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Menopause Discussion => Postmenopause => Topic started by: Allana1133 on March 23, 2025, 11:01:07 AM

Title: Hrt gel
Post by: Allana1133 on March 23, 2025, 11:01:07 AM

Hi was looking for some advice please. Started Oestrogel 4 days ago 1 pump in morning. Feeling great apart from stomach pain all day long. Could this be the gel and will it settle? Been on Everol 25 for years so this was a change over. Thanks allana x

Title: Re: Hrt gel
Post by: CLKD on March 23, 2025, 01:31:39 PM

Why did U change over - was the Everol easing symptoms?  R U able to describe the pain?

Title: Re: Hrt gel
Post by: Allana1133 on March 25, 2025, 09:33:21 PM

Hi Iv changed over as patch hadn’t worked for a long time. On the gel i instantly feel great. The pain was the worse Iv ever felt. Cramping continually. Couldn’t sleep and tummy like 9 months pregnant. As soon as I stoped it and put on a patch no more tummy issues. Really weird as never been great on patches.

Title: Re: Hrt gel
Post by: sheila99 on March 26, 2025, 09:50:05 AM

Is there a reason you didn't increase the patch strength? I would have expected that to be the first option.

Title: Re: Hrt gel
Post by: Allana1133 on March 26, 2025, 10:04:58 AM

Hi yes increased patch strength up and down for years. Bloating , not sleeping, itchy skin and restless leg.thank you.