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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Saz76 on April 11, 2025, 07:48:42 AM

Title: Starting Oestrogel and progesterone advice
Post by: Saz76 on April 11, 2025, 07:48:42 AM

Hi

I'm starting on Oestrogel and progesterone capsules (changing from patches). I've read in the progesterone leaflet that it's to be taken at bedtime. My query is, is there a best time for the gel? Do I need to alternate between application areas too?

Thanks

Title: Re: Starting Oestrogel and progesterone advice
Post by: Dotty on April 11, 2025, 08:34:52 AM

Hi gel is normally applied in the morning. Some say you should alternate application areas.  Others say it doesn’t matter. I generally use inner thighs and sometimes change to outer arms/ shoulders. I think you find what suits you and don’t worry too much about doing it one way or another.

Title: Re: Starting Oestrogel and progesterone advice
Post by: Saz76 on April 11, 2025, 06:23:45 PM

Thanks for that.

Feel it's a bit of a minefield at times trying to make sure things are correct lol

Title: Re: Starting Oestrogel and progesterone advice
Post by: sadielouise78 on April 13, 2025, 11:01:43 AM

I apply on a night on my inner thighs. And take Utrogestan on a night too. Don't know if that's right or wrong.