Menopause Matters Forum

Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Shannonplussed on October 20, 2020, 04:26:52 PM

Title: 1 pump estrogel: same arm or alternate?
Post by: Shannonplussed on October 20, 2020, 04:26:52 PM

For those using 1 pump estrogel daily, do you apply to the same arm each day, or alternate? Does it matter or not, and why?

Title: Re: 1 pump estrogel: same arm or alternate?
Post by: jillydoll on October 21, 2020, 07:24:52 PM

Think your supposed to alternate between places everyday..
I'm not on that, I'm on tablet form now, but when I used Sandrena, I used my thighs to apply it, different one everyday.
I think it's something to do with absorbing the gel. But not quite sure. x

Title: Re: 1 pump estrogel: same arm or alternate?
Post by: Cassie on October 21, 2020, 07:52:53 PM

I apply it to alternate legs at night, and I rub it in till its dried,  have done the same routine for 15 yrs, works very well.

Title: Re: 1 pump estrogel: same arm or alternate?
Post by: Dotty on October 22, 2020, 07:04:19 AM

Hi I don’t think it really matters. I use 4 pumps of gel every morning .... 2 on each outer arm . X

Title: Re: 1 pump estrogel: same arm or alternate?
Post by: Uptick on October 22, 2020, 05:42:24 PM

Oestrogel leaflet used to advise to alternate sites of application, but not any more. Sandrena leaflet says 'Apply the gel to a different side of your body each day'. The reason behind this advice is just to reduce possible skin irritation caused by the fillers, particularly ethanol.