What is Evorel Sequi? Evorel sequi is a hormone replacement therapy (HRT) preparation. It consists of two types of patches: Evorel 50 patches, which contain estradiol and Evorel conti patches, which contain estradiol and norethisterone. These are forms of the main female sex hormones, oestrogen and progesterone.
Do you have a period on Evorel Sequi patches?
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. The most common symptoms of having too much oestrogen or progestogen in your body are: Tender breasts.
Do Evorel Sequi patches cause weight gain?
Weight gain is listed as one of the more common Evorel Sequi side effects (affecting between 1 in 10 and 1 in 100 people who use the HRT patches).
Are Evorel Sequi patches good?
Evorel Sequi is an effective treatment for preventing severe menopause symptoms such as hot flushes, being described as “terrific” and “complete life savers”. Evorel Sequi patches are easy to apply and stay firmly in place until it’s time to change them without falling off.
What strength is Evorel Sequi?
Evorel Sequi Patches Summary
Evorel 50 Patches: 3.2mg estradiol hemihydrate, Evorel Conti Patches: 3.2mg estradiol hemihydrate & 11.2mg norethisterone acetate.
How long does it take for Evorel Sequi patches to work?
It usually takes a few weeks before you will feel the initial benefits of HRT and up to three months to feel the full effects. It may also take your body time to get used to HRT. When treatment begins you may experience side effects such as breast tenderness, nausea and leg cramps.