Elleste Duet

Buy Elleste Duet Online UK

You can order Elleste Duet online in the UK from our registered pharmacy. Complete the online medical assessment to be reviewed by one of our prescribers. If approved, your medication will be dispensed by our pharmacy team for next day delivery to your address. 

About Elleste Duet

Elleste Duet is an HRT medication which can be used before, during and after menopause. It works by replacing the two female hormones, oestrogen and progesterone, whose levels drop drastically during that time. Therefore, it may be highly effective for women suffering from menopause symptoms. 

Hormone levels drop as a woman approaches menopause, bringing several uncomfortable or unpleasant symptoms such as irregular periods, vaginal dryness, chills, mood swings, reduced sex drive, night sweats, and slowed metabolism. The symptoms may be eased with hormone replacement therapy or HRT. 

Elleste Duet Summary Information

The information provided in the summary table is for reference only. It is important to consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any menopause treatment, including Elleste Duet.

How effective are the Elleste Duet tablets?

Elleste Duet is effective even at low doses to relieve post-menopausal symptoms. Depending on your situation and where you are in your menopause journey, you may take it short or long-term. The drug may also effectively prevent osteoporosis for women with a heightened risk of fractures if they cannot take any other form of prevention medication. This can occur as the bone-strengthening and protecting hormone oestrogen decreases during menopause.  

The effects of the Elleste Duet kick in relatively quickly, with many women experiencing the benefits within just a few weeks.  

What is contained in Elleste Duet tablets?

The two active ingredients in Elleste Duet are a natural form of oestrogen called estradiol hemihydrate (previously oestradiol hemihydrate) and a synthetic form of progesterone called norethisterone acetate.

The inactive ingredients are:

• Lactose monohydrate
• Maise starch
• Povidone 25
• Talc (purified)
• Magnesium stearate

The ingredients in the film-coating material are:

• Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (E464)
• Titanium dioxide (E171)
• Macrogol 400
• Black iron oxide (E172)

If you are allergic to the active and other ingredients, inform your doctor, and they can help you source a safe alternative treatment.

How do Elleste Duet tablets work?

As menopause approaches, the ovaries produce less oestrogen resulting in symptoms such as night sweats, irregular menstruation patterns and vaginal dryness. Estradiol replaces these lost hormones, helping to ease these issues.

For women who haven't had a hysterectomy, oestrogen causes the growth of the womb lining. If this grows without the progesterone to stop it, the result may be endometrial cancer. Progesterone (norethisterone) is in this combination treatment to combat the risk.

Lifestyle changes to improve menopause symptoms

There are various lifestyle changes that you can implement to make a difference in your menopause symptoms. Try the following:

• Avoid consuming caffeine
• Avoid Smoking
• Cut back on alcohol
• Stop eating spicy foods
• Only wear loose and breathable items of clothing
• Exercise regularly
• Increase your vitamin D intake
• Use moisturisers and lubricants for vaginal dryness

These lifestyle changes can decrease the occurrence of hot flashes and night sweats.

Elleste Solo vs Elleste Duet

The main difference between these HRTs is that Elleste Solo tablets contain only estradiol (oestrogen). On the other hand, Elleste Duet contains both estradiol and norethisterone (oestrogen and progesterone). Since the Elleste Solo tablet does not contain progesterone, it is only suitable for individuals who have had a hysterectomy or people with an intrauterine system (IUS/Mirena coil).

Elleste Duet vs Elleste Duet Conti

Elleste Duet Conti gives you a steady dose of oestrogen and progestogen daily, meaning you will not get your period every month. In contrast, Elleste Duet only has 16 days of estradiol and 12 days of combined estradiol and norethisterone. This means that Elleste Duet is ideal for women who still have a menstrual cycle, while Elleste Duet Conti is better suited for those who have not gotten a natural period for about 12 months or more.