Where is the best place for EstroGel?
Apply to top and bottom of one arm from shoulder to wrist. It is not necessary to massage or rub in Estrogel. Do not apply to the breasts or vagina.
How quickly does Oestrogel work?
Oestrogel helps relieve the symptoms of the menopause, which are caused by an oestrogen deficiency. It can take up to 3 months to work, though most women will notice a difference sooner than this.
Is estriol available over the counter?
Estriol is available in oral tablet, vaginal cream, and vaginal suppository forms. It is also available over-the-counter or from compounding pharmacies in the form of topical creams.
What time of day is best to apply Oestrogel?
Apply Estrogel at the same time each day. You should apply your daily dose of gel to clean, dry, unbroken skin. If you take a bath or shower or use a sauna, apply your Estrogel dose after your bath, shower, or sauna.
Should you rub in EstroGel?
Spread the gel as thinly as possible over the entire area on the inside and outside of your arm from your wrist to your shoulder. Do not apply EstroGel directly to your breasts or in and around your vagina. Do not massage or rub in EstroGel. Allow the gel to dry for up to 5 minutes before you get dressed.
When do you use Oestrogel?
Oestrogel is used in postmenopausal women. During the menopause, the amount of the oestrogen produced by a woman’s body drops. This can cause symptoms such as hot face, neck and chest (“hot flushes”). Oestrogel alleviates these symptoms after menopause.
When do you apply Oestrogel?
Oestrogel may be applied once daily either in the morning or evening after washing, but preferably about the same time each day. If your doctor has prescribed 2 measures of gel, you will need one measure spread over each arm and shoulder, or each inner thigh.
What kind of estradiol is in OestroGel gel?
Oestrogel contains the active ingredient 17 beta estradiol 0.06%, which is used for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to relieve symptoms of estrogen deficiency in menopausal women. It is a clear, colourless gel and also contains ethanol, trolamine and carborner. Each 2.5g dose of Oestrogel contains 1.5mg estradiol.
How does OestroGel gel help with gender reassignment?
Estrogen is an essential component in transgender hormone therapy for male to female transsexuals as part of a gender reassignment program. Oestrogel gel helps stimulate the development of female sexual characteristics, to promote the feminisation process, such as breast development.
How does OestroGel gel help with menopause?
Oestrogel gel relieves symptoms of menopause and also helps prevent postmenopausal bone loss, known as osteoporosis, which reduces the risk of fracture. Transgender hormone therapy Estrogen is an essential component in transgender hormone therapy for male to female transsexuals as part of a gender reassignment program.
How long does it take for OestroGel to work?
Oestrogel helps relieve the symptoms of the menopause, which are caused by an oestrogen deficiency. It can take up to 3 months to work, though most women will notice a difference sooner than this. What is the right dose of oestrogel? Your doctor will discuss the right dose for you.