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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: AndieM on May 23, 2019, 08:28:41 PM

Title: Estrogel dosage
Post by: AndieM on May 23, 2019, 08:28:41 PM

Hi Eveyone
I've just been prescribed Estrogel and Utrogestin, I'm 48 and peri menopausal, I'm going to take 200mg of the Utrogestin on days 15-26 but not sure about the Estrogel. On the box it's says to be used as directed but my doctor didn't say what dosage to take. In the instructions it's says the usual dosage is 2 pumps daily but as I'm new to this should I start of with 1?

Any advice would be great :)

Title: Re: Estrogel dosage
Post by: sheila99 on May 23, 2019, 08:59:17 PM

I was prescribed two pumps when I started on it in peri.

Title: Re: Estrogel dosage
Post by: Annie0710 on May 24, 2019, 05:15:30 AM

Start with one pump and increase as necessary.  Your can even halve the pump which makes the gel my favourite type of oestrogen x

Title: Re: Estrogel dosage
Post by: AndieM on May 24, 2019, 06:12:48 AM

Hi Annie
Would I need to increase on the progesterone phase or just stay on 1 pump for the month and see how I get on? X

Title: Re: Estrogel dosage
Post by: Dotty on May 24, 2019, 06:14:20 AM

Usual starting dosage is 2 pumps. The progesterone stays the same up to 4 pumps. X

Title: Re: Estrogel dosage
Post by: Annie0710 on May 24, 2019, 09:24:35 AM

Quote from: AndieM on May 24, 2019, 06:12:48 AM

Hi Annie
Would I need to increase on the progesterone phase or just stay on 1 pump for the month and see how I get on? X

AndieM
I' have no womb so don't know the answer to that, sorry x

Title: Re: Estrogel dosage
Post by: AndieM on May 24, 2019, 03:30:49 PM

Thank you  :)