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General Discussion => New Members => Topic started by: Robb V on April 11, 2018, 12:32:43 PM

Title: Hi - new to MM and new to HRT
Post by: Robb V on April 11, 2018, 12:32:43 PM

As a new by to the forum I Wanted to say Hi everybody - I'm 57 and after my initial (bad) experience with Evorel patches 4 years ago I have only recently felt desperate enough to want to try HRT again. I am on week 3 of Estrogel pump pack / Utrogestan 100mg which I'm taking continuously. So far-so good! My hot flushes have subsided and I'm sleeping better. Am feeling a bit bloated , as if about to mensruate, but that was kind of expected.
In order to be organised I requested a repeat RX from my surgery in plenty of time so as not to run out, however when I presented the RX To my local Lloyds pharmacy I was told that the Estrogel pack is now unavailable for the foreseeable!!!!! Knowing  how popular the Gel pack is I am wondering if anybody else has come across this?? Is there really only one Gel pack to choose from? Does anybody know why the Estrogel pack has become unavailable?

Title: Re: Hi - new to MM and new to HRT
Post by: Dotty on April 11, 2018, 01:10:10 PM

I contacted the manufacturers and was told that Oestrogel would be available this week.....I hope they were telling the truth .

Title: Re: Hi - new to MM and new to HRT
Post by: Robb V on April 11, 2018, 01:33:48 PM

Hi Dotty - thanks for that snippet. I will also try to call them. I'll also see if Boots can order for me.

Title: Re: Hi - new to MM and new to HRT
Post by: Dotty on April 11, 2018, 01:35:20 PM

I'll email them again