What is climen?

Climen is a type of hormonal medication that is used primarily to treat symptoms of menopause in women. It contains two active ingredients, estradiol valerate and cyproterone acetate, which work together to balance hormones and alleviate common menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, mood changes, and vaginal dryness.

Estradiol valerate is a form of estrogen, which can help address the decrease in endogenous estrogen that occurs during menopause. Cyproterone acetate is an anti-androgen drug, which can help to reduce the effects of excess androgens that can also contribute to menopausal symptoms.

Climen is typically taken in a cyclical fashion, with 21 days of active pills followed by a seven-day break during which time withdrawal bleeding may occur. It is important to follow the prescribed dosing schedule and to be monitored by a healthcare provider while taking Climen, as it may increase the risk of certain health conditions such as blood clots or breast cancer. It may also interact with other medications, so it is important to disclose all medications and supplements being taken to a healthcare provider before starting Climen.