Hormone therapy: Remifemin

Once considered the first-choice treatment, hormone therapy has come under criticism in recent years — and for good reason, as there are potential risks associated with the treatment.

If the physical and emotional symptoms of menopause are caused by decreasing levels of hormone production, it would seem sensible and logical to simply replace the missing hormones. For this reason, hormone therapy was previously used to treat all menopause symptoms — regardless of how severe they were.

What to consider

Due to the increased risks it poses (e.g., for stroke, thrombosis and sometimes breast cancer), HT is now considered on a case-by-case basis and is only used following an individual benefit-risk analysis. Hormone therapy should only be used for moderate/severe symptoms that are particularly distressing and should be used at the lowest possible dose for the shortest possible time.

Only for severe symptoms and at the lowest possible dose

According to the current guidelines of the Drug Commission of the German Medical Association, hormone therapy is now only prescribed

For very severe symptoms
At the lowest possible dose
For the shortest possible time

It is good to know that there are well tolerated non-hormonal treatments available for women who do not want to use hormone therapy or cannot use hormone therapy due to an existing health condition. These can help relieve menopause symptoms — and in some cases, even make them disappear.

The Remifemin^® products

Find out whether Remifemin^® plus St. John's wort or Remifemin^® is most suitable based on the type of symptoms you have and how severe they are. Their effect based on the iCR special extract from black cohosh is scientifically proven, non-hormonal and safe¹.

Remifemin^® overview

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FAQ

Many questions about menopause come up repeatedly during Remifemin^® consultations. We have answered some of the most common questions for you here. If you don't find an answer to your question, please ask our team of experts.

Common questions

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Proactive steps

It is not always possible to resolve menopausal symptoms through lifestyle changes alone. However, there are lots of simple measures you can take in your everyday life to make your menopause journey easier. It's easy with our 5-point plan.

Make the most of menopause

The Remifemin^® product family

The product family – consisting of Remifemin^® plus St. John's wort and Remifemin^® – contains effective preparations for symptoms such as hot flushes, sweating and sleep disturbances^1,2. Remifemin^® Moisturising Cream (medical device) for use in cases of vaginal dryness completes the Remifemin^® product portfolio.

Which Remifemin^® is right for me?