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How long does it take for Sandrena to work?
Relief of symptoms usually starts within a few weeks, but optimal results are obtained after three months of treatment. Sandrena is not intended for contraceptive use.
Is Sandrena gel effective?
Sandrena Gel is an effective HRT that contains only estradiol, a bioidentical form of the female hormone oestrogen. Sandrena Gel gives a boost of oestrogen to relieve menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, vaginal irritation and night sweats.
What is the best time of day to use Sandrena gel?
The gel needs to be applied once daily. If used with Prometrium, it is suggested that both products are used at night, as there is some evidence that Prometrium has a sleep stabilising effect. Once Sandrena Gel has been applied daily for about a month, then the effect can be assessed.
What are the side effects of Sandrena gel?
itching of the skin, rash, pain, increased sweating, swollen feet and lower legs.
Does Sandrena cause hair loss?
weight gain or loss. hair loss. redness or irritation of the skin that was covered by the estradiol patch, cream, or gel.
Where should you rub Sandrena gel?
The Sandrena dose is applied once daily on the skin of the lower trunk of the right or left thigh, on alternate days. The application surface should be 1-2 times the size of a hand. Sandrena should not be applied on the breasts, on the face or irritated skin.
Can I use Sandrena gel every other day?
Sandrena gel should be applied each day to a clean, dry, unbroken, non-irritated area of skin on the lower trunk or thigh. Use the right and left sides of the body on alternate days. Spread the prescribed amount of gel over an area of skin one to two times the size of your hand.
Is Sandrena the same as estradiol?
The active ingredient in Sandrena, synthetic 17β-estradiol, is chemically and biologically identical to endogenous human estradiol. It substitutes for the loss of oestrogen production in menopausal women, and alleviates menopausal symptoms.
Can Sandrena cause hair loss?
Can Sandrena 1mg gel help with hot flushes?
I have been using Sandrena 1mg gel for a year and it has been a blessing. I am a lot older than you but still suffer from hot flushes, depression , irritability in fact all the menopausal symptons you can think of! I had a total hysterectomy many years ago and used HRT on a regular basis for years and was fine.
Is Sandrena any good?
I’ve been on Sandrena for ages, it’s fab, works well, low dose, which is easy to vary and it does exactly what it “says on the tin”. Worth giving it a try for you definitely……….
Is Sandrena gel easier than a patch?
The gel is certainly easier than a patch in that it can’t fall off. I remember I applied it to alternate thighs on alternate days. HTH Re: Anyone on Sandrena gel?
How often should I take Sandrena?
If you find you don’t get on with progesterone daily, you can take 200mgs x 10 days each month or so and this will give a bleed but will give you a lot of estrogen-only days. The private GP prescribed. Not sure why sandrena, I just hope it works. The progesterone is to be taken nightly, just wondering when to apply the gel? At night also?