How do you wean off Evorel Conti patches?

If you’re using patches, you can ask for a lower strength or simply cut the patch in half down the middle. If you wish to reduce your HRT even more slowly, taking a third or a quarter off your patch will work too.

Can I cut my Evorel Sequi patches in half?

Can you cut Evorel Sequi patches in half? It is not recommended by medical professionals that you cut Evorel Sequi patches in half — or any other HRT patches for that matter.

What are the side effects of Evorel Sequi patches?

The most common Evorel Sequi side effects that you may experience (affecting between 1 in 10 to 1 in 100 women) include:

Itchy, irritated or inflamed skin where the patch is applied.
Mood swings (feeling depressed, anxious or nervous)
Difficulty sleeping.
Nausea.
Headache.
Stomach pain.
Diarrhoea.
Muscle pain.

Do you bleed with Evorel Sequi patches?

Talk to your doctor if you need more patches. Change it as soon as you remember and then keep to your original ‘patch change’ days. You may get some bleeding and spotting like a period during this time. It is unlikely that you will have too much of the hormones in Evorel Sequi.

How long after stopping HRT do symptoms return?

Most symptoms will pass within 2 to 5 years, although vaginal dryness is likely to get worse if not treated.

What happens if I stop taking HRT patches?

Stopping HRT The risk is linked to all types of HRT except vaginal oestrogen. The increased risk of breast cancer falls after you stop taking HRT, but some increased risk remains for more than 10 years compared to women who have never used HRT. When you decide to stop, you can choose to do so suddenly or gradually.

Are there different strengths of Evorel Sequi patches?

Evorel is available in four sizes corresponding to the four different concentrations: Evorel 25 is marked ‘CE25’, has a surface area of 8 sq cm and contains 1.6 mg estradiol corresponding to a release rate of 25 micrograms of estradiol in 24 hours.

Do you bleed on HRT patches?

Some users may experience breakthrough bleeding (bleeding or spotting) during the first few months of using this HRT as your body adjusts. Evorel Conti patches bleeding is not usually anything to worry about.

Do HRT patches make you gain weight?

Hormone replacement therapy boosts the levels of hormones lost during menopause. There is no evidence that HRT leads to weight gain or weight loss.

Should I be bleeding on HRT patches?

Why do I keep bleeding on HRT patches?

These side effects are related to oestrogen or progestogen, and may be overcome by a change of dosage, ingredients or route in the HRT prescribed. Irregular bleeding or spotting can occur during the first 4-6 months of taking continuous combined HRT or Tibolone, and is not a cause for alarm.

What are the symptoms of coming off HRT?

What are some of the withdrawal symptoms that women experience? The primary symptoms are the ones that we called menopausal symptoms. So hot flashes, night sweats and disturbed sleeping, probably because of the hot flashes and night sweats, and vaginal dryness.

How often should you change Evorel Sequi patches?

You will use the oestrogen-only patches for the first two weeks of a treatment cycle and then switch to the combined patches for the second half of a cycle. Each patch contains enough medicine for three to four days, so they are worn for this time and then replaced with a new patch.

Where is the best place to put an Evorel patch?

Many women choose to place the patch on the thighs or bottom, but you can also put it on your stomach. Evorel patches should not be used on or around the breasts or under elasticated parts of clothing (such as waistbands). Each patch contains enough medicine for three to four days, so you will need to change patches twice a week.

Is it easy to wean off Evorel Conti patches?

I use Oestrogel and suggest that if you want to wean yourself off HRT then weaning off gel would be easier than cutting up a patch time and again! With gel, you can reduce the amount to 1 pump daily (as an example) which we would 0.75mgs a day.

Are there any side effects to taking Evorel Sequi?

Uncommon Evorel Sequi HRT side effects (affect between 1 in 100 and 1 in 1000 people) 1 Vaginal thrush. 2 Changes in sex drive. 3 Palpitations. 4 Premenstrual-like symptoms. 5 Increase in the size of uterine fibroids. 6 Numbness or tingling in hands and feet. 7 Decrease in skin sensitivity.

How do you wean off Evorel Conti patches? If you’re using patches, you can ask for a lower strength or simply cut the patch in half down the middle. If you wish to reduce your HRT even more slowly, taking a third or a quarter off your patch will work too. Can I cut my…