Buy HRT & Menopause Treatment Online

You can buy HRT privately in the UK. At Click2Pharmacy, you can buy HRT medication online following a consultation with one of our licensed pharmacists. After completing a short online consultation form, we will review your medical history and symptoms to determine if HRT medication online is suitable for you. Once approved, your prescription medication for menopause will be delivered discreetly to your door.

Menopause typically starts between the ages of 45 and 55, with the average age being around 51. However, it can happen earlier or later for some women. If you experience menopause before the age of 45, it’s called early menopause, and before 40, it’s known as premature menopause or premature ovarian insufficiency. The years leading up to menopause, when symptoms begin but periods haven’t stopped completely, are called perimenopause and can start several years before your final period.

HRT is most effective when started under the age of 60 or within 10 years of your menopause beginning. Starting HRT during this window provides the best symptom relief and the greatest health benefits, including protection for your bones and potentially your heart.

If you’ve gone through early menopause (before 45), HRT is particularly important and should be continued at least until the average age of natural menopause (around 51) to protect your long-term health.

HRT doesn’t directly cause weight loss, but it can help manage some of the factors that contribute to weight gain during menopause. Many women find it easier to maintain their weight on HRT because it can improve energy levels, sleep quality, and mood, making it easier to stay active and make healthy lifestyle choices. Some women do experience bloating when they first start HRT, but this usually settles down after a few months.

HRT doesn’t provide contraception. If you’re under 50 and still having periods, you’ll need to continue using contraception for two years after your last period. If you’re over 50, you should use contraception for one year after your last period.

You can use most forms of contraception alongside HRT, including condoms, the copper coil, or the Mirena coil (which can also provide the progesterone part of your HRT). The combined contraceptive pill isn’t usually recommended alongside HRT.

Most women notice some improvement in their symptoms within a few weeks of starting HRT, though it can take up to three months to feel the full benefits. Hot flushes and night sweats often improve within a few weeks, while other symptoms like mood changes, sleep problems, and vaginal dryness may take a bit longer to get better. It’s important to give your treatment at least three months before deciding whether it’s working for you or if you need to try a different type or dose.

Sequential HRT can help regulate your cycle and reduce bleeding. If you’re struggling with heavy periods, you might also benefit from treatments specifically for heavy bleeding, like tranexamic acid or mefenamic acid, which can be used alongside HRT.

The Mirena coil is another excellent option, as it provides both the progesterone component of HRT and significantly reduces menstrual bleeding. If heavy periods persist despite treatment, speak to your GP as you may need further investigation.

If your menopausal symptoms haven’t improved after three months on prescribed HRT, or if they’ve improved but not completely resolved, you might need a higher dose. Signs that your dose might be too low include persistent hot flushes, continued sleep problems, ongoing mood changes, or persistent vaginal dryness. During your consultation, our pharmacists can assess your symptoms and recommend whether a dose adjustment might help. It’s important not to adjust your dose yourself without professional advice.

HRT is definitely suitable after a hysterectomy. In fact, if you’ve had your womb removed, you only need oestrogen-only HRT rather than combined HRT. This is because you don’t need progesterone to protect your womb lining. Oestrogen-only HRT is very effective at relieving menopausal symptoms and is available in various forms, including tablets, patches, and gels. If you’ve had a hysterectomy due to endometriosis, you might still need combined HRT, so it’s worth discussing your specific situation during your consultation.

It depends on the type of HRT you’re taking. If you’re on sequential (cyclical) HRT, you should expect a regular monthly bleed similar to a period. If you’re taking continuous combined HRT, you might experience some irregular bleeding or spotting during the first few months as your body adjusts, but this should stop. Any bleeding after the first six months on continuous HRT, or any unusually heavy or prolonged bleeding, should be checked by your GP as it could indicate an underlying problem that needs investigation.

HRT isn’t suitable for everyone. You should avoid HRT if you have or have had breast cancer, certain types of womb or ovarian cancer, unexplained vaginal bleeding, untreated high blood pressure, liver disease, a history of blood clots, or if you’ve had a heart attack or stroke. If you’re pregnant or think you might be pregnant, you also shouldn’t take HRT. During your online consultation, our pharmacists will carefully review your medical history to make sure HRT is safe for you, or they’ll advise you to speak with your GP if there are any concerns.