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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Chi chi on September 08, 2015, 09:06:38 AM

Title: Oestrogel how many pumps to shut off ovaries
Post by: Chi chi on September 08, 2015, 09:06:38 AM
I'm currently on 3 pumps a day and wondered if this is enough to shut my ovaries down?
Title: Re: Oestrogel how many pumps to shut off ovaries
Post by: Hurdity on September 08, 2015, 09:47:32 AM
That question is technical Estelle and Prof Studd would defo know this! Isn't there something about this on his website especially in relation to hormones and depression, and size patch needed for this purpose? Maybe 200 mcg patch I seem to recall?  You would need to check. If that was the case then 3 pumps is not equivalent - but you have an implant so not sure. You would have to have levels measured and ask the Prof this, if this is what you're wanting. Sorry to sound so vague!

Hurdity x
Title: Re: Oestrogel how many pumps to shut off ovaries
Post by: Chi chi on September 08, 2015, 09:56:25 AM
No not at all Hurdity, your replies are always helpful  ;)
Hmm even his name just fills me with dread at the moment  ::) I replied to his email saying that I think he has maybe go me mixed up with another patient as I've NEVER felt good on the implants and I did in fact have a testosterone implant already! And a double dose at that! That he did! No reply!  >:(
I'm also still waiting for Dr Evans secretary to contact me with regards to an appointment, I'm just so fed up of waiting  :-\ I'm trying to be patient but it's difficult when I feel so desperate to feel better  :-\
I think from what I've been told that the implant should be wearing off about now as it's been 6 months
Title: Re: Oestrogel how many pumps to shut off ovaries
Post by: Hurdity on September 08, 2015, 07:06:57 PM
I think Briony might be able to help with that question?

Hurdity x