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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: vintagefiend on September 06, 2021, 09:32:52 AM

Title: difference between estrogel and estradot
Post by: vintagefiend on September 06, 2021, 09:32:52 AM
Hello,

could anyone explain the difference in make-up/chemistry between estrogel and estradot
i've looked online but am unclear.
my private gynae consultant did state that where estrogel is natural, estradot is synthetic.
at least i think that's what she said! she might have said estrogel bioidentical whereas estradot not
or is that one and the same thing??
when i look online i find that estradot is described as bioidentical too, so i'm confused but i know my gynae said there was some fundamental difference

thanks :)
Title: Re: difference between estrogel and estradot
Post by: Dotty on September 06, 2021, 09:49:14 AM
hi as far as I know, both estradot and oestrogel are body identical. They both contain a natural oestrogen. The only difference is that one is a gel and one is a patch. They re both transdermal oestrogen. x
Title: Re: difference between estrogel and estradot
Post by: Wrensong on September 06, 2021, 09:51:09 AM
Agree with Dotty & had just answered this (with a link) where you raised it on your other thread!
Wx
Title: Re: difference between estrogel and estradot
Post by: vintagefiend on September 06, 2021, 07:45:54 PM
thank you dotty and wrensong
wrensong i'll go and check out the link pronto!!
i forget how many threads i have on the go ::)
Title: Re: difference between estrogel and estradot
Post by: Wrensong on September 07, 2021, 08:22:25 AM
Posting here, for any future readers, both the links I put in reply to same question on your other thread.  The 2nd link shows the range of oestrogen replacement products (tablets, patches, gel & spray) classed as body identical.

https://www.menopausedoctor.co.uk/professionals/menopause-and-body-identical-hrt

https://www.menopausedoctor.co.uk/menopause/hrt-the-different-ingredients-brands-and-strengths-available
:)