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If you’re on 100 patch estrogen, how much progesterone do you take?

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AutumnDuck · 08/10/2026 10:49

I’m 43, on 100 patch Estradot twice a week.

I increased it myself from 75 to 100 as I was struggling with anxiety again, and it has resolved my symptoms so I’m happy with that :)

I currently take 200mg Utrogestran for half the month - I’m wondering if I should increase that to 300mg now? Can anyone share what dose they take?

Yes I do need to go back to GP, but I just moved house so don’t know my new GP yet, and it helps to know what others are being recommended.

Thanks everyone x

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Chewbecca · 08/10/2026 10:50

None as I have a mirena.
It always confuses me somewhat that if you have a mirena, no adjustment is needed. I do recommend it anyway, so easy!

Smallinthesmoke · 08/10/2026 10:58

It's a good question.
Here's the link to BMS guidelines (not my surgery!!).
https://brookfieldsurgery.co.uk/pages/High-Dose-Oestrogen-HRT-Regimes-Guideline-Update
After seeing this I did try 300mg progesterone for 2 weeks/month instead of 200mg but it sent me completely bonkers so do proceed with care.

Brookfield Surgery - High Dose Oestrogen HRT Regimes Guideline Update

Brookfield Surgery - High Dose Oestrogen HRT Regimes Guideline Update

https://brookfieldsurgery.co.uk/pages/High-Dose-Oestrogen-HRT-Regimes-Guideline-Update

AutumnDuck · 08/10/2026 12:25

Smallinthesmoke · 08/10/2026 10:58

It's a good question.
Here's the link to BMS guidelines (not my surgery!!).
https://brookfieldsurgery.co.uk/pages/High-Dose-Oestrogen-HRT-Regimes-Guideline-Update
After seeing this I did try 300mg progesterone for 2 weeks/month instead of 200mg but it sent me completely bonkers so do proceed with care.

Brilliant link, thank you so much :) :)

I will try to increase the progesterone….and see how it goes!!

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