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[Susza]

just started to use a patch---Fem Conti---  as the vagifem pessaries are being discontinued in the larger dose, but I only really require it for vaginal atrophy---does anyone else have any experience of taking a transdermal patch for this condition?

[Limpy]

I use Evorel Conti to help with hot flushes mainly, but also vaginal dryness. The flushes are sorted YAY,
but I do need a little extra help. I use Sylk for dryness and gynest cream externally when I remember, again for dryness

[Rowan]

This is very true, In have very good skin and though it might be part genetic I think being on estrogen has helped enormously.

http://pharmaxchange.info/press/2011/03/the-ageing-skin-part-4h-estrogen-and-hormonal-treatments/

[bettyboo22]

 :)Hi All
So is hrt the think to do , i had my mum who had breast cancer and 2 aunts
and that is what has put me off plus i never could take the pill when i was bleeding
but i would like to try it just nervous any comments much appreciated 

[JeanneA]

The thought of getting breast cancer also puts me off HRT.  It is a difficult decision to make.

[La Contessa]

I am sorry to but in, but cannot see how I should create a new thread, and this seemed to relate to my question.  I want to know how many months a gp is permitted to presribe in one go. It is just that I used to get 6 months presribed by other doctors in the same surgery, and now a new doctor only gives me 3 months at a time. Nothing has changed with my health, and the two previous other doctors have moved to another practise. My new doctor doesn't seem to know and I have to go to pick up a new prescription every three months, plus pay two prescription charges as there are two different pill. One of the previous doctors specialised in menopausal matters, and she gave me 6 months each time. I have been on hrt for nearly 2 years now. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Taz2]

Hi La Contessa - my doctor has only ever issued three months at a time but it is on repeat prescription so I just have to phone up and order the next three months. I am checked out for weight, blood pressure etc. every six months.

To start a new thread you just go to the section you want to post in and at the top right of the page there is a "new topic" button. Just click on this and it will start a new thread.

Taz x

[ann123]

GP surgeries can now do what they want regarding the amount of medicines they give per prescription charge, so it will differ from one surgery to the next. Now they all have their own budgets to look after they are becoming more "business" like

[Hurdity]

Unfortunately that is the case.

I used to get 3 months worth and then a new doctor gave me 6 months worth. However last time I went I saw a stand-in doctor and I agreed to reduce my dose of patches a little but when I went to collect my prescription there was only in packet in there ie one month's worth and when I got home there was no repeat prescription.

I queried with the dispensary at the practice and they said the policy had changed - that you only get one month at a time. I can't quite believe this because for under 60's this would be incredibly expensive not to mention inconvenient to have to travel every few weeks to get some more. I have made an appointment with a different doc to see what the score is.

You could try to ask for 6 months again but I expect financial reasons are at the root as ann123 says.

Hurdity x

[ann123]

I do get monthly repeat prescriptions so don't need to go back to the GP.
You can look at the costs of pre paying for a 12month time, look on NHS website, depending on the amount you are spending this may be cheaper, my hubby did this for his blood pressure meds, before he turned 60, now he gets them all free!!!

[La Contessa]

Thank you everyone, cost is at the root of my issue to, at over £15 a time. I will look into it more, but what is interesting to me is that the doctors do not seem to know the facts, as I asked him and he didnt know and the receptionist said 6 months was the highest dose, and she said that 3 months ago! All confusing when we have enough to deal with re menopausal symptoms.
 

[ann123]

You should have a surgery practise manager, they will know what the policy is for your surgery, sorry, we are discussing this on 2 threads!

[La Contessa]

that is my fault ann being a green horn when it comes to posting

[Rowan]

Good to know for ladies who have been advised to come off HRT at 60, I think they should be able to  change to a 0.14 patch to maintain therapeutic benefits.

 http://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/Abstract/2004/09000/Effects_of_Ultralow_Dose_Transdermal_Estradiol_on.4.aspx 

[Taz2]

Thanks SL. I wonder if that would be strong enough to combat hot sweats though and by unopposed does it mean no progesterone added? It;s a bit technical for me!

Taz x