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[Mintea]

I have just been to collect my prescription for Evorel Conti and have been told there is a national shortage of Evorel Conti and they can't get it. Can anyone suggest anything else? I'm a bit wary of using utrogestan again as I bled really heavily when I used it for 3 months. My GPs not very knowledgeable unfortunately. All suggestions appreciated.

[Dotty]

I would try other chemists. x

[Mintea]

The pharmacy is an independent one and they said they can't get any anywhere.

[Flossieteacake]

That happened to me too. The pharmacist suggested I request Estraderm instead. I hope you can get that sorted out. I requested it and have to wait to get an appointment.

[Mintea]

Hi Flosseteacake

The dr has just suggested femseven conti if it's available or to try utrogestan and estrogel again. She seemed to think that just because I bled heavily to start with I wouldn't necessarily again.
Which progesterone are you using with the estraderm?

Mintea x

[Flossieteacake]

I have had a lot of difficulties with the progesterone. I spoke to a menopause DR who has suggested I take 2 destrogel a day as I am on 1 a day already and have not had any side effects. He also prescribed Evorel 25 to start with. I am sorry as I know that is of no help to you.

[Mintea]

That's interesting, I haven't heard of that combination before. Its good that you're not having any side effects. I felt very doped up and drowsy on the utrogestan but the dr said this was very unusual which surprised me. I thought she was implying that it was me not the utrogestan. I should have directed her to this forum! I'm a bit worried about bleeding starting with a change of regime and feeling rubbish again.

[Taz2]

It should be available which is worrying if you can't find it anywhere https://thebms.org.uk/2022/01/british-menopause-society-further-update-on-hrt-supply-shortages-20-january-2022/

[Flossieteacake]

That's interesting, I haven't heard of that combination before. Its good that you're not having any side effects. I felt very doped up and drowsy on the utrogestan but the dr said this was very unusual which surprised me. I thought she was implying that it was me not the utrogestan. I should have directed her to this forum! I'm a bit worried about bleeding starting with a change of regime and feeling rubbish again.

I also had not heard of that combination. I am not even sure I can tolerate it yet as I am still waiting to get the patches from the GP. I too felt drowsy on ultrogestan. I notice GPs often say side effects are unusual but if you read the leaflet the medication comes with, there are long lists! I can understand your concerns. It is hard when starting new HRT. I really hope this works for you.

[Mintea]

It should be available which is worrying if you can't find it anywhere https://thebms.org.uk/2022/01/british-menopause-society-further-update-on-hrt-supply-shortages-20-january-2022/

Thanks for the link. It's a bit strange that it says its fully available.

[Taz2]

I have a friend on it who got hers on Friday no bother (South of England)

[Mintea]

I have a friend on it who got hers on Friday no bother (South of England)

I wonder if it's a regional shortage - I'm in the North.

[Taz2]

Maybe. It's always worth phoning other pharmacies as even if there is a delay in deliveries some may have stock left. 

[Mintea]

Yes, good idea thanks, I'll try that tomorrow.

[Mintea]

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I also had not heard of that combination. I am not even sure I can tolerate it yet as I am still waiting to get the patches from the GP. I too felt drowsy on ultrogestan. I notice GPs often say side effects are unusual but if you read the leaflet the medication comes with, there are long lists! I can understand your concerns. It is hard when starting new HRT. I really hope this works for you.
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Thankyou, I hope you get on well with your new regime as well.