Effectiveness, tolerability and acceptance of a low-dosed estradiol/dienogest formulation (Lafamme 1 mg/2 mg) for the treatment of menopausal complaints: a non-interventional observational study over 6 cycles of 28 days

Daniela Rouskova, Katrin Mittmann, Ulrike Schumacher, H. Dietrich, Horst Dietrich, Thomas Zimmermann
Gynecological endocrinology : the official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Endocrinology · 2015 · vol. 31(7) , pp. 560–564 · doi:10.3109/09513590.2015.1024220 · PMID:26217921 · W1657506249
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This observational study found that a low-dose estradiol/dienogest formulation significantly reduced menopausal symptoms, was well-tolerated, and highly rated by participants for effectiveness and tolerability.

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BACKGROUND: Concern and controversy characterize nowadays the use of hormone therapy for management of patients with menopausal complaints. This observational non-interventional study examined the use of a marketed oral formulation containing 1 mg estradiol valerate and 2 mg dienogest for treatment of menopausal symptoms in 1292 women visiting 243 gynecological practices in Germany. METHODS: Score changes in the Menopausal Rating Scale (MRS) after three and six 28-day cycles were primary endpoints. Subjective reports on skin- and hair-related complaints and satisfaction with treatment effects were assessed. The incidence of adverse drug reactions (ADRs), adverse events (AEs) and vaginal bleeding was evaluated. RESULTS: MRS total score decreased substantially and stronger than the clinically relevant change of 5 points (p < 0.0001) as compared with baseline. Subjective skin- and hair-related complaints declined. No unexpected ADRs were reported. AEs (including ADRs) were registered in 8.8% of the participants; most frequent AEs/ADRs were postmenopausal hemorrhage (2.9%) and drug ineffective (1.4%). Nearly 76% of the subjects remained amenorrheic. Approximately 90% of the patients rated the medication's effectiveness/tolerability as good/very good; 84% intended to continue the treatment. CONCLUSION: This low-dose estradiol/dienogest formulation proved efficient and well-tolerated option for the alleviation of menopausal symptoms associated with estrogen deficiency.

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Androgens Estradiol Estrogens Hormone Replacement Therapy Menopause Menopause Nandrolone Outcome Assessment, Health Care Androgens Androgens Androgens Drug Combinations Estradiol Estradiol Estradiol Estradiol Estrogens Estrogens Estrogens Female

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