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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Rufus657 on October 23, 2023, 09:48:35 AM

Title: Utrogestan 100mg
Post by: Rufus657 on October 23, 2023, 09:48:35 AM

Hi all. Advice please. I’m 66 and  I’m on Evorel 25 patch with  Utrogestan 200mg tabs.

I have always bled on anything else but fine so far since I started in June. 

I started with 100mg Utro orally but  felt ill so am now taking 100mg vaginally .

All has  been well until recent annoying itching over head and neck and abdomen and the night sweats have started

What shall I do ? Shall I up the Utro dose to 200mg vaginally. Is that ok? Will that help all this. 🙏

Title: Re: Utrogestan 100mg
Post by: Penguin on October 23, 2023, 10:36:42 AM

If you are having night sweats you could possibly need more estrogen now rather than progesterone.

Also utrogestan, I have found out recently, is thermogenic. I only take it for 12 days per month but massively overheat 24/7 on those days. Not sure how increasing utrogestan would help at all tbh.

Title: Re: Utrogestan 100mg
Post by: jorainbow on October 23, 2023, 10:39:15 AM

Penguin that's really interesting as I tried utrogestan and started with night sweats where I had none prior

Title: Re: Utrogestan 100mg
Post by: Dotty on October 23, 2023, 10:41:25 AM

hi itching and night sweats are usually signs that your oestrogen is too low. x

Title: Re: Utrogestan 100mg
Post by: Rufus657 on October 23, 2023, 12:16:30 PM

Thanks  all, that’s helpful.

So I could  add a pump of oestrogen as I can’t see a doctor quickly. I do have oestrogel at hand that I could use. 🤔

Title: Re: Utrogestan 100mg
Post by: Penguin on October 23, 2023, 12:25:38 PM

You could but if you are sensitive to fluctuations, I'd do half a pump and then increase to a whole pump. Or could you add half a patch?

Either way, just make one change at a time so you can see what it working/ not working.

Title: Re: Utrogestan 100mg
Post by: Rufus657 on October 23, 2023, 12:40:24 PM

Thanks Penguin I’ll  try this.

Just one other thought.
Another single step to consider away from the oestrogen increase.

Should I opt to up the Utro dose or keep it the same ..

or do you think the issue is all oestrogen related.

Sorry but my head is blown with the whole thing. I’m about to throw in towel and live with the joint pain , dryness , low mood and everything else that we have to put up with.  😞

Title: Re: Utrogestan 100mg
Post by: sheila99 on October 23, 2023, 12:48:03 PM

I would keep it the same for now. It's best to change one thing at once so you what causes any change in symptoms. 100mg every day is normally enough for up to 4 pumps oestrogel though if you are prone to bleeding you might find you require more.

Title: Re: Utrogestan 100mg
Post by: Rufus657 on October 24, 2023, 06:59:18 AM

Thanks everyone. Really helpful 🙏🙏🙏

Title: Re: Utrogestan 100mg
Post by: Hurdity on October 24, 2023, 08:42:02 AM

Hi Rufus

I agree only change one thing and it is most likely to be due to needing more oestrogen. 25 mcg is a very low dose.

Hurdity x

Title: Re: Utrogestan 100mg
Post by: Rufus657 on October 25, 2023, 09:11:41 PM

Thanks Hurdity x