Treating Menopause with Oestrogel

What is Oestrogel?

Oestrogel 0.06% is a drug which contains 17B Estradiol which is medication used to treat symptoms of menopause including hot flashes and to treat dryness around vagina. It is also used in to treat the condition in women where their ovaries are not able to produce enough oestrogen naturally, this condition is known as Hypoestrogenism.

Estradiol is a natural form of hormone oestrogen, it works by replacing the oestrogen which is not naturally produced by the ovaries of the women.

Oestrogel is the medication which is available as the topical cream, transdermal gel which is applied once a day on the skin. It contains the active ingredient estradiol (Oestradiol) which occurs in women naturally, which is a female sex hormone.

Fig1: Oestrogel Pack

What is the use of Oestrogel?

Estradiol gel 0.06% is used in the HRT(Hormone Replacement Therapy) and in to relieve from the menopause symptoms. The Estradiol Gel contains oestrogen.

Women who are facing Hysterectomy are prescribed Oestrogel. Women with no such symptoms are prescribed Progestogen with it for at leat 12 to 14 days every month.

Progestrone is prescribed because oestrogen stimulates the growth of the womb lining (know as endometrium) which can cause cancer in womb area. It might not eradicate the risk of cancer completely. This type of medication is called combined HRT.

Estradiol also helps in the prevention of Osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a condition which is known as postmenopausal women. The condition can increase the risk of fractures.

Women are usually considered to be on risk of developing fractures if they have faced menopause earlier, also in those with a family history of having osteoporosis and women who have very thin lining or smokers.

HRT supporting medications are:

How does Estradiol Gel works?

Oestrogel contains the active ingredient Estradiol which develops secondary sexual characteristics such as development of Vagina and Breast. It occurs naturally in the ovaries of the female body.

When ovaries are unable to produce oestrogen in enough quantities, the symptoms of menopause start to occur. Decreasing the oestrogen level in the blood.

Decrease in estrogen level can cause irregular periods, hot flushes, mood swings & vaginal dryness.

Oestrogen can be given as a supplement in the form of Oestrogel. Thus replacing the falling levels of Estrogen in the body. This procedure is known as HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy).

HRT works for a short term relief only, for a long term relief from menopause symptoms, you should visit your specialist at least twice an year.

HRT can sometimes be used to prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. The gradual decline Oestrogen in women can cause bone fracture and bone loss. Oestrogel is drug which can give you relief from the these symptoms.

By applying on the skin and the Oestrogen is absorbed through the skin and enters into the bloodstream.

Contents of Oestrogel:

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How can I use Oestrogel?

Fig3: Measuring Oestrogel

The amount of Estradiol Gel to be applied is 2.5 gm. The amount can be using the measured using the spatula that came with Oestrogel.

Application

Fig4: Applying Oestrogel on the skin

Oestrogel needs to applied on the clean, dry and unwounded skin once daily. It can be applied on the arms, shoulder or inner thigh part.
Carefully measure the dose with the spatula provided with the Estradiol Gel. Do not overdose the medicine.
Follow the instruction carefully.
Let the gel dry out for minimum 5 minutes.
Don’t apply the gel near breast, vagina or face.
The gel is odourless.
Avoid it from getting into your eyes.
Do not use any strong skin cleanser.
Avoid drinking alcohol
Try to apply this medication at the same time daily.

The medicine it self have no side-effects but you face any problem, please contact your doctor immediately. Stop using the drug immediately if you face extreme pain around the stomach or sudden chest pain. Swelling around the leg region or unable to bear the pain or causing numbness or breathing problem.

Is it a perfect replacement for Progynon Depot / Estrofem?

As you know in early 2016, Progynon Depot was discontinued by Bayer Zydus. Many women were under this medication for quite long. By this action they were left in dark, unable to find the best suitable alternative to it.

Estrofem is the drug which has Estradiol as its main active ingredient. Few women switched over to Oral Estradiol due to sudden crisis.

Oestrogel 0.06% can be called the best alternative to Progynon Depot because, it is not required to be injected into the blood which eventually becomes quite painful after few time of injecting.

Secondly Oestrogel is odourless and does not cause any irritation which makes it the best alternative to Progynon Depot. You can read our blog about discontinuation of Estradiol Valerate Injection from here.

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