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Author Topic: How To Reduce Oestrogel Dose?  (Read 676 times)

Mumto3

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How To Reduce Oestrogel Dose?
« on: October 01, 2024, 12:30:09 PM »

I increased by Oestrogel dose from 2 pumps to 3 over the past 3 months.  I've not felt any benefit really, in fact I seem to be feeling worse hormonally.  So I'd like to go back to the 2 pumps.  How do I reduce my Oestrogel dose to get back to that?  Is there a recommended way of reducing the dose?

Thank you for any feedback.
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CLKD

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Re: How To Reduce Oestrogel Dose?
« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2024, 12:51:17 PM »

How often are U using the extra dose?   
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Suziemc

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Re: How To Reduce Oestrogel Dose?
« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2024, 12:53:06 PM »

Not sure if there is a "correct" way, maybe someone with more experience will come along shortly.

When I was trying to find my optimum dose I increased from 3 to 4 but found that too much so decided to drop down to 3.5 pumps. That worked for me for a while.

If you don't feel comfortable dropping straight back down to 3 (which is what I would do) then maybe dispense half a dose for a few days so your body gets used to less oestrogen.
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Mumto3

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Re: How To Reduce Oestrogel Dose?
« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2024, 01:01:21 PM »

Hi CLKD

I use 3 pumps every day.  2 pumps in the morning, 1 pump at bedtime.

When I was on 2 pumps, I was using 1 pump in the morning, 1 pump at bedtime.
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Mumto3

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Re: How To Reduce Oestrogel Dose?
« Reply #4 on: October 01, 2024, 01:03:20 PM »

Hi Suziemc

Yes my body is very sensitive to hormonal changes, so that sounds like a plan.  Thank you.
« Last Edit: October 01, 2024, 01:23:54 PM by Mumto3 »
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sheila99

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Re: How To Reduce Oestrogel Dose?
« Reply #5 on: October 01, 2024, 01:06:15 PM »

You can reduce it in the same manner you increased it, the result will be the same whichever way you do it. If you're feeling worse on 3 pumps personally I'd reduce it pretty quickly but completely up to you which way you feel comfortable with.
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Mumto3

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Re: How To Reduce Oestrogel Dose?
« Reply #6 on: October 01, 2024, 01:09:57 PM »

Hi Sheila99

Thank you, that makes sense what you say.
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