Tibolone CAS NO.5630-53-5

Tibolone works by mimicking the activity of the female sex hormones, oestrogen and progesterone. It also has some male hormone (androgen) effects. Tibolone helps to restore the balance of female hormones in women who have a lack of oestrogen; it helps to ease symptoms such as hot flushes and night sweats. You will only be prescribed it if these symptoms seriously interfere with your daily life.

Tibolone is also prescribed to help prevent osteoporosis (bone loss). It is only suitable for women who have been through the menopause, and providing there have been at least 12 months since the last natural period. It is prescribed when other, more preferred, treatments are not suitable.