baby.

Yes, Livial Tablet helps improve low mood and menopausal symptoms like hot flushes.

Yes, Livial Tablet helps osteoporosis in postmenopausal women by restoring oestrogen levels in the body and preventing bone loss and fractures.

Livial Tablet may cause side effects like stomach pain, breast pain, vaginal bleeding or spotting, unusual hair growth, weight gain, vaginal itching or irritation. Most of these side effects of Livial Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.