Indeed, Murph!
It's a drug called a STEAR, which is different to other HRT's. It's effectively a steroid which is broken down into components that have weak estrogenic, progestogenic and Testosteronergic properties. It's a very old drug, with a long proven track record. It preserves bone and is not shown to raise the risk of DVT. It doesn't increase the density of breast tissue and is not known to increase risk of breast cancer. It should be taken post menopausally or after TAH/BSO. It has potential to improve libido due to Testosteronergic effect. It's shown to improve vaginal secretions more favourably than other HRT's, thus helping with VA. It's the only licenced HRT to include Testosteronergic properties. My GP has ladies who are still on it over the age of 60 - after this age, there is a slight raise in stroke risk but ok to stay on it if monitored by GP and patient is aware of risk.
Dose is 2.5mg daily, in tablet form and can be taken any time to suit with or without food.
Side effects are minimal - from the ladie's experiences on here it tends to be joint pain at first and some dizziness with some insomnia which seems to settle with time. Mood can be a bit wacky for the first few weeks, but nothing major - it's just the drug settling in.
I hope this helps! xxxxx
