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Confused - When do I take my HRT please?

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LLJETO · 26/01/2026 10:33

Hi,

I’ve just been prescribed HRT this morning as per the photo. She mentioned about taking the progesterone on day 15 of my cycle..but does she mean my normal menstrual cycle or from when I start using the oestrogen gel?

And do I wait until my period starts to start the oestrogen or do I use it straightaway?

ETA - my last period started on 6th Jan, if relevant, and should be due another one soon.

Thanks in advance.

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Whattodo1610 · 27/01/2026 12:21

JinglingSpringbells · 27/01/2026 07:59

That's ok but GPs were advised (in their training on HRT) to tell women to do that to make it easier for women to remember.

The actual leaflet in the pack of pills says 12 days per cycle.
That's based on a 28 day cycle (but no one ever has a regular 28 day cycle) so using it every calendar month is ok.

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Yes I know. Which is why the Gp said the easiest way is 2 on 2 off 🤷🏻‍♀️

Personally I still get confused, don’t remember the dates, so I’m going back to patches.

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