What is the use of Oestrogel?
Oestrogel is a female sex hormone (estrogen). This is a type of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) that is used to treat symptoms associated with menopause (hot flushes, vaginal dryness, and itching); estrogen deficiency; and thinning of bones (osteoporosis).
Does Oestrogel cause weight gain?
One of the most common questions my patients ask me is about HRT & weight gain, about starting hormone replacement therapy is: Will it make me put on weight? The answer is ‘No’, not as a direct result of being on HRT. It is not a question of starting HRT and then, as a direct side effect, starting to put on weight.
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.
When is the best time 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.
What are the side effects of Oestrogel?
Nausea/vomiting, bloating, breast tenderness, headache, or weight changes may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects.
Where do you rub estrogen gel?
Oestrogen gel should be applied to the upper outer arms or inner thighs. There is some confusion over how to apply it with doctors saying different things, some say apply a thin layer and allow it to dry, others say rub it in.
Can low estrogen cause anxiety?
A: Changes in hormone levels may influence neurotransmitters in the brain. The drop in estrogen levels can also lead to hot flashes that disturb sleep, which can then lead to anxiety and mood swings. If you experience symptoms of depression nearly every day for two or more weeks, you might be depressed.
What is the active ingredient in OestroGel?
OESTROGEL comes in the form of gel, 0.6 mg per 1 gram of gel, 80 grams of gel in the dispencer flacon. Active ingredient: Estradiol hemihydrate 0.6 mg per 1 gram of gel.
What is the dosage for OestroGel?
OESTROGEL is prescribed externally, continuously or cyclically. Dose and duration of therapy is set individually. Typically, the initial dose of the drug is 2.5 g of gel once per day, which corresponds to 1.5 mg of estradiol. In most patients, this dose is effective in alleviating the symptoms of menopause.
What is the difference between 80gr Eld and 80gr AMAX?
The nose and ogive of the 80gr ELDs is more of a slender secant shape than the 80gr Amax. I wish Hornady would have just kept the old Amax shape and just put the non-melting tips on them.
What is the shelf life of OestroGel?
All packs are air tight sealed and expire up to 12.2024. Oestrogel is also taken for the prevention of bone loss associated with natural menopause or after ovary removal surgery. Oestrogel can be used before pregnancy planning.