At EveryWoman Health, we have a holistic approach to menopause care and take into consideration your personal beliefs and lifestyle choices when developing individualised management plans.
The purpose of this post is to provide information for Vegans on the excipients contained in different HRT treatments to help with their decision-making.
* Please note that the list below is not exhaustive – there are further details in the referenced article.
Vegan (Plant-Based):
Oestrogel
Sandrena Gel
Estradot patches
Evorel patches
Femseven patches
Lenzetto spray
Cyclogest
Androfeme
Tostran
Testogel
Testim
Estring
Ovestin
Not Vegan (Contains Animal Products / Lactose) :
Premarin/ Prempak C / Premique – contain equine oestrogen.
Indivina/ Tridestra/ Bijuve – contain gelatin.
Duavive – contains equine oestrogen + lactose.
Utrogestan – contains gelatin (and soy).
Mirena intrauterine system – contains animal tallow.
Most oral HRT – contain lactose.
Reference: Hawkins, A., (2022). Dietary restrictions – Ingredients and excipients in Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) products. Post Reproductive Health Vol 28 (2), 107 – 110