Evorel conti hrt patch

Hi my first time on here i was put on HRT patches for palpitations and hot flushes I’ve been on them now for over 3 weeks . Although my palpitations and hot flushes calmed down I keep having really bad headaches dizzy spell and all down one side of my face feels swollen . Paracetamol or Co codamol do not help . The Doctor has advised to come off it for a week and see if my headaches clear up . I was just wondering did anyone else suffer with this while on HRT patches and if so how long did it last would it of gone away after a few more weeks or did I do right thing coming off it ?

I’m with Paddyann, Evorel Conti turned me back to the woman I used to be , and I would walk over hot coals to get my supply! Fully intend to stay on them indefinitely.

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Please can someone help in having the strangest what I guess are side effects pins needless in head hands tight band in head feels like I'm going to pass out head feels like it's going to pop veins up in arms i feel rubbish been on them 2month never experienced anything like this should I remove it

Thank you Hotmama for the information I will ask my friend who is going out to Tenerife to get me some boxes?

Yes, Henri66, there is a manufacturer’s problem and I can’t get my Estradot 50mcg patches. Went to Tenerife in October and bought a supply with no problems. There doesn’t appear to be and end to the problem in sight either.

Good morning ladies,
My first post
I have been on the combine Evorel Sequi since March until September when I was informed low in stock I was full of energy now due to shortages I have been on Novofem (tablets) I’m tired breakdown all in all not a nice person to be around. I saw my doctor on Thursday was informed shop around smaller chemist might have my patchers in stock I managed to find a chemist that had 3 boxes I will have to prioritise patches to tables.
Have anyone else had problems in obtaining Your patches?
Ladies have a great weekend

Great to read others stories of being on Evorel Conti. I tried Kliovance tablets (didn’t work) & have now been on Evorel patches for 5 weeks, but am still having headaches in the p.m,
a general lack of energy & bad nights with clammy body heat extreme temperatures (I’m 60, but was only recently diagnosed with post menopausal symptoms after persuading my doctor to do a hormone test which came back sky high). Should I persevere or see if I can be referred to an endocrinologist....willing to pay if necessary as getting desperate to get my life back again!

@Seth2003 do go and see your GP…and have an ultrasound. It could be the oestrogen causing the problem and a womb lining thickening or polyps.. i had the same with the Conti version and have had to come off it for the time being..
If the patch is causing problems best to get this sorted early.

Well i am taking the patch off and not using anymore,
My hair had some loss, but i have noticed for a few weeks the loss was getting worse,i have now almost a bare scalp from one side to the other at the back
I did tell my Dr that one of the side effects was hair loss, because of the type of Progestogen, Northeristone, but he said the Oestrogen would help with hair growth,
He was wrong and i am ringing him tomorrow to let him know
I have read on menopause Matters forum of seceral people this has happened to with Evoral Conti
So just a warning if anyone has any hair loss already, it exacerbates it
Not saying it will happen to everyone, but keep a check on your hair
I have only been taking it for 5 weeks, and had drastic loss in that time
Absolutely devastated

Interesting, i was prescribed Evoral Conti, and was initially worried as i have been losing hair, and one of the side effects cold be hair loss, but only been on them for 5 weeks
The worst thing for me is feeling bloated, i have another few weeks before i see my Dr, but i am going to ask to be put back on my previous HRT,
Oh and also get a feeling as if i am going to have a period,a general ache in lower stomach.
The first couple of days i had the runs though and ever since my bowels are loose,which is unknown for me as i suffer with constipation
I have read the same about others on Evoral Conti having the runs too,and i am sure my hair has thinned even more
Anyone else noticed this
I have felt a bit more energetic ,but that could also be because i upped my iron intake

Hi I am 54 and hadn't had a period for 15 months. But was suffering awful hot flushes every hour almost. Aching bones and joints insomnia etc. GP suggested evorel conti. Been on it 5 months and eureka felt great within 4 to 5 weeks. Slight spotting which became regular every month and now full blown period heavy !! Devastated thought this was all done . Took 10 years of getting on with each stage and now feel back to square 1 all be it no hot flushes. Anyone else experienced this?? Should I give it longer?? Trying to get a GP appointment well nothing till mid August feeling gutted!!!

Hi everyone I‘ve been using Evorel Conti patches for just over 3 months now and am feeling absolutely shattered. I am going to bed at 10pm and not waking until 8.30/9am. Sometimes I am sleeping for an hour in the afternoon. I have no energy to do anything and have no enthusiasm for anything either. Unfortunately for the last four weeks I have had the symptoms of a virus that the doctor said can last between 6 and 8 weeks, sore throat, difficulty coughing, aching shoulders and arms and lots of headaches and mucus so I am wondering if this is contributing to the overall feeling of tiredness and lethargy. I will continue the patches for another month in the hope that the viral symptoms will have gone by then and report back on how I am feeling. If I am still feeling the same I will be visiting my doctor again.

Hi guys just starting the Evroel combined after reading good and bad reviews will see how it goes ...

Hi Ladies, been on patches for just two months, previously taken different Hrt product's, since 2011, no bleed for six years. 2 week's in and bled for 3 weeks, had week off and bleeding again, also dizziness. Making me feel miserable just wish could get some continuity. Thoughts please.

Hi Sallyp , just to say you may find my new post of some help,
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Hi SallyP. This is my first post also. In the nicest way i'm so pleased that you have said this is how you feel after being prescribed Everol Conti patches!! I am 50 in four months, have not had a period for two years, but was suffering terribly with the hot flushes, joint aches and irritability. After two months of using the patches the only way I could describe how I feel now is THOROUGHLY miserable!! Have no motivation, look forward to nothing, and ache far more than before. I have always been a pro-active, get up and get on person, but now I wouldn't care if I sat in my pj's all day and did nothing. Even feeling like that is totally alien and I don't know how to react to that even! Have decided one more week and if there is no improvement then I shall take myself off them. I did not like the flushes at all and the sleep deprivation due to them was a nightmare...ironic..but they were more survivable than feeling as low as this. Really hope things improve for you, but at least you know your not alone!!!

Hi, I've also been prescribed evorel conti patches - I'm 50, haven't had a period for 2.5 years and am desperate to sleep again and not wake up 20 times boiling and drenched. That and the raised level of anxiety.
So, the Second listed common side effect is "being unable to sleep" !!
That and depression - both of which I already have due to lack of sleep.
I would love to know what your experiences with it has been re low mood and insomnia??
Much appreciated!

Hi everyone, this is my first post! I’m 55 and been on Evorel Conti patches for just over 6 weeks, (post menopausal by a couple of years!). I’ve noticed the last couple of weeks the hot flushes have lessened, (YAY!) both in frequency and intensity, but the last week or so I’ve been feeling really miserable.. to the point of crying and really struggling to motivate myself to do basic things, which is not like me at all. I’m used to being tired because I have an under active thyroid, and am on Levothyroxine, but this is different and I had my B12 last week so should be feeling a bit better this week! Other than the flushes, the main reason I decided to try HRT was because of hurting joints... now my whole body hurts... fingers, toes, muscles, everything. Has anyone else experienced this? ... Is it just an adjustment thing that I’ve got to get through before it settles down? Any advice/similar experiences would be gratefully received!! Thanks

Hi guys, I have been on Evorel Sequi for a couple of weeks now and am still waiting for the effects to kick in. The only difference so far is more pain in my legs and arms and a stabbing pain through my 'whatsit' that I haven't had before. On the plus side, think my libido is coming back!!

Hi there
I thought that the evorel conti is an HRT
For post menapausal not while you having regulsr periods ,
The evorel sequi is for while you going through menspause.. evorel conti is a continous hormone of progesterone and estrogen for women who are not having a period , where the sequi is progesterone for only a certain number of days..
I would confirm this with your doctor
Good luck

Hi I was prescribed Evorel Conti by my GP last week. I'm 51 in a couple of months and still having regular periods. The only issue I have is worsening PMT which causes low mood and depression/tearfulness a couple of weeks EVERY month from mid cycle until around second day of my period. I did go through a period of night sweats a couple of years ago but these stopped when I introduced a good multivitamin into my diet, whether it was coincidence I don't know. My sex drive is high, no dryness, no flushes or sweats so I'm worried that I may be adding hormones I may not need but the GP said a blood test wouldn't be reliable as hormones fluctuate daily. I've been under alot of emotional stress all of last year and the beginning of this and I'm convinced this has worsened PMT as I read that progesterone is converted to cortisol when stressed. Anyway I have been to Holland and Barrett today and bought some more B Vitamins to balance my hormones and will see how this goes although if no improvement I will try the patches as the upset is really affecting my quality of life and relationship with my partner when I'm so upset.

Hi Lorena53

I had spotting and more like a period with the evorel for 4 months but i stuck with it and Im fine now, so just keep on with it as long as your consultant is aware of this. I hadnt had a period for 4 years so it was a shock to suddenly start again but it has stopped now and ive been on the patch for9 months now and everything is fine.

Hi newbie here
Has anyone experienced missed patch spotting ,bleeding!
If so how long did it last??what did you experiance please share ladies , going for check up next week
But though I'd throw it out there has I can't find much infor about it and well it's gonna happen from time to time lol ?

Hi Albion22
They are brilliant at sticking had no problems at all
Just read the instructions clearly and you should ne fine
I just smoothly rub over the edges once it on

Good luck