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Anyone taking Elleste duet?

254 replies

DressDownFriday · 21/05/2012 12:56

I've been to the doctors today for my blood test results and been told the menopause is here Sad.

I've got a prescription for Elleste 1mg - anyone out there taking it?

Would like to know your experiences, good or bad.

Thanks

OP posts:
bigTillyMint · 18/04/2017 06:51

Thanks! I already have myself prepared to say all thatGrin

I wonder if Elleste Duet would be a good choice? Good luck to you too!

FuckyNell · 18/04/2017 06:58

femoston 1/10 is a sequential hrt, so you will bleed. Femoston conti is the no bleed type Smile

bigTillyMint · 18/04/2017 07:37

Ah, maybe it was the Femoston conti then!
I looked on Menopause Matters and it matches Femoston 2/10 as the same strength as Prempak, so perhaps I should ask for that?

PollyPerky · 18/04/2017 07:40

I wouldn't use Prempak if you paid me. it's a very old type of HRT made with synthetic oestrogen from horses' urine.

The newest types of HRT are made from natural oestrogen like our own. They have fewer side effects and may be safer.
The other thing to think about is, if you 56 and want to stay on HRT long term (into your 60s) you will have to swap to transdermal (a patch or gel) to be safe and reduce the risk of blood clots. Pill form HRT is not the safest and certainly not once you get older.

bigTillyMint · 18/04/2017 08:16

Polly, I'm 52. Should I be pushing for transdermal? What do I ask for, remembering that this is a phone call, not face to face!

PollyPerky · 18/04/2017 09:04

52 is young :) But transdermal is safer for everyone. You need a sequi patch- have a read of the Menopause Matters site under Treatments/ HRT/ peri meno.

Popsocks60 · 18/04/2017 10:31

That's helpful Polly, when I next see doctor I'll mention that 👍🏻

TwickersGirl8 · 10/05/2017 09:16

Hiya,

I've just gone on it, a week ago tomorrow. I've had an iffy tummy, a bad pain in my stomach that hurts whenever I sit down or get up and my sleep has been terrible. I'm 55 and didn't have any symptoms other than bad sleep and peeing a lot. I did have a blood test though and I am going through it. I went on it purely for my bones and in the hope that it will improve my sleep and going to the loo. Can anyone tell me if it has helped them with these things please?

Popsocks60 · 10/05/2017 10:56

Hi, im now in the green tablets, and so far feel ok. Waiting for pmt symptoms to start but at least I'll know what it is when/if I get them. Did have a spot break out last week, but seems to have cleared up ok. Not slept well last 2 nights, no flushes or aches which is good!

Pottybiker · 07/07/2017 06:04

No-one has mentioned vaginal dryness and painful sex if you dont take HRT after menopause. There are topical HRT tablets and lubes etc but not the same. Also libido low if no HRT in my experience. In the end have to decide whats most important.

shushnow · 07/07/2017 23:12

So pleased to have found this. Started 2 days ago after a few months of flushes, anxiety. Bit wary :(

Ollycat · 15/07/2017 10:43

I'm also on day 2 of this - slightly aprehensive but hope it was the right decision.

FoonaBaboona · 20/07/2017 12:38

I've just come off Elleste Duet and am trying Tridestra because I got awful spots (acne like) on the Elleste.

Other than that I liked the Elleste better so I am going to see if maybe I can go on the Solo instead and take a different progesterone as my doc said that was probably the reason my skin was so bad (it has cleared up now I'm off Duet).

N0tmyrealname · 20/07/2017 21:44

Hi all. I did post this on another thread but I think that was an old discussion. Whoops.
I'm 39 and I'd been to my doctors a couple of times over the last 2 years with tiredness, lack of energy, trouble concentrating, scatty memory, night sweats and a low mood. Both doctors (male 30's) told me it was stress/depression. I said I didn't feel that was correct but that was the end of it. Luckily I didn't have any medication for this. Earlier this year I offered to be an egg donor for my sister, the outcome of the test were that I was rapidly approaching menopause and would be having it within the next year. She recommended HRT given my symptoms and wrote a letter to my doctor. I have taken my first elleste duet pill today! I can't wait to see the results.

wordy17 · 05/08/2017 20:30

I was on prempak for 5 years and it really suited me, I was worried when I discovered that it had been discontinued. I am now on Elleste 1mg, but my gp told me that the 1mg pack does not protect your bones in the way that the 2mg pack does.

I also had a month with no HRT to see if I still needed it and my God I certainly do still need it. I aim to stay on HRT for as long as I can.

Ollycat · 06/08/2017 21:51

I'm nearing the end of my first pack of tablets and still no withdrawal bleed - when have people normally experienced a bleed? Are the generally heavy?

wordy17 · 07/08/2017 09:06

Normally, my bleed doesn't arrive until around 3/4 days into the new pack.

Ollycat · 07/08/2017 09:13

Thank you - obviously everyone is different but it's good to know others experience. Do you find the bleed is similar to a period?

PollyPerky · 07/08/2017 12:03

The info in the pack should say expect a bleed after the last tablet- so 2-4 days afterwards. Everyone is different re the bleed. Mine are heavier but that just shows I was low in estrogen for years as mine were very light before HRT.

Ollycat · 07/08/2017 14:59

The packet said the bleed would be anywhere from day 23 onwards which was why I wondered- I guess I'll just wait and see Smile

wordy17 · 07/08/2017 16:48

@Ollycat yes the bleed is the same as a light(ish) period and in my case lasts around 3 days. Frankly, I don't mind: I would sooner have monthly bleeds over constant severe flushes and brain fog Confused

Ollycat · 07/08/2017 19:39

Thanks wordy17 yes the relief from the brain fog, aches and insomnia is life changing!!

CantStandTheHeat · 07/08/2017 19:40

Can I ask if other people who take these get short light periods pleas?

Alicat50 · 12/09/2017 03:13

Is anyone on Elleste 2 mg I have been on it for one month now and fel ok but seem to not be sleeping well was on elleste 1 but didn't seem to be working I was having bleeds every month would love some fed back

TonieFrancine · 28/10/2017 11:59

Hi ladies. I started the menopause when I was 44 and overnight my periods stopped and the sweats began. Initially I did not want to take any medications and believe in holistic therapies, so I persevered for few years. I would manage the embarrassing moments of hot flushes but eventually I was so tired as they increased day and nightly.

I started on 2mg then reduced to 1mg over a few months. I continued for 18months and have just visited the doctors again as the flushes reappeared. The doctor believed the younger you start the menopause 2mg really supports all the other problems that come with ear,y menopause and eventually reduce in my 50s. I think they do say that symptoms return after HRT but hopefully it would of passed by then lol! I also began regular periods after none for 2and half years the first month I took HRT which was great as as much as periods could be a nuisance I did miss them.