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Bio Identical Hormones

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dora_39625
dora_39625

Hi Ladies,

Is anyone taking oestrogen and progesterone bio identical hormones? What are the results? And

Is this available to us on the NHS in the UK?

I'm desperate to try them as have read only good things about it.

Thank you.

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  • AJacynM
    AJacynM dora_39625

    Posted

    Hi there, 

    I'm not sure that bio's are available on the NHS in cream form etc... we don't seem to have a good variety like in the U. S.

    I asked about it at my GP surgery and she wouldn't even discuss it but said it was off formulary in the UK..? 

    There is a clinic in London that deals with bio's but it's a private kind of thing and sounds costly when I looked into it. 

    I'd be interested in hearing other experiences as some ladies seem to have more choice when they are referred to a consultant or such like... 

    I'm using patches at the mo but I'm not feeling great on them. 

    I'd be interested to know how you get on if you do manage to try bio's. 

    Thanks and best wishes, 

    A. x

  • Yellow88
    Yellow88 dora_39625

    Posted

    I’m in uk and bought some online, unfortunately I had such nause immediately on rubbing the cream in my leg, that I have not been able to continue.  I may not be usual but it certainly did not suit me sadly even though I tried a few times to see if I could get used to it, I didn’t.  I know it is helpful to others.  
  • tina00239
    tina00239 dora_39625

    Posted

    I believe they are available in UK as my GP is looking into giving them to me. I think you have to have an understanding Dr or endocrine consultant to get them as I believe they are more expensive to prescribe than the traditional HRT. Ask your Dr, and if no go, get an appointment with an endo who will be able to give you bio HRT. Hope this helps you. XXX
    • dora_39625
      dora_39625 tina00239

      Posted

      I have an appointment next week so will see what my g.p says.

      Failing that, am seeing a gynaecologist in July. Hoping for a good outcome x

    • AJacynM
      AJacynM tina00239

      Posted

      Hi Tina, 

      Can you let me know what bio's you are given and whether they are on formulary as I will look into it again with my GP. 

      Thanks, 

      A. 

    • tina00239
      tina00239 AJacynM

      Posted

      At moment I am on patches but my GP is investigating bio HRT for me as I am in an at risk category. As soon as I know I will pm you and let you know what he sorts out for me and you can go to your Dr with some names. X
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