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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Love_vodka on August 09, 2023, 10:52:21 AM

Title: Quick query
Post by: Love_vodka on August 09, 2023, 10:52:21 AM

I'm postmenopausal using Everol patches 75mg past 6 years. I've been using Ovestin 1mg cream nightly over the last week (prescribed as my nocturia is bad at the moment). It goes down to twice a week after 2 weeks nightly.
My breasts have become tender, no other side effects.
Should I continue, is it likely to settle or will I need to decrease my oestrogen patches?
I've not noticed any other side effects.
Thanks

Title: Re: Quick query
Post by: CLKD on August 09, 2023, 11:13:31 AM

It may have bounced the amount of oestrogen = sore breasts, however this should ease after about a week.  No need to drop down to twice a week if the vagina/vulva requires more treatment ;-)

Title: Re: Quick query
Post by: Love_vodka on August 09, 2023, 11:17:37 AM

Perfect thanks CLKD  :)

Title: Re: Quick query
Post by: CLKD on August 09, 2023, 11:25:57 AM

I suggest that if the tenderness continues, use 'ovestin' on alternate nights.

Title: Re: Quick query
Post by: Love_vodka on August 09, 2023, 01:46:27 PM

Great, I did skip last night, so will give tonight a go, thanks again