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Utrogestan

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LisaX75 · 10/05/2023 19:10

Hi all, due to start utrogestan tonight. I know it says to take on an empty stomach, can I still drink water, as get thirsty during nighttime. I’m also worrying about the dizziness, is this bad? As it will make my anxiety through the roof xx

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Floofydawg · 10/05/2023 19:21

Of course you can drink water. I take mine before bed but not sure my stomach's ever empty 😂. Have been on it for years and always been fine.

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LisaX75 · 10/05/2023 19:26

Did you experience dizziness? I’m just worrying about side effects now 🤣 I’m a nightmare really lol xx

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adriftabroad · 10/05/2023 19:27

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LisaX75 · 10/05/2023 19:29

ooh no lol! I would be to scared to push that up me 🤣 how do you know how far to put it?

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Floofydawg · 10/05/2023 19:33

Nope, no dizziness.

utterraiin · 10/05/2023 19:35

I didn't actually even notice I'd taken it except maybe I got off to sleep a bit more easily so don't worry

spartanrunnergirl · 10/05/2023 19:36

I take it any old way now... I aim for an empty stomach but don't always succeed. I sleep v well on it and no side effects. Hope it goes well!!

spartanrunnergirl · 10/05/2023 19:37

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I've never done this... you just shove it up?! What's the benefit of doing it this way? Bypasses stomach I suppose?

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LisaX75 · 10/05/2023 19:37

How do you feel in the morning? Any grogginess? X

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utterraiin · 10/05/2023 19:39

Nope, absolutely no different at all. I was anxious about taking it too as I'd seen all these side effects. The only thing I got was lots of spots from hrt and it didn't work for me but no dizziness or tiredness which is annoying as I was hoping I'd sleep better!

adriftabroad · 10/05/2023 19:40

Bypass liver and more effective and no side effects. There is an argument for less risk of breast cancer I believe.

We do it in Europe.

adriftabroad · 10/05/2023 19:41

yes, just shove it up!

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LisaX75 · 10/05/2023 19:42

🤣🤣 brillliant!! Lol

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BooseysMom · 13/05/2023 05:47

Blimey! I had no idea you could do this with Utrogesten. I get dizziness, headaches and heartburn and a burning sensation down below so it might help

Hrtfirstimer · 16/05/2023 20:49

Do you do it with the capsules that you would normally take orally. Or do you have to have the vaginal ones prescribed?

adriftabroad · 17/05/2023 07:32

Mine are white "soft capsules, oral or vaginal use" company is SEID I think.

Said the same on both 100mg and 200mg.

SamR36 · 22/05/2023 13:15

I use it vaginally as can't cope with side effects orally, does anyone using it vaginally have a burning sensation the day after? Im currently waiting to start vaginal oestrogen (forgot the name) 🙄

Gooseysgirl · 22/05/2023 13:21

Wow I had no idea it could be inserted directly into the fanjo!!! I've been taking it just before I go to sleep as it was making me dizzy if I took it earlier in the day.

Gooseysgirl · 22/05/2023 13:22

I suppose it would help if I actually READ the instructions 😆

SamR36 · 22/05/2023 13:29

Tbf. I take it vaginally against my Gp's advice, as apparently not licensed to take this way in the uk i believe. But i couldnt take orally.
So after reading here that so many take it vaginally after being advised to by their meno consultants i just went with it.

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LisaX75 · 25/05/2023 19:14

Hi all, I’ve been on utrogestan and evorel 50 for 2 weeks, now on 2weeks off. I’ve seen on some posts ladies are taking 100mg of utrogestan and the patch twice a week, I’m taking two utrogestan, so that’s 200mg am I taking fo much? Worrying now x

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SamR36 · 25/05/2023 21:13

It depends if you're post meno or peri meno. I haven't seen s period for 18 months so take 100 mg continious

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LisaX75 · 26/05/2023 17:11

Thanks Sam, yes im still having periods. Makes sense now cheers 😁

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SamR36 · 27/05/2023 08:38

No problem, glad to help. 😊

Identifyingasadolphin · 27/05/2023 08:52

For ease, these applicators are useful.
(others are the wrong size to hold the Utrogestan)

Utrogestan