Cyclomen Description

Cyclomen is a man-made form of the male hormone called testosterone, which is found in men and women. Your gynecologist may recommend a prescription for Cyclomen if you are experiencing endometriosis and other therapies have failed to produce positive results. Endometriosis can develop during a woman’s menstrual cycle when the ovaries produce hormones telling the cells lining the uterus to swell and become thicker. As the body removes these extra cells during your period, some of them can implant elsewhere causing pain, irregular bleeding, and infertility.

How the Active Ingredient Works to Treat Endometriosis

Danazol, the active ingredient of Cyclomen decreases the amount of estrogen your body produces and raises your testosterone level so your body stops ovulation. Without the help of estrogen to thrive on, the endometrial growths and the pain are reduced. You may also receive a prescription for Cyclomen as a treatment for fibrocystic breast disease that mainly affects women between 30 and 50 years old. This condition is characterized by discomfort and lumpiness in one or both breasts.

Conditions Treated by Cyclomen

For the treatment of endometriosis, prescription Cyclomen can be taken to affect hormone levels that result in changes in the endometrial tissue. These tissues then become inactive and decrease in size. Endometriosis is a female disorder that happens when cells from the lining of their womb grow in other areas of their body, like their ovaries, bowel, rectum, bladder, and the pelvic lining. These growths are called endometrial tissue implants.

Cyclomen is also recommended to treat fibrocystic breast disease. Small breast masses or cysts cause the lumpiness, and is very common as well as benign (non-malignant). The breast itself produces hormonal products from glandular and fat cells. Prolactin, growth factor, insulin, and thyroid hormone are just some of the major hormones that are produced outside of the breast tissue but act in important ways on breast tissue. The hormonal products send signals to neighboring breast cells which could be the key contributors to the symptoms of fibrocystic breast disease.

Before You Take Cyclomen

Make certain your doctor is aware of your medical history as some conditions could change the effects of Cyclomen. List any current Rx medicine you are taking or using, including OTC products, dietary and vitamin supplements, and herbal preparations, so it can be determined if Cyclomen is the right medication for you.

Cyclomen Precautions and Recommendations

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breast-feeding before taking Cyclomen as it may cause harm to unborn and nursing babies. A non-hormonal form of contraception is recommended during treatment with Cyclomen, such as condoms, diaphragm, or a copper IUD. A pregnancy test may be requested before you start taking Cyclomen.

Possible Side Effects of Cyclomen

• Weight gain
• Acne
• Unusual hair growth
• Headaches
• Decreased breast size

Drugs Similar to Cyclomen

• Depo-Provera
• Duphaston
• Aygestin