Utrogestan

[Trixiebell06]

Hi I’ve been taking 2 Utrogestan capsules continuously for over 1.5 years , recently I’ve noticed that tablets Lodge a bit in my throat .
So after scaring myself with Dr Google & Utrogestan capsules I’m convinced myself that eventually I’ll have esophagus problems leading to Barrett’s
Does anyone know if there are esophagus problems if Utrogestan is taken long term please ?

I’ve always had difficulties swallowing them as they’re very round really. I do have sjorgens syndrome which makes things like this worse - that’s often common as women get older, have a google.

Thankyou for your reply , I’ve just got my HRT at the right level it’s been a roller coaster 15 months trying to figure out what’s right for me . I’ve had spotting every 2 weeks vaginal scans and don’t fancy rocking the boat but thinking about taking Utrogestan vaginally .
i do agree that the tablets are really round I find myself putting my head back gulping loads of water to make sure I’ve washed them down .

Barrett's is caused by acid reflux coming up from the stomach ( heartburn) and, long term, can, lead to changes that can lead to pre-cancerous changes.

It is not related to anything tablets swallowed.

If you find it hard to swallow the capsules they can (of licence in the UK) to inserted vaginally, last thing at night.

@Trixiebell06 Why are you using 2 continuously? Does that mean every day?

Is there a reason for that dose?

The dose for continuous is 1 capsule daily.

2 capsules is for cyclical - 12 days per month

Hi , I’m under the care of a menopause Dr & am currently on Everol 75 , I did initially start off on Utrogestan 100 but was experiencing bleeding every 2 weeks so the Dr suggested 200mg every night . Tbh I was a bit nervous taking such a dose but it has more or less stopped the bleeding
I’m just wondering if it can cause esophagus & digestion problems

No, it cant. If it did, it would be listed as a risk on the leaflets and drs would also know about it.

are you post menopause? (no period for year or more?) if you aren't, odd bleeding can happen if you start continuous too early. Assume you are post meno, and using hrt as continuous, and started off on 100mgs.

I haven’t had a period in over 2.5 years & yes started off on 100mg but I was bleeding regularly every 2 weeks

@JinglingXmasbells do you mind if i ask if you're medically qualified in any way? Just curious?

Yes, I’d like to know that too. I’ve seen you pop up on other menopause “forums” albeit with a slightly different user name and you seem to give “advice” with some sort of medical knowledge

They are a pain to swallow - when I used them I used to squidge them slightly into an oval shape first. God knows who designed them to be a totally round shape intended for oral use. As far as I know there are no known oesophageal problems reported with taking Utrogestan long-term. If you’re getting increased issues in swallowing them perhaps get this checked out by your GP.

Doubling the dose where there is unexplained bleeding is as per guidelines. Inserting vaginally at the same dose as orally is off-licence but also as per guidelines where taking them vaginally cause issues for whatever reason. (Some private specialists might advice half the dose vaginally however this is not recommended by BMS).

An alternative would be to have the Mirena coil instead. A synthetic progestogen can be more effective in controlling bleeding than body identical.

Useful info here thebms.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/14-BMS-TfC-Progestogens-and-endometrial-protection-01H.pdf

Not on any other forums- one is enough :)

@SamR36 all the stuff I post is available online on medical sites like the BMS, Women's Health Concern, Menopause Matters, and research papers.

Ah ok @JinglingXmasbells , its just you come across so matter of fact that i thought you were a private menopause physician. When i find that nothing about menopause is ever matter of fact. 😏But thanks for the heads up on the meno sites 😁

@Trixiebell06 i feel bloated & also get indigestion taking utrogestan orally, which isnt listed as a risk on the leaflet, but when looked into it quite a number of women suffer the same symptom. So yes i would say that it does cause issues. I now take it vaginally, less side effects. May be try it see if it suits you better

Hello
I am also concerned about this. I have recently noticed a constant feeling of a lump in my throat, which I believe can also be a menopause symptom. But the feeling only started with me taking the utrogestan tablets. I remember taking them without much water one night and it felt like it effected by throat. I am having some tests done but I do think there could be a link and have considered coming off HRT as a result. Esp if there might be a chance of long term damage.

They often stick in my throat too. Stupid shape for swallowing!