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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Lisa1970 on January 18, 2018, 04:22:02 PM

Title: Elleste solo 1mg
Post by: Lisa1970 on January 18, 2018, 04:22:02 PM

Hi I'm
New to this forum so bare with me!
I recently have been prescribed elleste solo 1mg for symptoms of the menopause and have read a few discussions regarding whether it should be given to ladies who haven't had a hysterectomy? This is my first time trying HRT so any advice would be greatly appreciated

Lisa

Title: Re: Elleste solo 1mg
Post by: Dotty on January 18, 2018, 04:25:46 PM

Elleste solo is oestrogen only so for ladies who have had hysterectomy or u can use it with Mirena coil.

Have you had a hysterectomy?

Title: Re: Elleste solo 1mg
Post by: Lisa1970 on January 18, 2018, 04:50:44 PM

No I haven't had a hysterectomy, and don't have the coil fitted either  I'm wondering whether to ring my surgery and double check it's ok for me. What difference would it make?

Title: Re: Elleste solo 1mg
Post by: Dotty on January 18, 2018, 06:34:34 PM

You need progesterone to protect your womb . Taking oestrogen only could lead to the womb lining building up too much.

Ring the surgery and ask for a different hrt

Title: Re: Elleste solo 1mg
Post by: Lisa1970 on January 20, 2018, 02:58:50 PM

Thank you Dotty 👍🏻

Title: Re: Elleste solo 1mg
Post by: Dotty on January 20, 2018, 02:59:45 PM

Lisa - did you get it changed?