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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: DS68 on June 16, 2020, 07:53:16 PM

Title: Strange question!
Post by: DS68 on June 16, 2020, 07:53:16 PM

Hi,
I just read a post on here that said the progesterone tablets prescribed for oral use can also be used vaginally? Is this correct?

Seemed strange but possibly useful !

Title: Re: Strange question!
Post by: CLKD on June 16, 2020, 07:58:52 PM

Nowt is strange  ;). but I can't tell you the answer  ::)

Title: Re: Strange question!
Post by: sheila99 on June 16, 2020, 08:45:11 PM

Utrogestan can be used either way,it's the same capsule and same dose.

Title: Re: Strange question!
Post by: DS68 on June 16, 2020, 09:21:18 PM

I am sorry if this is annoying I just need to be sure....
I have the small round tablets ustrocestan 100 which I'm supposed to take 2 of each night.

The leaflet says for oral use, this is why I'm a bit worried.  I would prefer vaginally as I find tablets mess up my digestive system.

I'm not doubting what your saying but just find it weird it wouldn't say so instruction.

Are there any benefits either way ?

Thanks

Title: Re: Strange question!
Post by: Jeepers on June 16, 2020, 09:25:06 PM

Hi ds68

It doesn't say in the leaflet because it's not licensed in the uk for vaginal use.  However, other countries are.

Have a look on Dr Louise Newsons menopause site, she talks about using it vaginally,

Jeepers xx

Title: Re: Strange question!
Post by: DS68 on June 16, 2020, 09:48:30 PM

Many thanks. Will do x

Title: Re: Strange question!
Post by: sheila99 on June 16, 2020, 10:25:29 PM

I have the 200mg because the gp couldn't find the 100mg. This does say it's for vaginal use but in the UK it's licensed for IVF but not HRT. Seems to be a matter of bureaucracy.