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Can Duphaston Be Used To Alleviate Menopausal Symptoms?

Posted on Wed, 27 Jul 2016

Question: Hello there. I am going through menopause and having the accompanying symptoms ( hot flashes and sweating...) I was against taking any hormonal drug to alleviate the symptoms because of the risk of having cancer. I have tried non hormonal drugs such as " Manhae" but without a good result . My question is what could I safely take and how to take it. Someone suggested I take " Duphaston" .

Answered by Dr. Indranil Ghosh (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
yes duphaston can help

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.

Duphaston is a progesterone, so cancer risk is low as compared to estrogen. It can be used to alleviate menopausal symptoms.

Other possible options are drugs like fluoxetine and venlafaxine. They also don't increase cancer risk. But these are all prescription drugs.

Hope this helps. I will be available for further follow up.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Indranil Ghosh (56 minutes later)

Thank you Dr. XXXXXXX for your quick and efficient reply. I have another question please . How long could I take any of the above drugs? Thank you

Answered by Dr. Indranil Ghosh (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
no definite duration

Detailed Answer:
Can be taken for years together, as long as it is under medical supervision and no significant adverse effects.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar