Evorel patches contain oestradiol which is a form of oestrogen that occurs naturally. The patch is placed on the skin and you get to change it twice a week. Evorel patches are known to be a Hormone Replacement Therapy as it used by women in reducing the symptoms that often transpire during menopause. These symptoms include hot flushes, mood swings and vaginal dryness, night sweats.  Since the ovaries generate less amount of oestrogen in menopause, this form of oestrogen known as estradiol is also used as a supplement in replacing the lower levels of oestrogen in the body. Evorel patches are recommended to patients who do not like taking tablets on a daily basis.  You can buy Evorel patches online UK at pharmacy planet but it is always recommended that you visit your doctor for further consultation. The HRT patches UK are offered in patches that contain oestrogen only or patches that have a combination of progesterone and oestrogen.

Evorel patches appear in four sizes which include

Evorel 25 contains 1.6mg of oestradiol

Evorel 50 contains 3.2mg of oestradiol

Evorel 75 contains 4.8mg of oestradiol

Evorel 100 contains 6.4 mg of oestradiol

Side effects of evorel patches

The oestradiol which is a naturally occurring component in oestrogen found in evorel, that is prescribed in the treatment of menopause symptoms contains a number of side effects. This includes -

Headache

Nausea

Breast tenderness

Anxiety

Evorel and osteoporosis

Evorel is also important in the prevention of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is the weakening of the bones, which makes them fragile and may lead to breaking and fractures. The disease results from the reducing levels of oestrogen which affects the bones at menopause.  One of the HRT benefits is that it can be prescribed to prevent the weakening of the bones in postmenopausal women. Evorel in osteoporosis can also be used in reducing the risk of getting fractures in individuals who have the disease.

Evorel patches are effective in reducing the symptoms experienced during menopause and in preventing osteoporosis. However, they are only appropriate if recommended to patients with a case of hysterectomy.