Elleste Duet is a combined tablet used for the management of symptoms of menopause. Classified as a hormone replacement therapy (or HRT for short), Elleste Duet is based on two synthetic hormones which simulate the activity of oestrogen and progesterone in the organism. In this way, they can successfully alleviate the symptoms of menopause when used properly as a part of HRT programme. With just one tablet each day, Elleste Duet can very successfully bring the symptoms of menopause under control.

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How does Elleste Duet work?

When it comes to different types of hormone replacement therapies, experts usually differentiate between three main categories:

  • Oestrogen only
  • Cyclical
  • Continuous combined

Elleste Duet falls into the cyclical category and as such it is usually prescribed to women who have started experiencing menopause symptoms, but who still observe more or less regular menstrual cycle.

The active ingredients of Elleste Duet are estradiol and norethisterone. The former is a synthetic oestrogen which has a task of supplementing the decreasing levels of natural oestrogen, thus alleviating the symptoms caused by this change. The latter, in turn, has a task of keeping the levels of oestrogen in check. If they become too high, the resulting imbalance can cause uncontrolled thickening of the uterine walls, evolving into cancer in a fraction of cases. With HRTs, progestogen, that plays this vital role of preventing uncontrolled rise of oestrogen has to be provided, with Elleste Duet in the form of norethisterone. In this manner, this successful HRT will help preserve the optimal hormonal balance.

Can I buy Elleste Duet online in the UK?

If it is your first time buying Elleste Duet, it is highly recommended to do that in person, as is the case with most HRTs. This involves visiting the doctor in person and going through consultations in order to determine whether this medication is suitable for you. If the doctor determines everything is in order and you are suitable for this specific HRT, the prescription will be issued and then you will be able to use it to buy Elleste Duet from your local pharmacy.

Renewing your prescription

However, if you are looking to simply renew your prescription, you can do this easily without leaving the comfort of your home through any of the numerous online clinics operating in the United Kingdom. So, if you are looking to buy Elleste Duet online, you can simply use the functionality provided by the website of the online clinic of your choice. You will likely be asked to fill in a detailed and customised medical questionnaire so the doctor can get an insight into your medical profile and history and assess your suitability for using this treatment.

If everything checks out, the prescription will be issued and used that very same moment to order the medication from the partner pharmacy and deliver it to the address you provided.

How to use Elleste Duet?

In order to ensure that your treatment with Elleste Duet is safe and successful, you should carefully follow the instructions provided by your prescriber. In this way you will optimise the results of the treatment while at the same time decreasing the risk of experiencing side effects. In the text bellow, we will highlight some of the main points when it comes to using Elleste Duet properly.

However, you should keep in mind that what follows is far from comprehensive guide and is in no way replacement for either direct instructions provided by the doctor, or for the official information contained in the patient information leaflet that is issued within every pack of Elleste Duet.

Please note that the directions provided here are for Elleste Duet and should not be confused with Elleste Solo.

  • Always take as directed
  • The prescribed dose is one pill daily (ideally at same time each day)
  • The strip with tablets is marked with arrows and labels with days of the week so you can easily track your treatment
  • You should always take the pills in the proper sequence, as indicated on the strip
  • For additional info on when to start treatment, consult the leaflet or ask your doctor directly
  • If you forget a dose, do not try to compensate by doubling the next one
  • You can still take the missed dose provided that less than 12 hours passed since the time when you were supposed to take it
  • If more than 12 hours have passed, skip the missed dose and continue with the treatment as usual
  • In this situation, don’t forget to keep the sequence indicated on the strip as is, without changing it (leave the missed dose in the strip)

Are there any Elleste Duet side effects?

As is the case with most medications, Elleste Duet also comes with certain possible side effects. It is important to get familiar with them prior to commencing your treatment, most importantly, you should be able to differentiate between potentially dangerous side effects which might necessitate treatment cessation and those which can be uncomfortable, but which are not really dangerous.

What follows is a detailed overview of the documented side effects. However, despite the fact that we tried to provide you as much information as possible, you should keep in mind that what follows is not a list of all documented side effects. For a comprehensive overview, please refer to the official patient information leaflet.

Side effects that might require you to stop treatment and seek immediate medical advice include signs of:

  • Allergic reaction
  • Heart attack or stroke
  • Breast or cervical cancer
  • Liver disease
  • Blood cloth

Other documented side effects include:

Frequency of occurrence Side effects
Very common (1 in 10 users or more) Headache, breast pain or tenderness, painful periods, other menstrual problems
Common (1 in 10 users or less) Depression, anxiety, changes in sex drive, dizziness, difficulty sleeping, general malaise, bloating, indigestion, acne, dryness of the skin, back pain, breast enlargement, susceptibility to vaginal infections, spasms in the womb, swelling of the ankles, feet or fingers
Uncommon (1 in 100 users) Migraine, high blood pressure, varicose veins, gallbladder disease, skin pigmentation changes, breast cancer, muscle cramps
Rare (1 in 1000 users) Hypersensitivity, blood clots, inflammation of the veins, muscle weakness or abnormal growths in the womb
Very rare (1 in 10.000 users) Increased hair growth, jaundice, excessive thickening of the uterine wall