Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Mumto3 on October 01, 2024, 12:30:09 PM
-
I increased by Oestrogel dose from 2 pumps to 3 over the past 3 months. I've not felt any benefit really, in fact I seem to be feeling worse hormonally. So I'd like to go back to the 2 pumps. How do I reduce my Oestrogel dose to get back to that? Is there a recommended way of reducing the dose?
Thank you for any feedback.
-
How often are U using the extra dose?
-
Not sure if there is a "correct" way, maybe someone with more experience will come along shortly.
When I was trying to find my optimum dose I increased from 3 to 4 but found that too much so decided to drop down to 3.5 pumps. That worked for me for a while.
If you don't feel comfortable dropping straight back down to 3 (which is what I would do) then maybe dispense half a dose for a few days so your body gets used to less oestrogen.
-
Hi CLKD
I use 3 pumps every day. 2 pumps in the morning, 1 pump at bedtime.
When I was on 2 pumps, I was using 1 pump in the morning, 1 pump at bedtime.
-
Hi Suziemc
Yes my body is very sensitive to hormonal changes, so that sounds like a plan. Thank you.
-
You can reduce it in the same manner you increased it, the result will be the same whichever way you do it. If you're feeling worse on 3 pumps personally I'd reduce it pretty quickly but completely up to you which way you feel comfortable with.
-
Hi Sheila99
Thank you, that makes sense what you say.