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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Loulou1960 on April 09, 2018, 01:19:53 PM

Title: Oestrogel and hand luggage
Post by: Loulou1960 on April 09, 2018, 01:19:53 PM
Hi ladies..commenced oestrogel, working well,but anyone know best way to take on holiday as usually just take hand luggage..should I dispense 14 blobs into a 100ml bottle or get letter from GP 're medication,to get through security.
Cheers Lou Lou.
Title: Re: Oestrogel and hand luggage
Post by: Stephjkm on April 09, 2018, 01:29:25 PM
I flew with easyjet last week with hand luggage only. Oestrogel fits in the plastic bag of liquids that you are permitted, no questions asked.
Title: Re: Oestrogel and hand luggage
Post by: Loulou1960 on April 09, 2018, 02:51:00 PM
Steph,that's brilliant,thank you
Loulou
Title: Re: Oestrogel and hand luggage
Post by: Stephjkm on April 09, 2018, 08:09:09 PM
I did ask the pharmacy to label the pump, not the box, and took a copy of my prescription just in case there was an issue, but it wasn't needed. I flew through Gatwick.
Title: Re: Oestrogel and hand luggage
Post by: Optimist on April 09, 2018, 09:15:15 PM
I flew from Luton with EasyJet 25th March and no problems at all. I had it in one clear 200x200cm plastic ziplock Ikea bag! (With other liquids) and it was fine. I took the box with my prescription label on just in case but it wasn't needed.
Title: Re: Oestrogel and hand luggage
Post by: lizzog on April 10, 2018, 03:52:17 PM
I flew last Summer and had the indignity of having to dispense some into a deodorant lid as they wouldn't let me through with it, much to the amusement of my 15 year old daughter  ;D
When I flew last October I made sure I took my prescription with me!!!
Title: Re: Oestrogel and hand luggage
Post by: Optimist on April 10, 2018, 08:11:59 PM
Must admit I took back up patches (some remaining from previous hrt) just in case as I was a bit nervous re customs!!
Title: Re: Oestrogel and hand luggage
Post by: Mary G on April 11, 2018, 05:58:03 PM
There is no problem with carrying Oestrogel in hand luggage, it is under the limit.  You just have to use a clear plastic bag at the UK end of your journey. 
Title: Re: Oestrogel and hand luggage
Post by: Stephjkm on April 13, 2018, 12:09:50 AM
Flew from Athens to UK today. Oestrogel.in the plastic bag in hand luggage - no questions asked.