Changing from HRT tablets to HRT patches

[lesley1958]

I have been taking Elleste Duet for 6 weeks and im feeling really so much better. However, today my GP changed the tablets to Evorel Conti patches which i change twice a week. Is anyone using Evorel conti patches and how are you finding them. Also do i have to finish the packet of Elleste before i start using the patches or can i start with them straight away. thanks for any replies

[pinkfrocks]

Did your dr not explain what to do? some of them are hopeless....!

IMO you ought to finish the pack because they are designed to give you a bleed. If you do not have a bleed your uterine lining will not have been shed before you start the new HRT and as it's continuous you will be left with a thicker lining.

Finish the pack then read the leaflet in the new HRT which will tell you when to start- if not, then ask the dr, but my opinion is start it as soon as your bleed finishes.

I left a reply to your other post saying it's not correct that women post meno do not HAVE to take no-bleed HRT- some women find the daily progestogens in continuous therapy too much- they get depressed or other PMT symptoms, so prefer to have a cycle.

[lesley1958]

Thank you pinkfrocks for your reply, good advice !