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Hello just started on the gel oestrogel instead of the tablets to thicken lining up . Only because I have a lactose intolerance so the tablets contain it . Anyone else used the gel ? Is it as good as the tablets to thicken linning ? Just seems weird to rub a gel on arms and it works the same?

Last go , so just over thinking all the time😘😘😘

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Lisichka

Never tried the gel but it should work the same way as patches I guess. Can you ask to do estradiol injections? It’s really convenient, just twice a week.

Good luck with your round!! It’ll be the one xxx

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Angels2us in reply to Lisichka

I hope so xx oh I never knew they did the injections that’s sounds good so they work the same too? The only thing Is I have brought all the drugs now , and they was a fortune, I don’t think I can return them now I had the for a few weeks now , in the box ,

How are you getting on ? 😘😘

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Lisichka in reply to Angels2us

in this case you should use the gel, I’m sure it’ll work well.

When is your transfer?

I’m doing good, just over 8 weeks now! Still can’t quite believe it

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Angels2us in reply to Lisichka

It’s not till second week in November, not sure of the date until I have a linning scan next Thursday,

I bet you can’t believe it so pleased for you xxxx😘😘

Hi..Yes, I have used the gel. I am still using it and I'm 8 weeks now. But I have used it along with Progynova. So not sure about its effects on lining when taken alone.

All the best to you 😘

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Angels2us in reply to BeHappyNoMatterWhat

Oh ok I only taken tablets before, it’s just because I have the lactose intolerance thing now which causes me trouble with my stomach , how come your taking both , tablets and gel , I use to take 3 tablets before xx

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BeHappyNoMatterWhat in reply to Angels2us

I was also taking 3 tabs a day and gel once a day. That's how my doc prescribed.

Hope everything goes well for you :)

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Angels2us in reply to BeHappyNoMatterWhat

All lovely congratulations sorry I didn’t see the bottom of the message earlier, 8 weeks fantastic 😘😘

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BeHappyNoMatterWhat in reply to Angels2us

Thank you so much 😘 Good luck, this will be the one for you :)

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Angels2us in reply to BeHappyNoMatterWhat

😘😘😘

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fay2399

I will be using testogel for egg retrieval, my clinic advised to apply on the tighs instead of arm.. maybe ask the dr if it makes any difference for you?

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Angels2us in reply to fay2399

Yes I will thank you xxx

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Angels2us in reply to fay2399

Hi just spoken to Clinc she said no difference to where I apply it , arms or thighs, , i I suppose I just got to get my head round it that it’s going to work the same as the tablets xx

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fay2399 in reply to Angels2us

Don’t overthink it, being relaxed is best! Trust your dr if you think he is goodxxx

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Angels2us in reply to fay2399

I know I over think everything xxx

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