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[Daisybunny]

I have recently changed from Evorel 100 patches to Estrogel because of the unavailability of the patches. ( I also have a Mirena ) . I have 2 questions which I hope someone can answer. How many pumps of gel is equivalent to the 100mg patch?  ( Doc says 3 but I thought 4 ). And when I apply it, should I split the amount between both arms each day or alternate arms on a daily basis?
Thank you in advance for any help.

[Dotty]

Hi 4 pumps is the rough equivalent. I put 2 pumps on each shoulder outer arm each morning. X

[Sammiejane]

hi

if using 2.5 pumps of the gel so put pump each arm then half the next time i use the pump the following night will i get half dose first or full pump full ?

thanks

[Daisybunny]

Thank you Dotty. That really clears it up for me.

[Bobidy]

Hi

Yes it's 4 pumps, I put mine on each inner thigh. You could do all at once or split am and pm. Tweek until you find something that suits you x

[Daisybunny]

Thank you Bobidy. Do you find splitting the dose makes any difference to sleep?

[Bobidy]

Not so much with sleep but no dipping with symptoms and it's less to rub in at one go. We are all different though x