My sleep has been agonising for a year, I honestly thought that was it for me at 46yrs old. Day two on oestrogel (x2 pumps in the morning) and utrogestan (x1 tablet at night) and last night I slept 7 hours straight through! I am gobsmacked this morning, but so relieved I could cry, I already feel like a different woman and am looking forward to my day. Unbelievable! Xxx
@lizearlewellbeing Жыл бұрын
That's great! Thanks for sharing
@susanmitchell76683 жыл бұрын
Started taking body identical HRT one month ago , 11 years post menopausal @ 62 . My sleep improved immediately, after around 7 years of being sleep deprived. Thank you so much for all the advice & info Liz , which has undoubtedly improved all areas of my well-being 🙏🏻🌼
@lizearlewellbeing3 жыл бұрын
We are just so very happy to hear that. Thanks for adding you contribution here! ❤️
@adriapeet39433 жыл бұрын
What type and dose do you take?
@susanmitchell76683 жыл бұрын
@@adriapeet3943 estrogel 2 pumps at night & progesterone. The last month or so, sleep has deteriorated, so going to increase to 3 pumps & see how I go . My gp practice doesn’t prescribe testosterone, which may further help my sleep / libido .
@susanshaw25072 жыл бұрын
@@susanmitchell7668 that’s wonderful that it has helped you 🙏 how often do you take the progesterone ? I’m just starting with the estrogel and promethium. I hope it will help my sleep get much better
@susanmitchell76682 жыл бұрын
@@susanshaw2507 thanks . Progesterone every night . Did try taking it vaginally alternate nights , but that appeared to cause bleeding, though not 100%?sure . Recently increased gel to 3 pumps as sleep was deteriorating. Will see how that goes .
@judithrobinson83443 жыл бұрын
I am 65 years young and have not slept properly for around 10years. I thought I must be through the menopause as I don’t have hot flushes but this is making me rethink this and I will now research this as I am desperate for sleep as it affects my mood, skin, hair etc. Thank you for this x
@susanmitchell76682 жыл бұрын
Hi Judith, I am 62 years young & started body identical HRT @ 61 (10 years post menopausal) & within days my sleep improved . Similar to yourself hadn’t slept properly for around 9 years , but no other symptoms apart from the ones associated with sleep deprivation! Go for it , but expect some initial side effects . Good luck 😉
@josephmanning16472 жыл бұрын
Judith Robinson: What many doctors don't know or won't tell you (as they are loath to go into too much detail to the "common" people) is that two other vital hormones go way lower in menopausal women than just the estrogens (E1, E2 "estradiol" & E3). The hormones that fall the most during menopause for 85% of women are testosterone and progesterone. NATURAL bio-identical progesterone is one of the human bodies most potent REGULATOR hormone. While all the hormones based upon cholesterol are important....progesterone regulates (and help to keep in bounds) the following hormones [ Testosterone, Estradiol, Aldosterone, Cortisol, DHT, Thyroid hormone & Insulin ]. When a woman stops ovulating her progesterone levels plummet by as much as 80% and sometimes more. This plummet of progesterone sets up other hormones to go out of whack or their hormone receptors to become "confused" or "resistant". Also progesterone is good for mood and sleep and relieving stress and is very important to prevent osteoporosis. Yet the doctors either don't know this or they want to avoid prescribing progesterone because it isn't a patented hormone. These HRT doctors would rather prescribe designer man made patentable hormones like MPA or levonorgestrel which do little for bone health or brain or mood or sleep help. Also another very important hormone is Testosterone. It just isn't a hormone for men. Women statistically need about 30-70 ng/dL of this hormone in their blood to feel well and think clearly. Plus an added benefit of testosterone for women is that it converts naturally in different body tissues to Estradiol (the most important Estrogen). So treating a menopausal woman or even a perimenopausal women with Progesterone and Testosterone is vitally important for them when their levels tank to very low levels (or even before that happens). If a woman still needs extra estrogens after that...than sure that should also be looked at for HRT. But this standard care HRT is condemning women to osteoporosis, poor brain function, poor mood, poor sleep and many women lose all libido or sex drive on top of that because testosterone in necessary for sex drive in both women and men.
@mariabyrne1954 Жыл бұрын
@@susanmitchell7668 I'm 59 today... interrupted sleep for a long long time... been to the Dr ....1. Bloods checked. She wasn't that enthusiastic about HRT considering my age. Said I could maybe have it for one yr!!!!!! I'm in Australia......Thank you so very much
@helendodsworthnedeville20263 жыл бұрын
You make so much sense regarding the HRT since I have started the patches it has made such a difference to my skin - low mood - sleep deprivation- weight - I have a lot more energy and motivation XX 😘
@helendodsworthnedeville20263 жыл бұрын
Where is the best place to purchase the Estrogel ? X
@lizearlewellbeing3 жыл бұрын
Hi there - it's available on prescription, but just be wary it can often be replaced with Oestrodose - we explain more in our article here lizearlewellbeing.com/healthy-living/menopause/oestrodose-oestrogel-what-you-need-to-know/
@helendodsworthnedeville20263 жыл бұрын
@@lizearlewellbeing thank you I will Look into it X
@1Thedairy3 жыл бұрын
Patches were great for me. I came off them after the medical scare but started using them again only a year ago. Unfortunately they then became in short supply and so I haven’t been able to get them since.
@ilkiz193 жыл бұрын
Haven’t slept through the night for years
@lizearlewellbeing3 жыл бұрын
Do take a look at Liz's guide The Truth About HRT. It could really help you. Magnesium baths and supplements can also be useful. Hope this is helpful. lizearlewellbeing.com/product/the-truth-about-hrt/
@teresasmith21613 жыл бұрын
Magnesium, melatonin, progesterone
@esinfa Жыл бұрын
Progesteron will make you sleep even if you don't want to😂 and will protect your uterus if you are taking estrogen.
@missemzy123 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this. I am almost 50 and have terrible sleep, night after night. Watching your podcast I have finally approached the Dr and I’ve now been prescribed estragel. Thank you. I’m really hoping it will make a difference.
@holisticdancer Жыл бұрын
How did it work?
@deborahr22363 жыл бұрын
Thank you Liz, I have finally plucked cup the courage to go speak to someone at Dr Newton’s clinic, I am on the waiting list, it’s because of watching you for along time talking about menopause. Thank you for all you do to help women ❤️
@lizearlewellbeing3 жыл бұрын
This is such good news, hope all goes well!
@juliapollitt82913 жыл бұрын
I want to see dr Newson too.
@lyndengeo3 жыл бұрын
I had no chance as i flushed day and night every 20 mins. 9 yrs! Went on this. First night I slept. It has really helped me. Thank you for the info on oestrogel and the dodgy estrodose!
@pappacicciafulham3 жыл бұрын
I could not believe it when I picked up my prescription today and they gave me the one you talk about. Thanks to your talk I was armed and ready. I very politely insisted on the original one, not the new version. Which by the way was in different packaging. The pharmacist said it was from Europe and was the same, but I explained that it was not. Thank you for all the advise, my worry is I only got one month supply so maybe the one I want will go out of stock !
@latigresseNYC10 ай бұрын
WOW!! I've just found you, and I've learned so much. I started with the change 14 years ago, and the first thing that went was my sound sleep, which I'd never had any issues with. Then came the fatigue and massive weight gain. I never had hot flashes, though. My sleep is still fragmented and this is killing me. I've taken a variety of types of HRT over the years, all with varying degrees of success, and even now, I don't feel my dosages are optimized. I currently take Utrogestan 200 mgs, topical testosterone (I think 4mg), and Oestrogel (1 pump). After watching this video, I am definitely going to up it to see if it helps.
@lizearlewellbeing10 ай бұрын
Glad you found so helpful - do speak to your doctor if you have any concerns ❤
@lelipstick2 жыл бұрын
I'm so grateful for your channel. I've been diagnosed with POI. Everything has been a mess & my sleep has been non existent. My endocrinologist has prescribed me both Prometrium & Estrogel. My testosterone levels were also significantly low. Many thanks for all your content 🙂
@beverleyblaker824 Жыл бұрын
I've only just seen this. I thought utrogestan helped you sleep? I feel like oestrogen gives me energy? Am I strange? Thanks
@KSMP Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! I just started HRT a month ago and so far my sleep is slowly improving. I've had pretty much every perimeno symptom in the book at various times over the last 4 years but like you, sleep was what convinced me to give HRT another look and I found out the information we were given for so many years was flawed. I hadn't realized that taking it at night could help with sleeping; I thought only the progesterone was for that but I've been taking both at night because its easiest for me to use the gel at that time - but I'm so glad to know I've been doing the right thing without knowing it! I didn't get much info from my doctor about how and when to take it, just the dose pretty much. So once again thanks for this info! I'm so so sick of women's medicine being so unimportant to the medical and scientific community and completely shocked that the label switching you mentioned is even allowed! I'm in Canada and the bottle I have has a clear label. Once again, thanks for the tips and sorry for the novel lol Update: The sleep improvement slowly declined over 3 months until HRT was totally useless for that. I wanted to increase my dose from 2 pumps but my doctor wouldn't allow it because he is clueless about HRT. So back to the gyno I went. A different gyno this time. She didn't believe that I was menopausal at 46 so she made me quit HRT altogether to see what would happen (either that or have a cervical biopsy) and then have blood tests. A month later, after having constant hot flashes all day and all night, my tests confirmed I was telling the truth (imagine that!?). Now she has me on the lowest dose patch which is also basically useless for my sleep and I'm still having hot flashes with it albeit not as many. She wants me to have an ultrasound to confirm my uterine lining is actually thinning (it doesn't take a rocket scientist!!!!) before we look at increasing my dosage. That is still a month away. Meanwhile I average 5 hours of sleep a night and I can barely function at work or at home. I feel unsafe driving and I'm in a terrible mood every day as well. Nothing could have prepared me for the level of disruption and literal suffering peri-menopause has caused me. I'm not even 'officially' menopausal yet but it's been six months and counting since my last period so methinks this is it.
@lizearlewellbeing Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience with us, and so glad that you are finding our content so helpful.
@kristinejenkins193610 ай бұрын
Wow, I have just come across this video which explains so much! I’ve been given Oestrogel by my GP - I’ve been sleeping appallingly for a while, after my sleep had started to improve, and it turns out that the current batch I’ve got are Oestrodose!! And this is two years after Liz’s video - what’s going on?!! Thank you, Liz, for all you do. SO helpful and informative. I’ve been following you an Instagram for a while - so glad I found this.
@lizearlewellbeing10 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@andymichaelides47294 ай бұрын
On my husband’s KZfaq account here. Amazingly helpful information - I’ve been using patches and just switching to gel as my sleep is still terrible, even on 175mcg patches. The information on using the gel before bed, rather than in the morning, is very useful - I’ll be following that advice, thank you for sharing!
@lizearlewellbeing4 ай бұрын
You're welcome! ❤️
@annstammers38483 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your assistance, you have so helped me, can’t thank you enough Liz xxxx
@bellaleenat6096 Жыл бұрын
I must be one of the unusual ones as this keeps me up all night with anxiety! I switch on rather than off. It confuses me that it can help sleep when the progesterone is identified as the calming one and this one as energy etc. Anyhow, delighted it does seem to help sleep for many of you as it’s so important!
@lizearlewellbeing Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing 😍
@noodlemsable10 ай бұрын
I’m the same, I’m on patches but my anxiety has increased two fold, I was given a different gel as a top up but still suffer from anxiety, has yours decreased? Have you tried a different HTR? I’m so confused..
@janny71202 жыл бұрын
Having sweet..sweet sleep back was just such an amazing surprise when my brilliant GP suggested HRT for my cognitive issues. It worked straight way !
@lizearlewellbeing2 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it so helpful!
@jackie7545 Жыл бұрын
I have just found your channel. I had a hysterectomy due to adenomysis 11 years ago and a bilateral salpingo oophorectomy 3 years ago due to benign cystic tumours. I was prescribed tibilone which has never helped and was reaching the end of my rope with my symptoms. Fast forward to this week my gp couldnt understand why i was on tibilone as its very old fashioned and has put me on utrostan and oestrogel. To say i am excited to finally maybe just have a life again is an understatement. My doctors visit was the result of not having slept in 48 hours! Alot of gps just dont do the research and ignore patients needs and its incredibally sad to see and hear how many woman are suffering as a result. Thank you for your channel
@lizearlewellbeing Жыл бұрын
Glad you're finding our content helpful ❤️
@HOGFAMMEMBER2 жыл бұрын
I started yesterday and yes i slept prety good for long time, very fast action! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@markymook3 жыл бұрын
Hi Liz just to let u no I have now been Prescribed HRT patches just been on them for 5 days now ... I will let you no how I get on with them . Thank you very much for all your information has been really helpful ...🥵🥵😴😴😴❤️🥰❤️xx
@natascharoth2397 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Liz! Your programs have helped so much!!! Invaluable!!! x
@lizearlewellbeing Жыл бұрын
You're so welcome!
@sianscountrylife4925 Жыл бұрын
I'm three days in ...the gel and a progesterone pill . I've been a endometriosis sufferer so I'm a little nervous . Fingers crossed as I've been really struggling with horrendous menopausal symptoms. Thank you for your posting ...really supportive and helpful 🙂🙂
@lizearlewellbeing Жыл бұрын
Do speak to your GP if you have any concerns here! Hope your symptoms ease and we're glad you're finding our content helpful! Thanks, Rachel (social media manager)
@Maddie1178 Жыл бұрын
How are you getting on with your endo and hrt? Do you find you have to keep your dose low to keep symptoms from appearing?
@fleurcraven98623 жыл бұрын
I’ve slept like a baby since Xmas due to my HRT. Thanks Liz and Dr Louise 💕💕💕👋👋👋
@mariawdingle3 жыл бұрын
Do you rub or spread?
@adriapeet39433 жыл бұрын
What type and dose do you take?
@oli230 Жыл бұрын
I didn’t know about the false labelling issue. Thank you.
@lizearlewellbeing Жыл бұрын
Glad you found helpful
@bridpentony3 жыл бұрын
Very informative Liz...👍 thank you
@dawnthomas90743 жыл бұрын
Thank you, recently my GP changed my tablet HRT to gel and after listening to your cast may try mornings & evenings and see if it also helps my sleep pattern.
@angelinadrobina50372 жыл бұрын
How bizzare - I’ve waited 5 months to see a specialist endocrinologist in Hobart Tasmania where I live and finally got estrogel. I’ve rubbed my two pumps in and I feel trepidation about what’s going to happen to me 🙈🙈 your video is a great comfort. Thank you 🙏🏻 let’s see how I go xxx
@lizearlewellbeing2 жыл бұрын
Hope it really helps you!
@marymcgrath45423 жыл бұрын
Hi Liz, can't thank you enough for all the information and podcasts about hrt and also introducing me to Dr Louis Newson. Was on hrt tablet kliovance for 22 years and had to urge my doctor to look at alternatives. Took 2 different doctors before being prescribed what I asked for which is oestrogel and the utagestran tablet. Using 3 pumps but sleep still not great so may vary this but thanks again for everything xx Mary
@marymcgrath45423 жыл бұрын
Not Joe but Mary
@ayaanosman15142 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your own experience with us x
@lizearlewellbeing2 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@rachelparsons93753 ай бұрын
I'm gutted - 3 months in using oestrogel and utrogestan and not only has there been no improvement but my sleep is worse than ever- on average 3 hours per night. I'm on 4 pumps of gel and I believe this is the max dose licensed by NHS 😢. Tried combined patches before the gel but they also didn't work- kept falling off. I am losing hope that I will ever feel better
@lizearlewellbeing2 ай бұрын
Sometimes it can take a little while to find the right dosage and application for you. Do take a look at this article on Balance app which may be helpful to you www.balance-menopause.com/menopause-library/hrt-doses-explained/ ❤️
@iulianadragomir15982 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for all the information you are giving in this video. I am starting estradiol tonight. Hopefully all good!
@lizearlewellbeing2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for saying! Hope you get on REALLY we'l!! Annie x
@iulianadragomir15982 жыл бұрын
@@lizearlewellbeing Thank you!! Xx
@lynnsmindfulyoga56723 жыл бұрын
Thanks Liz for sharing your tip of applying on outer thighs and hips. I've started taking testosterone and been flummoxed as to where to rub so as not to clash with gel! Many thanks Lynn
@alexhobbs49153 жыл бұрын
I’m very interested in the idea of testosterone but I believe it isn’t available on the NHS in the UK. How did you go about getting testosterone? I’d really appreciate some guidance on this issue x
@isabelrocha62142 жыл бұрын
This is incredible 👏 Yestarday for the first time I apply the patch estradot 50 micrograms. And the results was immediate I could sleep all night straight. I was a waking 3,4 times a night before. Hot flashes was horrible, pain joints, very strong headaches.last night I slept all night. I am very happy 😊
@lizearlewellbeing2 жыл бұрын
That's so great to hear!!
@racheldarling8869 Жыл бұрын
I have just got my gel today! Thank for the video as I just did not know what to do . So thank you . I feel like I’m going on unknown journey .
@lizearlewellbeing Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@RubySlays2972 жыл бұрын
This is so helpful Liz.
@lizearlewellbeing2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for saying! Best wishes, Annie
@melissasandwell97383 жыл бұрын
That's really helpful 😊 thank you for the great advice! X
@sherimillman532 жыл бұрын
thank you so much xx I am going to start taking it at night.
@annelynn35063 жыл бұрын
Great advice about label x
@elianea.c.2294 Жыл бұрын
I was with problems with my period. Totally irregular last year abd this year. Terrible mood. Angry, crying, nervous like TPM but everyday. Yesterday I put my 1 pump of this. And in the night I got my period! Incredibile
@lizearlewellbeing Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@andrealoulou2 жыл бұрын
I find it gives me energy so I apply daytime. I have been sleeping so much better. My breasts became very painful on day 2, I had no pain whilst on the patches. One week into the gel and my breasts were agonising so I started applying to my thighs instead and the pain is easing. The shoulder is way too near the breasts and it was a little concerning.
@lizearlewellbeing2 жыл бұрын
Interesting! Many women have breast tenderness during the first few months of HRT as the body re-adjusts to getting its natural estrogen supply back! Hope helpful :) Annie x
@utbronell4 ай бұрын
I was so scared to take HRT because of the increased risk of breast and ovarian cancer and was determined to get through menopause without synthetic hormones. Now into my 2nd year of averaging 5-6 hot flushes a night which wake me from my sleep in a sweat, I've decided the lack of sleep is probably far more dangerous than the HRT side effects and went and saw my GP. I have been prescribed 1 pump of estrogel per day along with 1 progesterone pill. I've been on them for 3 weeks now and still getting 4-5 hot flushes a night. I'm hoping it kicks in soon!
@lizearlewellbeing4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing ❤️
@lololopez4982 жыл бұрын
I would like to share this with you, I started to take omega 3, 6, 7 and 9, and 1 tablespoon of flaxseed oil every night. It changed my life, now I sleep the hole night, after years of insomnia 💖
@lizearlewellbeing2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@sophieahmad5706 Жыл бұрын
could you please tell me combined? which 1 are you taking it would so help?
@lololopez498 Жыл бұрын
@@sophieahmad5706 It is called Membrasin, around 38€ and 90 capsules.
@helenhughes8001 Жыл бұрын
This video is so so helpful as im on the same hrt thank you so much 🌻 x
@lizearlewellbeing Жыл бұрын
You're so welcome!
@debbieweaver14493 жыл бұрын
Thanks to your videos I have been prescribed this gel this week after a year of symptoms I'm keeping everything crossed xx
@esthergomezjimenez94873 жыл бұрын
Hope it works for you, all the best
@lizearlewellbeing3 жыл бұрын
Great news - hope you feel better very soon
@adriapeet39433 жыл бұрын
Did it help?
@swansrus12 жыл бұрын
Brilliant info. Thank you. X
@lizearlewellbeing2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed!
@gmccowan80272 жыл бұрын
So very helpful, thank you
@foreveryoungatheart6780 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much gosh I’ve been on elleste solo for years 1mg and only just got given the gel when I went in for a discussion can’t wait to experience the difference. Thinking of taking red clover with it
@lizearlewellbeing Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed watching!
@gracemasella7883 жыл бұрын
Wonderful Liz, thank you. I shall pass this on to my friend who has sleep deprivation. She was told by GP that it's down to her lymphedema but may need to consider this
@ruthblandford749611 ай бұрын
Been using one pump a day of this gel and after 3 days of using it my sleep has been so much better, no more lying awake for hours and no more waking up early hours ( only for a wee ) xx
@lizearlewellbeing11 ай бұрын
That's great 😍
@wendyharbour89152 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much fabulous video , I am on the same 3 days and sleeping amazing but getting up at 4am for loo, but will try your recommendation to apply evenings because it’s only sleep issues I suffer ❤️
@lizearlewellbeing2 жыл бұрын
Glad you found all of the information helpful!
@barbaranorman25103 жыл бұрын
Like you Liz, my main symptom is lack of sleep, since starting HRT last June my sleep has much improved, I use 3 pumps of gel spread throughout the day.... maybe I should use all 3 together at night, xx
@lizearlewellbeing3 жыл бұрын
Good to hear you've noticed an improvement!
@brendajohnson8118 Жыл бұрын
Here I go just got my prescription for oestrogel pump and utrogestan capsules, after a few trials with different hrt keeping everything crossed this works 🤞🤞🤞🤞
@lizearlewellbeing Жыл бұрын
Hoping all goes well for you!
@shevhunter9863 жыл бұрын
V interesting thank you
@angelinaperfumes Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@lizearlewellbeing Жыл бұрын
Welcome!
@dianebriggs92893 жыл бұрын
I use that gel and I sleep much better. It’s a life saver.
@lizearlewellbeing3 жыл бұрын
That's really good to hear
@dianebriggs92893 жыл бұрын
@@lizearlewellbeing and thanks to you I know the difference between Oestrogel and Oestrodose. After checking mine I see that I’ve been given the latter. Well I’ll be mentioning that to my doctor! I thought it was odd that a label had been overlaid plus it was in a plain box. Thanks for highlighting.
@emilia-qq3du Жыл бұрын
What is the name of the gel, please?
@wordscaninspire1142 жыл бұрын
I have that same gel (but more than one pumps-worth gives me heartburn) but I find it is the additional Utrogestan capsule (progesterone) that makes me immediately sleepy and gives me good night sleep
@pazley612 Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏼
@lizearlewellbeing Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome 😊
@MarieKelly01612 жыл бұрын
Thank you for advice on Estrodose and gel difference,and also more pumps of 4 can be rubbed into hips an thighs,it was hard to distribute it on the inner thighs!
@lizearlewellbeing2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!!
@margaretneville49832 жыл бұрын
Liz Earle...you look just so healthy and beautiful
@larajhilton Жыл бұрын
I find I can nap standing up after work but once I’m in bed I’ll go all night without sleep. I also have Ulcerative Colitis which causes chronic fatigue. Chronic fatigue has been an ongoing problem ever since I was diagnosed seventeen years ago. Sometimes I just grab a day time nap as I know night sleep is a challenge. Otherwise I can’t cope.
@lizearlewellbeing Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experience here. Do check out our website where we have lots of free resources for sleep help!❤️
@dawnkinghorn22513 жыл бұрын
I wish I could try this sounds great but I have a lot of cancers, including breast in my family so I believe I shouldn’t use it.
@lizearlewellbeing3 жыл бұрын
We suggest you read The Truth About HRT as there is no connection with some types of HRT. Hope this is helpful! lizearlewellbeing.com/product/the-truth-about-hrt/
@georgiamorandi57953 жыл бұрын
I was prescribed it and Utrogestan for migraines and after only 5 days I had a monster period like never before. Total flooding so bad I changed 8 night time pads and had to use a bath towel in the end. Still flooding as I type and unable to leave the house .
@georgiamorandi57952 жыл бұрын
@@fixhormones yes I know. I could only take the mini pill in my 20s and 30s because the combined gave me terrible headaches. What HRT options are available for people who can't take oestrogen?
@georgiamorandi57952 жыл бұрын
@Dr. Michelle Sands I've been taking estrogel for 2 weeks in another desperate attempt to curb migraines. Was due to add the utrogestan tonight but I just can't go on with it. I feel absolutely terrible and I'm still having migraines. The worst thing is the pure rage which comes over me. I've never had this before and I'm really tearful all the time. I thought things were crap before but my mood is now so low I can hardly face leaving the house.
@annashiegl3 жыл бұрын
Hi very interesting that you use the estrogen at night. I have been using it in the morning, and utrogestan at night. I still get up around 3am or 4am for a wee, and can't get back to sleep afterwards,, previous to hrt I was up 3 or 4 times a night! I will try using the sandrena gel at night to see if it will help break the 3 or 4am waking. Thank you
@lizearlewellbeing3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching - really hope this information was helpful for you
@shad51075 ай бұрын
I was prescribed this a year ago and have seen two doctors and no one mentioned how many pumps to do so I assumed it was one! No wonder I still get hot sometimes and sleep like crap 😡
@lizearlewellbeing5 ай бұрын
Glad you found this video helpful! ❤️
@tracyhughes2547 Жыл бұрын
I have suffered bad with hot flushes they get that bad that I'm drenched in sweat 😓 this has been happening for the past 4 years . My doctor has finally given me the gel and a capsule to take at night iv started the gel and capsules today so I really hope I'll finally get some relief and start feeling more better and not so they constantly
@lizearlewellbeing Жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear this - hopefully will help to get your symptoms under control ❤️
@esthergomezjimenez94873 жыл бұрын
Absolutely so incredibly timely your videos for me, as am 51 years old and in the thick of it. I just have a question would you take Utrogestan and the Oestrogel? Or would it be one or the other? Much love from Spain 🤗 And again thank you so much for your videos, there isn't one that isn't great.
@lizearlewellbeing3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your comment here Esther - we can't offer individual medical advice I'm afraid but would recommend having a read of the resources on www.menopausedoctor.co.uk/ and having a chat with your GP
@esthergomezjimenez94873 жыл бұрын
@@lizearlewellbeing okay thank you very much will look at information 🤗
@kerriechallinor14893 жыл бұрын
Gosh I didn't think of taking it at night time 🤦♀️ I've been on Estrogel for 3yrs now, however my sleep is still not the best, I also take testosterone for mood and energy so I could apply that in the morning and gel in the evening....thankyou so much Liz, I've just started following you and I'm loving your lives 🙂 x
@lizearlewellbeing3 жыл бұрын
Really hope this is useful!
@nicolaschleifer71393 жыл бұрын
Can’t find the podcast you mention here where you discuss when to use the hormones (with dr Lewis and dr Newson ) - can anyone tell me the date?
@helenalovelock1030 Жыл бұрын
I’ve heard some ladies saying they do their estrogen in the morning because it’s energizing. They say it’s the progesterone they take that helps you sleep. Confusing 😂
@lizearlewellbeing Жыл бұрын
Everyone is different!❤️
@helenalovelock1030 Жыл бұрын
@@lizearlewellbeing I think o will try both morning and evening. Do you take progesterone too?
@janecooney19883 жыл бұрын
I use that but in the morning maybe i should use it a night as im not good sleeper
@lizearlewellbeing3 жыл бұрын
Definitely worth chatting to your GP about for sure
@pennyking34223 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for this - just wondering which episode is the discussion with Dr Newson about when to take the oestrogel that you mention in this episode ?
@lizearlewellbeing3 жыл бұрын
it is the one with Dr Rebecca Lewis on oestrogen and anxiety. You can find it here lizearlewellbeing.com/podcasts-videos/podcast/menopause-and-anxiety-with-dr-rebecca-lewis/
@pennyking34223 жыл бұрын
@@lizearlewellbeing Thankyou :)
@YossiCurtis3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Liz, helpful as ever. I literally walked to the chemist only yesterday to swap oestrodose for oestrogel because I read on Dr Newson’s website that the former is not always manufactured under the strict control of Besin & that other suppliers also distribute this gel to chemists. You mentioned you use several pumps a day, can I ask how many micrograms does your gel contain? X
@Belfastboi3 жыл бұрын
80 in the estrogel
@clairetritton-patrick42373 жыл бұрын
Started taking oestrogel 2 months with 2 pumps. I've had a couple of nights of unbroken sleep. This has not happened for years!
@lizearlewellbeing3 жыл бұрын
Delighted to hear this!! 👍🏼
@cearilindubhlaoi95073 жыл бұрын
It's funny if I use the gel late it keeps me awake so I have to put it on early morning...we are all so different x
@lizearlewellbeing3 жыл бұрын
Aren't we just - that's so interesting!
@chrissiecardle3 жыл бұрын
Hi Liz, just to say thankyou again (will always be thanking you forever!) I'm on the oestrogel too and use 2pumps, so interesting you can change to nights! I do get slightly tender breasts so a bit dubious about increasing....like you I got immediate good results but beginning to wake early some mornings, started on the magnesium you recommend which is great so will have a 'play' and see how i get on. Lots of love, Christina xxx
@lizearlewellbeing3 жыл бұрын
Yes it can take a little adjusting to find what suits you best - hope this is helpful!
@Belfastboi3 жыл бұрын
I’m moving down from 4 to two again because my breasts were so heavy on 3 and painful. How are you getting on now? I’m lost with my dose.
@krishnadevyadav57022 жыл бұрын
Actually, Sleep is essential for peace of mind and health or body. We need eight hours to sleep.
@pappacicciafulham3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Liz, can you talk about the ustrogestan you take, I take it too but it makes me very sleepy and groggy the next day, love to know your thoughts and what time you take it.
@lizearlewellbeing3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this suggestion - we'll pass this on. Some women are progesterone sensitive and take on alternate days, or use vaginally. There is more online about this. Hope this is helpful!
@ttinkers10623 жыл бұрын
Is there any over the counter product that works? Even slightly? Dr's in the US (at least mine) still think hrt causes breast cancer and won't order it. I had a TAH & O. And was just told to stop taking at 61 because it will cause breast ca. I'm shriveling up here. Hot flashes. Anxiety. Sleepless. Sad and depressed.
@rachelparsons93753 ай бұрын
Also I had one oestrodose bottle covered with oestrogel label however chemist said that was all they could get hold of- its awful though how they try to deceive the patient by covering with a different label if it was the same product why would they try to hide it 🤔
@lizearlewellbeing2 ай бұрын
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@DelCole20103 жыл бұрын
I have been on utrogestan 100 and estrogel pump for 3 and a half months now,,started off with 2 pumps then 2 weeks ago was told by HRT nurse to go to 3 pumps has kept seeing the 3 to 30 am every night 🥲 I go 4 hours sleep then wake up so still not going full night,,just seeing how it goes a couple more weeks,then might have to go up to 4 pumps,,thanks LIz video was so interesting xx
@lizearlewellbeing3 жыл бұрын
Yes it can take a few weeks to find the right dosage :)
@DelCole20103 жыл бұрын
Had a bleed since last mail I sent you liz which got me worried it was only like a period and I should of looked properly and this can happen to ladies when they start HRT.. but I went down to 2 pumps 🤦🏻♀️ for 2 weeks and I felt soooo poorly so 10 days ago went back to 3 pumps now my body is not knowing what it wants to do,,I feel tired and had a small pain attack yesterday,,also had my second COVID jab a week a go so a lot going on in my body...should I just see how things go for a while after going back to 3 pumps,,,many thanks for your help I love watching your videos it feels like us ladies are not alone with all this happening to our bodies when I listen to you xxxx
@rhondaw65033 жыл бұрын
I have not slept well in at least 5 months now :( I am seeing the doc tomorrow. I am curious, your doctor did not also prescribe progesterone to balance the estrogen?
@christinerogers87342 жыл бұрын
I've seen other Liz Earle videos and she does also take progesterone also
@nicolacharlston73023 жыл бұрын
Hi , thanks this has been very informative, i was prescribed oestrogel but pharmacy like you said have stuck sticker over the oestrodose label !!! how do i go about getting this rectified??
@lizearlewellbeing3 жыл бұрын
It's a bit of a nightmare - unfortunately if you've taken the product out of the pharmacy, there isn't a lot you can do about returning that specific item back. Next time you pick up a prescription, peel the label off to check before you leave the pharmacy. In the meantime, you can report this incident to the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme here yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk/ we have more information online at lizearlewellbeing.com/healthy-living/menopause/oestrodose-oestrogel-what-you-need-to-know/
@Aisstylish3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Liz for this info!🙏I am a bit confused, I have been given Estrolgel and Utrogestan (yet to start taking them 🙈) as I am not sure what day in my cycle I should start taking and stopping the Utrogestan softgels as the info out there is so so differing? Also, I thought Utrogestan helps with sleep as it has a mild sedative effect, so could the Estrogel be applied in the AM and the Utrogestan taken in the PM? Sorry, hope this makes sense! Thank you
@pappacicciafulham3 жыл бұрын
Hi I was prescribed estrogel one pump in the morning one before bed, Utrogestan at bedtime but the Utrogestan makes me very sleepy the next day, how does it affect you? In fact sometimes I don't take it because I want to be alert in the morning.
@lizearlewellbeing3 жыл бұрын
There are very good prescribing guidelines on www.menopausedoctor.co.uk for specific information. Hope this is helpful!
@hayleysmith50772 жыл бұрын
can anyone send me the link to watch the video to balance mood swings taking estrogel also in the morning she speaks about? information is power thanks LIZ so much , wish you the best in life, blessings
@lizearlewellbeing2 жыл бұрын
Glad you found helpful! You should be able to search for the for the video on our channel!
@ruthfrank8106 Жыл бұрын
You can't take oestrogel on its own indefinitely you have to replace the progesterone aswell. I'm surprised that wasn't mentioned
@lizearlewellbeing Жыл бұрын
Yes, most women take a combination of the hormones oestrogen and progestogen, although women who do not have a womb can take oestrogen on its own
@stellajohnstone9252 жыл бұрын
Have literally just applied my first dollop of sandrena gel and taken my progesterone tablet 🤞 let’s see what happens x
@lizearlewellbeing2 жыл бұрын
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@JoanneLeighDance Жыл бұрын
How did you get on with it? x
@kingamichalczak24992 жыл бұрын
Hi I’m so happy for all information is about HRT I had three courses of antibiotics and I was fighting candida probably for a long time I will be scared to get again but I’m in age when I will benefit from HRT but I hear can contribute to candida fungus please can you make a video about this topic to HRT can cause candida how to protect ourselves if we are on HRT and one more thing anything about fungal infections 🙏🙏🙏♥️😘
@lizearlewellbeing Жыл бұрын
We'll look into it!
@dawnthomas90743 жыл бұрын
Can I ask if a change in HRT form (tabs to gel), can be why I now have really bad joint pains?
@jacquelinefoote808110 ай бұрын
Thankyou for this I’ve just been told to use 6pumps of the gel too and to take 2 utrogestan tablets without a break if you don’t mind me asking but do you take the tablets aswell? Thanks.
@nireeburrАй бұрын
I cant get in the bed to sleep. I will stand doing something and pass out in the middle of it. Last night with drink bottle , it assed out before drinking , woke up in wet bed. I get mad at myself coz it’s 5am when this cursed feeling stops and lets me get into bed with no hang ups . I’m also not very conscious when this is all happening. As a result, my legs are swelling with water fluid hormones all over the place and I’ve got no idea how to get it all better. I know that the sleep would cure so much of my health issues and yet it’s one of the issues is to let go and hop in my bed and be allowed. Does anyone else have this problem?
@lizearlewellbeingАй бұрын
Hi there, thank you for sharing this. We'd advise speaking to your doctor about your symptoms so they can share advice for this ❤️ Thanks, Rachel (social media manager)
@insideoutbeauty3170 Жыл бұрын
thank you for talking about this. I am so so confused with my hormones.... even though i am followed by 2 doctors. I thought progesterone was the one to do at night to sleep well and that estrogen was more for energy ?? Do you take also progesterone as you are using Estrogel ? My doc told me and many many docs i have watched say it is essential to protect the uterus.
@lizearlewellbeing Жыл бұрын
Do speak to your doctor if you have any concerns as we unfortunately can't offer individual medical advice
@Hayleism13 Жыл бұрын
Great channel Liz. What if endometriosis is activated by oestrogel. Any advice for a sleep focused solution?
@lizearlewellbeing Жыл бұрын
We have lots of free resources on our website on sleep which you may find helpful ❤️
@sarahlarkin86703 жыл бұрын
Do we need to have extra progesterone too? or just oestrogen??
@justlikebuttah Жыл бұрын
Started this gel 10 days age. Bottle has a paper label. As this is a year after this video how can I tell if real?
@justlikebuttah Жыл бұрын
It is Oestrogel I have been given not Estrogel. Very similar packaging, this is very confusing.
@lizearlewellbeing Жыл бұрын
Hi Donna! It's hard to tell without seeing the bottles but you may find this article helpful. Do speak to your GP if you have any concerns about your prescription also! Thanks, Rachel (social media manager) lizearlewellbeing.com/healthy-living/oestrodose-oestrogel-what-you-need-to-know/
@anndavis357415 күн бұрын
So you can't buy this from the pharmacy? you have to get it from your Dr on prescription?
@lizearlewellbeing10 күн бұрын
Yes in the UK ❤️
@jacquelinefoote8081 Жыл бұрын
Omg this is the same for me I’m just not sleeping at all and my doctors just won’t help me 😢
@lizearlewellbeing Жыл бұрын
We have lots more advice on our website too - hope you find helpful ❤️
@justinebourke9449 Жыл бұрын
Hi. I'd like to know how long it takes for eostrogel to work. I was evoral conti patches which started to reduce my hot flashes after 2 weeks and stopped them after about 4 weeks. Then after nearly 3 months the flashes returned worse than ever before. I changed to eostrogel ( 2 pumps) and a progesterone pill 2 weeks ago but this has made no difference so far. I had anxiety and insomnia before any of the hrt but with the overheating and sweats coming every hour from evening til morning any bit of sleep I get, I'm woken out of. Haven't had more than an hour of sleep at a time for so long and usually 3 hours in total is the maximum I get in 24 hours. When I wake I get extreme anxiety and it takes such a long time to get back. I'm in constant torment with the anxiety, depression and lack of sleep. Antidepressants and antipsychotics have not helped, they only made me feel much worse. I'm at my wits end. I attempted to end it all twice this year. I feel like I can't go on like this much longer. I've been in torment for over 8 months
@lizearlewellbeing Жыл бұрын
Hi Justine, thank you for reaching out and we are so sorry to hear that you are struggling. It can sometimes take a while to find the right dosage of HRT for you and for your symptoms to improve, so keep trying and keep in contact with your doctor and medical professionals for their help and guidance. We have lots of free resources on our website too that you may find helpful. Sending love and support, Rachel (social media manager) www.newsonhealth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/HRT-Types-and-doses-v21-02.pdf
@Erica-ly2er Жыл бұрын
Hi Justine I feel every bit of what your saying, I too are experiencing the chronic sleep it is tortures I've just been put on estridot75,( from everol 50) and 200mg of utrogestan(instead of everol conti) it's my 4th night and my sleep is still not improved, I've now run out of things to do .ive tried accupunture,hypnosis, melatonin,meditation apps, hot baths, going to the gym magnesium spray, I resorted to a sleeping tablet last night at 4 o clock its horrendous
@lucystone36353 жыл бұрын
Hi Liz - great topic. Where can we find the podcasts with Dr Lewis and Dr Newson on when best to use the gel please? x
@lizearlewellbeing3 жыл бұрын
Hi there - all of Liz's podcasts are on our website, but here are two fab ones to get you started: lizearlewellbeing.com/podcasts-videos/podcast/episode-12-the-menopause-with-dr-louise-newson/ lizearlewellbeing.com/podcasts-videos/podcast/menopause-myth-busting-dr-louise-newson/
@lucystone36353 жыл бұрын
@@lizearlewellbeing thanks so much - that’s really helpful x
@lizearlewellbeing3 жыл бұрын
lizearlewellbeing.com/podcasts-videos/podcast/menopause-and-anxiety-with-dr-rebecca-lewis/ This is the one specifically about estrogen dose
@petzl1239Ай бұрын
thank you do much , but 1 question: do you rub in or only glide on the skin ? How did you use it ? Please and thank you for an answer 😊❤🤗
@lizearlewellbeingАй бұрын
Here is Liz's current HRT routine and how/where she applies instagram.com/p/C68nL6grcSV/ ❤️
@jaykaira99394 ай бұрын
I have been suffering from sleep issue, no other symptoms. Just wondering please do you take estrogel combined with progesterone? Thanks
@lizearlewellbeing4 ай бұрын
Do check out this free resource from the fab Balance app on this subject ❤️balance-menopause.com/uploads/2021/09/FAQs-about-taking-HRT.pdf