Bijuva

Generic name:estradiol and progesterone [ ES-tra-DYE-ol-and-pro-JES-ter-one ]
Drug class:Sex hormone combinations

Medically reviewed by Philip Thornton, DipPharm. Last updated on Mar 2, 2022.

What is Bijuva?

Bijuva capsules contains a combination of estradiol (a form of estrogen) and progesterone. Both are female hormones.

Bijuva is used to reduce moderate to severe hot flashes caused by menopause.

Bijuva is for use only in a woman who has not had her uterus removed.

Warnings

You should not use Bijuva if your uterus has been removed, or if you have: undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, liver disease, a bleeding disorder, if you will have major surgery, or if you have ever had a heart attack, a stroke, a blood clot, or cancer of the breast, uterus/cervix, or vagina.

Estradiol may increase your risk of developing a condition that may lead to uterine cancer. Call your doctor if you have any vaginal bleeding.

Using this medicine can increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, heart attack, or cancer of the breast, uterus, or ovaries. Bijuva should not be used to prevent heart disease, stroke, or dementia.

Before taking this medicine

You should not take Bijuva if your uterus has been removed, or if you have:

• unusual vaginal bleeding that has not been checked by a doctor;

• liver disease;

• an increased risk of having blood...