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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Heva75 on April 25, 2025, 10:57:26 PM

Title: How to measure smaller doses of estrogel
Post by: Heva75 on April 25, 2025, 10:57:26 PM

Hi ladies. I've been on 1 pump of estrogel every day (for mood swings) but I have thin skin and looks like I'm a super absorber because my estrogen levels are sky high. I need to decrease to 3/4 pump for a week, then 1/2 pump. Any tips on how to do this more accurately than just pump out one pump onto a plate and approximating 3/4 of it visually? Thank you 😊

Title: Re: How to measure smaller doses of estrogel
Post by: Suziemc on April 26, 2025, 07:11:22 AM

I use jewellers scales, just a cheap set from amazon. You could either pump a full pump and then just use 3/4 of it or you might find you get used to the amount dispensed and can manage to just pump the amount needed.

I bought them when I realised the pump was dispensing a different amount each time I used it so don't be surprised if you find each full pump weighs a different amount. It's not you!!

Title: Re: How to measure smaller doses of estrogel
Post by: Heva75 on April 26, 2025, 10:15:04 AM

Thanks so much! I found a new 1ml plastic syringe so might try that too 😁

Title: Re: How to measure smaller doses of estrogel
Post by: sheila99 on April 26, 2025, 10:42:17 AM

You might find it easier to cut down a 25 mcg patch. Estraderm are enormous so might be a good option  if you wanted to change (100 patch is 7cm).

Title: Re: How to measure smaller doses of estrogel
Post by: Heva75 on April 26, 2025, 11:07:36 AM

Thanks Sheila but talking about estrogel. Patches are out of stock in Australia until June  :'(