Oestrogel

Oestrogel is used to relieve menopause symptoms. Menopause is a natural phase that every woman experiences at some point. During this time, hormone levels shift, resulting in the end of menstrual periods and the ability to conceive.

Menopause typically begins between the ages of 45 and 55 and can continue for several years. Some women may experience premature menopause, which is uncommon but can happen to women in their 20s. About one in 100 women may notice symptoms before reaching 40.

Menopause symptoms can include hot flushes, trouble sleeping, vaginal dryness, anxiety, feeling mentally foggy, and a reduced sex drive. Oestrogel contains oestrogen, which helps balance hormone levels and alleviate these symptoms.

Oestrogel is a very effective option for managing menopausal symptoms. Unlike many other menopause treatments, Oestrogel is a gel that you apply to your skin, instead of using a patch or taking a tablet.

So, all you need to do is remember to apply it to your skin at regular times. This is especially helpful if you find swallowing tablets difficult.

The active ingredient in Oestrogel is a synthetic form of oestrogen, a naturally occurring hormone. So what does oestrogen do to help manage the symptoms of the menopause? During the menopause, oestrogen levels slowly start to fall, leading to the symptoms described above. By replacing these hormones, Oestrogel helps to relieve menopausal symptoms.

If you've had a hysterectomy, you can use oestrogel by itself. However, if you still have your womb, you'll need to add progesterone. This can come from a Mirena coil (or something similar) if you have one, or you can take it as a gel or tablet for a few days each month.

If you haven't had a hysterectomy, combined HRT might be more suitable for you.

Certainly. HRT is available in various forms. There are combination therapies that include more than one hormone, and single hormone options like Oestrogel. Additionally, there are continuous treatments typically given to women who still have their periods, and sequential therapies for those who are postmenopausal.

As you can see, there are several treatments available for different stages of menopause and tailored to your personal needs. Our clinician can guide you through these options to help find the right type and dose of therapy for you.

If you haven't had a hysterectomy, you'll need to take a progesterone hormone to make sure your cancer risk doesn't increase. Utrogestan is one of the most commonly prescribed progesterone treatments, but it's not the only option that can be used with Oestrogel.

After our clinician learns more about your health, they can recommend the treatments or combination of treatments that will suit you best.

Hormone replacement therapies require a prescription, so you won't be able to buy them over the counter. At the beginning of your treatment, our clinician will need to keep an eye on how you're doing to ensure they're effective for you. They can also provide advice on any side effects you might encounter.

With so many types of HRT available, along with different dosages and forms, it's really important to get advice from our clinician to find out which one is best for you.

You should only take oestrogen by itself if you've had a hysterectomy, as it can raise the risk of womb cancer.

A hysterectomy is a procedure where the womb is completely removed.

Because of this, if you haven't had a hysterectomy, you'll be given a different treatment that includes two hormones. These are called combined treatments.

Alternatively, you can use a separate progestogen with Oestrogel. Both oestrogen and progestogen are also present in the combined contraceptive pill.