Mirena and x3 pumps of gel

[StellaGibson2022]

Hello,

just wondering if anyone else is on this combination and how you are getting on?

Ive had the Mirena for 12 months and started gel about 5-6 months ago.

Ive decided to increase to 3 pumps of gel a day as my hot flushes returned.

also its not clear from the leaflet but what is the reason for not putting gel near vulva - obviously I haven’t done that but my thighs are quite short and so am getting a bit anxious in case any gel has found it’s way there. I darent start applying on my arms as could not take the anxiety of the gel being near my boobs…

Any info welcome - thanks

I have the same combo and decided to increase gel from 2 to 3 pumps after peri symptoms started to increase again. I've always used gel on my outer arms as thats what the leaflet says to do. I only rub gel in minimally and wash off hands quickly.

I feel so much better even after a few weeks of upping the dose although have noticed some palpitations which I'll mention to GP at next medication check up.

Hope you'll see some improvement soon OP. I don't get hot flushes very frequently but they are just so debilitating 😥

Same combo. I apply it with one hand to both thighs and one buttock, and then wipe the residue on my hand into the back of the other upper arm. Nowhere near my breast!

It's wonderful stuff. Just a pain that it takes so long to dry, and that I have to apply it in the morning because of not getting skin-to-skin with dh for 1h after applying it.

IIRC the medication in the gel is best absorbed by fatty tissue, so I don't worry about only applying to inner thighs. Plenty of fat all around my thighs.

Which preparation is it? 3 pumps of oestrogel is a large volume to spread. I was on 4 pumps and had to spread it over both arms and legs. Have switch to sandrena -much smaller volume and one thigh is fine for the equivalent amount.