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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Dandelion on October 13, 2014, 03:21:39 PM

Title: separate oestradiol and prog for peri
Post by: Dandelion on October 13, 2014, 03:21:39 PM

Hello

I'm going to the doctors tomorow armed with Dr Currie's emails which agree that I can take patches. She also agrees that I can take utrogestan, and I have the pharmmacy PIP code, so she cannot hopefully deny me it.

My question is, what would I do for oestrogen?
Dr Curries letter doesn't mention oestrogel.
Is there a separate patch with oestrogen only, that I can take along with my utrogestan?

Dr Currie has given me her email address in cast my GP has any queries.

thanks

Title: Re: separate oestradiol and prog for peri
Post by: Hurdity on October 13, 2014, 04:30:54 PM

They're all listed here:
http://www.menopausematters.co.uk/treatafter.php

Scroll down to find them at various strengths. I imagine you may start on 50 mcg. I use Estradot which is small and I find it sticks well - although you may keep having to check it's stuck if you sweat a lot.

Good luck

Hurdity x

Title: Re: separate oestradiol and prog for peri
Post by: Liz on October 13, 2014, 06:57:45 PM

I've got Oestrogel to go  with my Utrogestan, but did have Estradot before.

Good luck with your appointment tomorrow - let us know how it goes.

Title: Re: separate oestradiol and prog for peri
Post by: Dandelion on October 14, 2014, 01:18:38 AM

thanks I'll mention estradot.