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Author Topic: Is three-day progesterone break per month needed still?  (Read 1993 times)

VanillaLover

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Is three-day progesterone break per month needed still?
« on: March 12, 2023, 03:28:23 PM »

As the title really.

Recommended to start continuous progesterone (utrogestan) with my HRT instead of sequential by GP.

Just realised she never mentioned anything about a three days break. I have heard of some people doing this….is it common practise? NHS website just says to be taken every day.

Thanks
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discogirl

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Re: Is three-day progesterone break per month needed still?
« Reply #1 on: March 12, 2023, 03:57:52 PM »

As the title really.

Recommended to start continuous progesterone (utrogestan) with my HRT instead of sequential by GP.

Just realised she never mentioned anything about a three days break. I have heard of some people doing this….is it common practise? NHS website just says to be taken every day.

Thanks

hi vamilla lover

im post meno i dont know where you are in menopause however i take mine continous which if your post meno you usually take it like this.

ive found this though. it may help

it is stated that the continuous regime will cause a lesser withdrawal bleed. The break would aid the oestrogen and progesterone receptors being recovered (like a reset) so helps avoid excessive bleeding or unexplained breakthrough bleeding.

.take care xx
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VanillaLover

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Re: Is three-day progesterone break per month needed still?
« Reply #2 on: March 12, 2023, 04:22:43 PM »

Thank you! The instruction leaflet in the box says days 1-25. But all the NHS literature I’ve seen says to take continuously.


Hmmm….
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Dotty

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Re: Is three-day progesterone break per month needed still?
« Reply #3 on: March 12, 2023, 04:53:20 PM »

Hi you can take it every day if post menopausal x
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sheila99

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Re: Is three-day progesterone break per month needed still?
« Reply #4 on: March 12, 2023, 10:06:39 PM »

It can be useful in late peri as it allows a bleed if there's been a build up. You could try it this way and see what happens, if you don't bleed then go to continuous.
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VanillaLover

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Re: Is three-day progesterone break per month needed still?
« Reply #5 on: March 13, 2023, 08:36:56 AM »

Thank you all
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