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Estrovel for menopause
Last reviewed: 03.07.2025
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Menopause is a difficult period in the life of any woman. You can ease your condition with the help of various folk recipes and medications. One of the most popular medications in this area recently is "Estrovel".
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Indications of estrovel during menopause.
Estrovel is a modern drug that is prescribed to improve the general condition of a woman during menopause. As a rule, a specialist can prescribe this drug if the following symptoms occur:
- Changes in the monthly cycle and delayed menstruation.
- Scanty bloody discharge during menstruation.
- The patient's mood is constantly changing, she becomes more irritable and depressed.
- Loss of appetite.
- Bad dream.
- Frequent migraines accompanied by dizziness.
- Hot flashes, when the patient feels hot.
- The weight changes.
- The patient is often tired.
Estrovel is also used after surgery to remove the ovaries, for the treatment of premenstrual syndrome and for the prevention of diseases associated with age-related changes in the female body (only from the age of 35).
Release form
It is produced in the form of small tablets that can be easily swallowed. The manufacturer offers thirty tablets of the drug in the package, which is enough for a course of 15-30 days.
Pharmacodynamics
The product contains the following active ingredients:
- Wild yam root extract and soy isoflavone extract. These plants are considered natural sources of estrogens, so with their help the drug can significantly improve a woman's well-being, as well as reduce the frequency and strength of "hot flashes".
- Indole-3-carbinol – helps to normalize hormonal balance and significantly reduce the possibility of developing malignant tumors in the mammary glands.
- Sodium tetraborate – prevents the development of osteoporosis.
- Extract from the fruits of sacred vitex - reduces irritability, pain in the chest area, nervousness. Helps to overcome headaches during menopause.
- Folic acid and vitamin E – help strengthen the immune system, have an anti-anemic effect, and relieve fatigue.
- DL-phenylalanine – the patient becomes more resistant to stressful situations.
The drug has a calming and restorative effect, normalizes processes in the woman’s autonomic nervous system.
Pharmacokinetics
The pharmacokinetics of this drug have not been studied.
Dosing and administration
To treat the main symptoms that women experience during menopause, it is recommended to take two tablets of the drug twice in 24 hours. The drug should be taken before or during meals. In order to achieve an effective result, the therapy is carried out for at least two months.
Contraindications
The medicine is not recommended for use by patients with intolerance to at least one of its components. It is prohibited for pregnant women, those who breastfeed, and patients who have not yet reached the age of 14.
Side effects of estrovel during menopause.
As a rule, "Estrovel" is well tolerated by patients, without causing side effects. But before using the drug, consult your doctor, as the drug can cause allergic reactions.
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Shelf life
The expiration date is three years. After this period, it is prohibited to take the tablets. Please note that Estrovel is not a medicinal product.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Estrovel for menopause" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.