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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Trixiebell on June 14, 2021, 05:19:33 PM

Title: Estrogen
Post by: Trixiebell on June 14, 2021, 05:19:33 PM

I’m just starting HRT is it ok to rub the gel on the outer part of the top of my leg or does it have to be on the inner thigh
Thankyou

Title: Re: Estrogen
Post by: Hurdity on June 14, 2021, 06:44:14 PM

Anywhere ideally on lower  part of trunk ie below waist. Re Estrogel alone (ie not Sandrena or patches) - instructions also say upper arms. If it's Sandrena it is best to rub in, but oestrogel is formulated differently and no need to rub (according to most instructions I've read unless they've changed!) - just spread on the skin. At least apply it consistently whichever way/site you choose.

Hurdity x

Title: Re: Estrogen
Post by: Dandelion on June 19, 2021, 01:12:27 PM

When I used gel I put it on my lower arms. It was oestrogel.
Sorry for thread hijack, was I wrong to do that? I found lower arms more convenient.