Evorel Conti

Order Evorel Conti Patches Online

By Clinical Pharmacist Hywel McGlinchy

You can order Evorel patches online from our UK registered online pharmacy and doctor service. After you complete an assessment, your order will be reviewed by our UK registered doctors. If approved, our pharmacy team will dispense and dispatch your medication to your chosen address using discreet packaging. Our delivery options include standard and next day deliveries. We also have a collection of Evorel Conti reviews from real patients for you, so you make an informed desicion before starting treatment.

What is Evorel Conti?

Evorel Conti is a Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) patch. It is used to relieve symptoms associated with the menopause. It can also be used in women at risk of osteoporosis during the menopause or the years after menopause.

HRT uses oestrogen to replace the lost oestrogen from the menopause. Most HRT products also contain a progestogen. 

Evorel Conti patches contain the hormones oestrogen (estradiol) and progestogen (norethisterone) in every patch. Evorel Conti is a type of HRT called a continuous combined HRT preparation. 

How does it work?

Estrogen levels drop during the menopause. Due to this drop, some women experience menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, reduced sex drive, mood swings and vaginal dryness. 

The menopause is defined as when periods stop and a woman is no longer able to get pregnant naturally. In the time before the final period, the menstrual cycle can become irregular and menstrual periods can become less frequent.

Evorel Conti patches contain the active ingredient estradiol which is an oestrogen. This is absorbed through the skin and into the bloodstream. This replaces the oestrogen lost during the menopause and relieves symptoms.

Taking oestrogen increases the risk of womb cancer because oestrogen causes an overgrowth of the endometrium (womb lining). Using a progestogen alongside an oestrogen protects against this increased risk of womb cancer. For that reason, most HRT products such as Evorel Conti contain both an oestrogen and progestogen. Women who have had their womb removed are able to take oestrogen-only HRT.

Evorel Conti alternatives

Other forms of HRT include vaginal creams and gels, vaginal tablets and pessaries, and topical gels. Examples of other HRT patches include Evorel Sequi, Vagifem, Estradot, Elleste Solo, Elleste Duet, Premarin, and Estring.  

Various HRT products have suffered from shortages in the past two years. The products can differ slightly, making it hard to find a direct alternative when one is out of stock.

There is no direct alternative to Evorel Conti HRT patches. To achieve a similar dose an oestrogen-only patch (e.g Estradot 50) or gel (e.g Oestrogel) should be used alongside progestogen tablets (e.g Provera tablets).

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Evorel Conti Side Effects

There is always a risk of side effects when taking any medicine.

Common side effects when using Evorel Conti patches include:

• Irritated skin where the patch is applied
• Problems sleeping
• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Breast tenderness
• Weight gain
• Headache

These side effects may improve over time when using Evorel patches.

Please read the patient information leaflet for Evorel Conti for a comprehensive list of possible side effects.

HRT can be very beneficial for women with menopause symptoms however, there are risks associated with treatment. The following diseases are reported more often in women taking HRT compared to women not taking HRT:

• Breast cancer
• Blood clots (venous thromboembolism)
• Heart disease
• Stroke
• Endometrial (womb) cancer 
• Ovarian cancer

Oestrogen-only HRT has an increased risk of womb cancer but HRT containing progestogens, like Evorel Conti, protects against this risk. 

There is evidence to suggest HRT use increases the risk of breast cancer. The risk increases the longer HRT is taken for. This increased risk returns to normal within about 5 years of stopping treatment.

The risk of blood clots in HRT users is highest during the first year of treatment. The increased risk is up to 3x higher in users of HRT compared with non-users.

The risks of taking HRT may be different in women who have early menopause. If this is the case for you, you should discuss these risks with your doctor.

Patients should be routinely monitored by their doctor during HRT treatment. It is also a good idea to know some of the symptoms associated with these conditions. More information can be found on the NHS website for blood clots, breast cancer, endometrial cancer and stroke as well as information on the risks of HRT.

Before taking any medication, it is important to read the Patient Information Leaflet. You can find information leaflets for your medicines by typing them into the search bar at medicines.org, or by contacting us.

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Evorel Conti Dose

The patches should be applied to a hairless area of the body below the waist, it must not be applied on or near the breasts. Patches should not be applied to the same area twice in a row. They should be worn under loose-fitting clothing. 

Instructions on how to apply and remove the patch are on page 10 of the patient information leaflet.

Evorel Conti patches must be changed twice per week on the same two days every week (for example every Monday and Thursday). A break between packs is not necessary, as soon as you finish a pack of Evorel Conti you should start a new one.

Other conditions and Evorel Conti

During the online assessment, ensure you mention any medical conditions you have.

Evorel Conti should not be used in a number of conditions. If you develop any of these conditions during treatment you should stop taking HRT. Examples of these are:

• If you currently have cancer which is sensitive to oestrogens, such as endometrial cancer, or have had it in the past
• Endometrial hyperplasia (thickening of the womb lining)
• Unexplained vaginal bleeding
• A current blood clot or a history of blood clots
• A blood clotting disorder
• Recent stroke or heart attack
• Current breast cancer or a history of breast cancer
• Current liver disease or a history of liver disease

Interactions with other medicines

During the online assessment, make sure to list any medicines you currently take. Evorel Conti should be used in caution with a number of medicines. These include:

• Medicines for epilepsy such as carbamazepine and lamotrigine
• Bosentan, for high blood pressure in the lungs
• Medicines for tuberculosis
• Medicines for HIV infection
• The herbal medicine St John’s Wort

When applying the patches - gels and creams should not be applied to the same area of skin beforehand.