Hi CLKD
Have just been doing some research and found an article warning against using oils in your bath water as they can block absorption of Oestrogel. My Dove shower cream is "infused with Argan oil" hmmmmm?
Also, have recently been having baths rather than showers (long story) and so my skin hasn't been as thoroughly rinsed with fresh water as normal. So surely a slight oily residue is being left on my skin?
Also, found a thread on here from 2 years ago by DollyDayDream where she mentions that using self tan body lotion caused her to get breakthrough bleeding, which stopped when she stopped using the self tan.
All very interesting? Thanks for the tip about using vinegar on my arms. I gave them a good scrub with plain soap this morning but wondered about using Fairy Liquid, or similar?
I felt pretty grim this morning, but feeling a bit better now. But whether that's because my skin's been able to absorb more Oestrogel today, or whether because I feel relieved at finding a potential 'explanation', I don't know?
Looking back, I am now wondering if my previous episodes have been caused by temporary changes in shower cream? But, the fact they all happened on the 24th of the month, and I had no spotting and my symptoms were easier, makes me think not? And it was just my cycle trying to assert itself?
This time has felt different. I had that random breakthrough bleed 4 days before I even started the Utrogestan, and my symptoms have been more severe - so maybe I've not had enough oestrogen to buffer me.