Evorel Conti Patch
- Relieve Menopause symptoms and prevent Osteoporosis
- The patches release lost hormones caused by Menopause back into the body
- Can treat, night sweats, sleep disturbance, anxiety, depression, sexual dysfunction and hot flushes
What are Evorel Conti patches?
Evorel Conti patches are a form of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) that are used by women to relieve the symptoms of menopause. They can also be used to prevent osteoporosis.
You must have a prescription to buy Evorel Conti patches.
What is Evorel Conti used to treat?
Evorel Conti patches can be used as a treatment for menopause by women who have not had a period for at least 18 months.
They can also be used by postmenopausal women who are at risk of developing bone problems to prevent osteoporosis.
This medicine is a continuous combined HRT, meaning it contains a combination of both oestrogen and progestogen hormones, which are released at the same time.
The patches come in a ‘memory pack’, making it easier for you to remember when you need to change them.
Why is Evorel Conti recommended for menopause?
Many women going through menopause find Evorel Conti to be a convenient HRT medication to use. The majority of HRT medicines require taking a tablet once a day. In contrast, Evorel Conti is a patch that only needs to be changed twice a week.
Continuous HRT treatments such as this one have been shown to be safe and effective at treating the symptoms of menopause.
How do Evorel Conti patches work?
Evorel Conti contains a synthetic form of oestrogen called estradiol. These patches work by replacing the oestrogen that your ovaries would normally release. As a woman ages, her ovaries gradually produce less oestrogen, which triggers menopause symptoms.
These patches also contain norethisterone, which is a type of progestogen. If you still have a womb, taking oestrogen can increase the thickening of your womb lining. Therefore, taking a progestogen at the same time will help the womb lining to shed and avoid any potential health risks.
While the women who use Evorel Conti patches will no longer get regular periods, you may notice bleeding or spotting during the first few months of treatment.
Who can use Evorel Conti?
Evorel Conti is not suitable for all women to use. It must not be used by children.
Evorel Conti is not suitable for you if:
- You have excessive thickening of the womb lining
- You have ever had or may have breast cancer
- You are allergic to any of the ingredients contained in the patches
- You have ever had or may have a type of cancer that was exacerbated by oestrogens, such as endometrial cancer
- You have any unexplained vaginal bleeding
- You have ever had any liver diseases
- You have ever had a blood clot in a vein or a blood clot that reached your lungs
- You have any blood problems that make a blood clot more likely
- You have porphyria
- You have ever had blocked arteries that caused angina, stroke or heart attack
These problems do not mean that Evorel Conti patches are definitely unsuitable for you, but your doctor must know if any of them affect you.
This list is not exhaustive. It is vital you read the patient information leaflet for full details on why this medicine may not be suitable for you.
Can you buy Evorel Conti over the counter?
No, Evorel Conti patches are classed as a prescription-only medicine (POM); therefore they are not available over the counter.
Can you buy Evorel Conti online in the UK?
Yes, Evorel Conti patches can be bought online from regulated pharmacies like Medicine Direct. To buy Evorel Conti from our online pharmacy, all you need to do is fill out an online questionnaire for one of our prescribers to review. This is to ensure you are ordering a medication that is suitable for you.
We are fully regulated by all the necessary regulatory bodies in the UK to ensure we sell only genuine and approved medication. View our About Us page to see full details. For your own safety, only order medication online from regulated pharmacies.
Evorel Conti Alternatives
Hormone replacement therapy comes available in a wide range of different medications. Some are more suitable for some women than others.
Estriol Cream can also be ordered online from Medicine Direct. This topical HRT medicine works by treating the vaginal symptoms that are often triggered by menopause.
Alternatively, Estradot patches can be ordered and, like Evorel Conti, work to supplement the loss of hormones caused by menopause.
HRT tablets are also for sale at Medicine Direct. These prescription medicines can be ordered after an online consultation. We stock some of the most well-known treatments, including: