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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: wuzzie on August 18, 2019, 07:36:24 PM

Title: Estrogel Dose compared to Elleste Conti Duet
Post by: wuzzie on August 18, 2019, 07:36:24 PM

I am currently trying 3 pumps of estrogel upped from 2 as I still seem to be having symptoms (although maybe they are a bit less on 3 than 2) - waking early, nausea, anxiety, buzzing feelings, etc.  I was on Elleste Conti Duet and felt fine on that but wanted to come off and use a more natural Estrogen.  My question is how does the gel compare in dosage terms to the Elleste because I am still not feeling 100% on the 3 pumps.  I've been on the 3 pumps for about a week now,

Also, does anyone else experience these weird buzzing/vibrating feelings inside almost like an inner shaking thing?  Is it low Estrogen?

Title: Re: Estrogel Dose compared to Elleste Conti Duet
Post by: Dotty on August 18, 2019, 07:46:15 PM

Hi yes I used to get the awful internal shaking, buzzing thing. It was horribly. It was low oestrogen for me.

Equivalent dosage for a Elleste Duet Conti would be 2 pumps, but that’s only a rough guide .

You will need to give it time for the gel to work x

Title: Re: Estrogel Dose compared to Elleste Conti Duet
Post by: wuzzie on August 18, 2019, 07:51:14 PM

I have been on the two pumps for 9 months but only just increased to 3.  Because I am post menopause I wonder whether I need more Estrogen than I did....?

Title: Re: Estrogel Dose compared to Elleste Conti Duet
Post by: Dotty on August 18, 2019, 07:53:09 PM

Its very possible that you do. I'm post meno and on 4 pumps x

Title: Re: Estrogel Dose compared to Elleste Conti Duet
Post by: wuzzie on August 18, 2019, 08:00:57 PM

Thanks Dotty.  I'll keep on the 3 for a while and see if it improves.