Cyclofenil is an oral medication used to treat endometriosis and other reproductive health issues. It was first approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1988. Cyclofenil works by blocking the production of estrogen and progesterone, two hormones involved in regulating the reproductive cycle. This decrease in hormones can stop the growth of endometrial tissue, reduce pain, and improve fertility. Cyclofenil is taken in pill form, usually once a day. Side effects may include nausea, vomiting, headaches, and breast tenderness.
Cyclofenil is a medication that was previously used as a gonadotropin stimulant or ovulation inducer and in menopausal hormone therapy in women. It is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM), which means it acts like both an estrogen and an anti-estrogen in different parts of the body.
It is mostly no longer available due to the emergence of safer and more effective medications.
Here's some additional information about Cyclofenil:
- Trade names: Sexovid, among others
- Other names: Cyclophenil; F-6066; H-3452; ICI-48213; bis(p-Acetoxyphenyl)-cyclohexylidenemethane
- Route of administration: Taken by mouth
- Mechanism of action: Cyclofenil works by blocking the actions of estrogens in the pituitary gland and hypothalamus, thereby stimulating the release of the gonadotropins luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). These hormones are essential for ovulation.
It is important to note that Cyclofenil is not a safe or effective medication for everyone. It can have serious side effects, including:
- Blood clots
- Stroke
- Heart attack
- Liver problems
- Increased risk of cancer