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Ovestin cream and weight gain

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Unicorn53
Unicorn53

Hello. I had a prolapse operation last November and was prescribed Ovestin cream to be used for 2 weeks before surgery.This year I was prescribed it again as I wasn't healing as well as I should have done and was having problems resuming my sex life. After a visit to the gynaecologist in August he suggested I use it continuously for 3 months before deciding on whether I need more surgery or not. I am now 2 and a half months into using the cream and have gained half a stone. Is this usual with HRT creams,I knew the tablets could cause this effect but wasn't told the cream could. Anyone else experienced this?

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  • Jan999
    Jan999 Unicorn53

    Posted

    Hello Froglet. I have never used Ovestin but I do know it can make you gain weight.....unfortunately. 
    • Unicorn53
      Unicorn53 Jan999

      Posted

      Thanks for your reply Matron,think a trip back to the Doctor is needed then to see about either reducing or stopping the cream
  • sheila89754
    sheila89754 Unicorn53

    Posted

    It never crossed my mind that the cream may cause weight gain but I too have put on half a stone!

    I was prescribed Vagifem and then Ovestin prior to surgery and then at five months post surgery. I have possible granulation and slight bleeding still, now seven months since my operation. 

    If this is causing weight gain I'm definitely going to see if I can have something else. ??

    • anthea_170248
      anthea_170248 sheila89754

      Posted

      Did you actually see anyone about the weight gain, Sheila?  I've been on the cream for a couple of weeks now and have put on several pounds already, but wanted to confirm it could be the cream before I see my gp.

    • sheila89754
      sheila89754 anthea_170248

      Posted

      Hi

      I actually saw my consultant on Saturday and mentioned it, she didn't think it caused weight gain! She said many women do gain weight after surgery, due to inactivity but I'm doing a reasonable amount of exercise.

      Perhaps I was just looking for a reason, rather than me eating too much! 😳

      If you do speak to your GP I'd be interested in what's said.  

    • anthea_170248
      anthea_170248 sheila89754

      Posted

      Thanks, Sheila.  I've not actually had surgery, I've been prescribed it in an effort to prevent recurring UTIs.  Seems odd that so many people put on weight while using it .  Will let you know if I speak to the gp about it, at the moment I'm just thinking I'll stop using it and see what happens!

       

  • roz62
    roz62 Unicorn53

    Posted

    hi all I join here to find answers about using this cream and weight gain. I have not had surgery, and regular exercise but have gain weight. so I'm looking for answers if the cream is to blame.

  • mary04526
    mary04526 Unicorn53

    Posted

    Hi everyone,

    I was prescribed Ovestin because of recurring UTIs and have put on at least half a stone!! My bras are all too small and I feel like a barrel!! But...I don't get any more UTIs so I am willing to put up with the extra weight despite not being used to being this heavy. It's strange that weight gain is not included in the list of side effects as it most certainly appears to be one. I have a very healthy diet and walk my dog for at least 30mins a day, so theoretically should not be putting on any weight.

    Oh well, my partner likes the large boobies so it's not all bad!!

    • amanda_47451
      amanda_47451 mary04526

      Posted

      I wouldn't mind but the cream didn't even work for me. It did control the terrible hot flushes but I needed it for atrophy and it never made any difference!

    • mary04526
      mary04526 amanda_47451

      Posted

      Oh you poor thing, it has been miraculous for me but I suppose everyone is different. Hope you find another HRT that suits you.

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