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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Dandelion on October 03, 2019, 10:15:51 AM

Title: Question after applying oestrogel
Post by: Dandelion on October 03, 2019, 10:15:51 AM

I am about to try oestrogel for the first time tonight, please could anyone advise  me if it is safe to put my pyjamas on straight after applying the gel,?
If not, how long should I wait with bare skin?

Sorry if this sounds a silly question.

Title: Re: Question after applying oestrogel
Post by: Sammiejane on October 03, 2019, 10:18:14 AM

Hi

You need to allow the gel to dry before applying clothing about 5 mins

I apply to my inner thighs allow it to try before getting in the duvet as I sleep naked .

Title: Re: Question after applying oestrogel
Post by: Cassie on October 03, 2019, 10:21:57 AM

I rub it over the entire length of one leg, I alternate legs, and have done this for over 15 yrs. Never used it anywhere else and I do it in bed at night and it dries immediately, I roll my pj leg down and go to sleep. I only use one pump though so it dries almost instantly.

Title: Re: Question after applying oestrogel
Post by: Tinkerbell on October 03, 2019, 10:27:51 AM

I use two pumps at night and one in morning, i find it needs about 10 minutes to dry on me.

Title: Re: Question after applying oestrogel
Post by: Sammiejane on October 03, 2019, 10:29:20 AM

Have any of you ladies experienced hairloss on the gel ?

Title: Re: Question after applying oestrogel
Post by: Dandelion on October 03, 2019, 10:36:47 AM

Hi Thanks for your replies.
I have to use 3 pumps as i am on 75mcg evorel at the moment and apparently 3 pumps is the equivalent.
In an email to Dr Currie a few weeks ago, she told me I had to apply it in 3 different places, mid inner thighs and outer arm.
It says on the pack to avoid the genital area but isn't the top of the mid inner thigh near the genital area?
Thanks

Title: Re: Question after applying oestrogel
Post by: Ladybt28 on October 03, 2019, 01:35:52 PM

I have to use 4 pumps and I never use it at night, always in the morning.  Always 2 pumps on each thigh and so as it is quite a bit I just rub hard and then wait for it to dry so its not sticky and get dressed. Mostly it is on both thighs but once a month (when I remember really.... ::)) I put it on the inside of the tops of my arms and shoulder.  To be honest it hasn't made any noticeable difference to me where I put it. x

Title: Re: Question after applying oestrogel
Post by: Dandelion on October 03, 2019, 02:00:48 PM

Quote from: Ladybt28 on October 03, 2019, 01:35:52 PM

I have to use 4 pumps and I never use it at night, always in the morning.  Always 2 pumps on each thigh and so as it is quite a bit I just rub hard and then wait for it to dry so its not sticky and get dressed. Mostly it is on both thighs but once a month (when I remember really.... ::)) I put it on the inside of the tops of my arms and shoulder.  To be honest it hasn't made any noticeable difference to me where I put it. x

Thank you.

Title: Re: Question after applying oestrogel
Post by: Dandelion on October 03, 2019, 03:59:26 PM

Quote from: stellajane on October 03, 2019, 03:17:49 PM

I've noticed if you apply it to warm skin after a bath it absorbs faster.

Thanks, how long does it take if you haven't had a bath?