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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: PK39 on September 30, 2024, 05:35:57 PM

Title: Gepretix
Post by: PK39 on September 30, 2024, 05:35:57 PM

Hi
Feeling some side affects from progesterone. On 14 days on 14 days off.
Can I use two tablets at night vaginally? And sorry if TMI but do I have to insert it quite far in?
Thanks

Title: Re: Gepretix
Post by: CLKD on September 30, 2024, 06:49:22 PM

Hi nowt is too much info on here ........ we've seen it and felt it all !

How many weeks have U been using this?  It's not a drug which I am familiar with, hopefully some1 will be along with advice.

In the meantime, you could look up 'gepretix' in the search box and read any threads.  If none there, do tell us more.

What your periods were doing, which symptom you would like to ease first etc..

Title: Re: Gepretix
Post by: PK39 on September 30, 2024, 07:02:30 PM

Thanks for replying! It’s just progesterone like utrogestan. I have been on HRT for 3 months now and started with mirena coil and estrogel. But the coil did not suit me so I am on progesterone tablets however feeling quite a lot of side effects from this when on the 14 days using them.

I am just not sure on vaginal use as it’s off license.

Title: Re: Gepretix
Post by: CLKD on September 30, 2024, 07:06:52 PM

Hopefully once the Panorama programme has aired ......... others will be along with proper advice  ::)

Title: Re: Gepretix
Post by: CLKD on September 30, 2024, 07:12:25 PM

Have a lookC at personal experiences room, there's some there using 'gepretix' ;-)

Title: Re: Gepretix
Post by: sheila99 on October 01, 2024, 09:09:31 AM

Many of us use it vaginally. The normal dose for utrogestan is 2x100mg x 12 days, days 15-26. Just push ot up as far as you can.  I'm assuming gepretex use is the same as utrogestan as it's supposed to be the cheaper replacement for it.

Title: Re: Gepretix
Post by: Dandelion on October 01, 2024, 01:24:41 PM

I was changed from utrogestan to gepretix and I notice no difference, other than the gepretix capsule is more oval shaped.

Title: Re: Gepretix
Post by: PK39 on October 01, 2024, 05:49:05 PM

Ok thank you for the responses!

Title: Re: Gepretix
Post by: Suchfun on October 09, 2024, 06:24:55 AM

Hi there, I was moved on to Gepretix progesterone from Utrogestan 3 months ago and I keep waking at night. My sleeping is not as good as when I was on Utrogestan, so I’m going to ask for Utrogestan when I have my review at the doctors this week.

Title: Re: Gepretix
Post by: Kathleen on October 09, 2024, 07:18:30 AM

Hello ladies.

I wonder if Gepretix has a weaker effect? If so this may cause problems for some of us but it might be a bonus for anyone struggling with Utrogestan. 

Just a thought ladies.

Wishing you all well.

K.

Title: Re: Gepretix
Post by: galare73 on October 09, 2024, 08:12:39 AM

I’m off to the gp this morning regarding this as orally the tablets are irritating my stomach. The prog patch gives me awful side effects.
I will see what my gp says.

Title: Re: Gepretix
Post by: Dandelion on November 04, 2024, 09:59:33 PM

Not to invalidate the experiences of women who have had issues with Gepretix, I just started back on it after utro, and not noticed anything. Maybe it affects women differently.

Title: Re: Gepretix
Post by: AmandaJR on November 04, 2024, 10:07:43 PM

I was swapped to these about 9 months ago and haven’t felt any difference.