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[FunFifty]

Hello there, I hope someone can give me light at the end of my tunnel?  I started Oestrogel 2 x pumps a day on Sunday 22/10.  I am not noticing any difference as yet.  Really bad hot flushes and PMT like symptoms still.  Any body any experience on the Oestrogel and how long until the positive effects kick in?  Hoping for some relief soon!    Look forward to hearing from you.  x

[Taz2]

Hi FunFifty. I am not on a gel HRT but the patches can kick in as quickly as forty eight hours to relieve flushes (other symptoms take longer) but I believe that HRT can take a few weeks to kick in for some women. It also depends on how low your oestrogen levels were when you started.  Are you using a progesterone too or don't you have a uterus to protect?

Taz x

[Dancinggirl]

Funfifty - as Tazz has said - it can take time for the oestrogen levels to build up.  I used Oestrogel for many years and it's great. If you are starting with low oestrogen levels it can take 2-4 weeks for benefits to be felt.
Early days for you right now - are you applying to inner thighs on clean unmoisturised skin?  Avoid even moisturising shower gels as these might effect absorption. DG x

[Annie0710]

I switched from one hrt to oestrogel because night sweats returned and the gel stopped them within a few days x

[FunFifty]

Hi all, Thanks so much for the helpful replies.  I am 50 and peri menopausal. Have been prescribed Utrogestan 200mg to take for 12 days as still have uterus. I am applying mid inner thighs in the morning on clean dry skin.   Is this the best place for absorption?  Thanks FunFifty x

[Annie0710]

For me, absorption was better top inner thighs (close to vagina) than nearer the knee inner thigh