Trisequens

What is Trisequens?

Trisequens is a hormone replacement therapy to treat the symptoms of the menopause. The tablets are arranged in a cyclical calendar pack.

Trisequens contains two synthetic hormones, known as estradiol and norethisterone. They mimic the natural sex hormones in the female body, named oestrogen and progesterone.

What is menopause?

Later in a woman’s life, her body undergoes a number of hormonal changes.

Levels of female sex hormone oestrogen drop, causing a hormonal imbalance which affects the reproductive system.

Ovulation (the releasing of an egg from the ovaries) slows down before ceasing completely. As do the regular menstrual periods.

The menopause typically starts between the ages of 45 and 55, with symptoms usually lasting for around four years..

What are the symptoms of the menopause?

Common symptoms of the menopause include:

• Hot flushes
• Night Sweats
• Vaginal dryness
• Difficulty sleeping
• Mood swings
• Change in sex drive
• Difficulty concentrating

While many women have no problems with the attributed symptoms of the menopause, some women may find that their symptoms interfere with their lifestyle or well-being.

For these women, a hormone replacement therapy can be prescribed to rebalance the hormones in the body and relieve the unpleasant symptoms.

How to take Trisequens?

Always take Trisequens as prescribed by your doctor.

Trisequens tablets should be taken every day. Take the tablets at the same time each day to remember when to take them.

What should I do if I forget to take a dose of Trisequens?

If you forget a dose, take the forgotten dose as soon as you remember.

If you forget a dose, and it is near the time of your next dose, skip the missed tablet and take your next dose as you normally would.

Do not take more tablets to make up for a dose you missed.

What are the side effects of Trisequens?

Before you start taking Trisequens, you must read the accompanying patient information leaflet. The patient information leaflet contains important instructions on how to use, store and discard Trisequens, in addition to providing important information regarding the medicine's safety.

You can read the patient information leaflet for Trisequens online.

If you have any concerns or questions about any of the information, discuss them with your doctor or your pharmacist.

Side effects of Trisequens

All medicine carries the risk of side effects, though not everyone will experience them. It’s important to familiarise yourself with the risks associated with your medication by reading the patient information leaflet enclosed with your treatment.

Possible side effects of Trisequens may include:

• Breast tenderness or pain
• Irregular periods or excessive bleeding during periods
• Headache
• Weight changes caused by fluid retention
• Inflammation of the vagina
• Fungal infection in the vagina
• New or worsened migraine
• New or worsened depression
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Swelling of the breasts
• Back pain
• Leg cramps
• Benign tumour of the womb (Uterine fibroid)
• Swelling of arms and legs

This is not a full list of side effects. Further information regarding the safety of Trisequens, including a complete list of side effects, can be located within the patient information leaflet enclosed with your medicine.

Allergies

Do not take Trisequens if you are allergic to norethisterone, estradiol, or any of the other ingredients listed within the patient information leaflet.

If you believe you experience an allergic reaction to the use of this medicine, stop taking Trisequens and seek immediate medical attention.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Do not take Trisequens if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Trisequens are not a form of hormonal contraception.

If you become pregnant while taking Trisequens, speak to your doctor as soon as possible.

Other safety information

Always read the patient information leaflet before you start taking Trisequens.

Use our online medical form to list all the medications you are currently taking. This is important for our prescribers when reviewing your order.

Do not take Trisequens past the expiry date printed on the packaging.

Never throw away medicines via household or water waste, as this can damage the environment. Take any unwanted or expired medication to your local pharmacy and ask them to dispose them safely on your behalf.

Always store medicines out of sight and reach from children and pets.

Never share your medicine with anybody else - even if they are experiencing the same symptoms or have been diagnosed with the same condition as you.

This content has been written and checked for quality and accuracy by Mohamed Imran Lakhi Content Administrator Updated on: 21/09/2023 Next review: 21/03/2024

This content has been written by Mohamed Imran Lakhi Content Administrator Updated on: 21/09/2023 Next review: 21/03/2024