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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: sadielouise78 on January 15, 2025, 08:28:18 PM

Title: Taking Oestrogel on a plane
Post by: sadielouise78 on January 15, 2025, 08:28:18 PM

I'm not sure if this is a strange question or not really. We've got a night flight coming up for 19 hours and I'll need my Oestrogel during the flight. Has anyone had problems taking it through security??

Maybe I'm overthinking it 😕 😔 🙃

Title: Re: Taking Oestrogel on a plane
Post by: Dazedandconfused on January 15, 2025, 08:37:17 PM

I always take mine in hand luggage.  The canister size is under the amount allowed in liquids so all good.

Just be aware that some security let you take it separately in hand luggage, some say it needs to be in your liquids bag in hand luggage. Depends on the person checking. 

I've only had it taken away to check once at security and it was returned very quickly.  Apart from that it's always been fine. 😊

I take my prescription just in case but I've never been asked for it.

Title: Re: Taking Oestrogel on a plane
Post by: Minnie Mouse on January 16, 2025, 12:17:04 PM

Hi,
I've done this several times, no problem.
I bought a mini transparent pill pot, and I put the required one day dosage in, so it's just taking a squirt or two in a pot!
For me that's easier when on board.

Title: Re: Taking Oestrogel on a plane
Post by: sadielouise78 on January 16, 2025, 10:07:44 PM

Great, thank you both for your replies