Ovestin 1mg cream

[HKAnne]

Hi,I have been using Ovestin 1mg for 18 months. I am 64 and went through the menopause 10 years ago.

My GP is quite happy to keep issuing repeat prescriptions but I am wondering if it is safe to keep using indefinitely.

I have not suffered any side effects so far and have not found anything on the internet iron the information leaflet to say how long one should take it for. Obviously, due to my age and being post menopausal I am going to need to take something long term. I have been thinking of using coconut oil.

I would appreciate any advice

Thank you.

Anne

[Corrine1]

Hi HKAneOvestin is extremely safe. The amount of oestrogen in it is very small and a years use is apparently equivalent to that found in one medium hrt oral tablet! As post menopause womens oestrogen drops considerably it is important to replace this in order to deal with and prevent the genital urinary symptoms of menopause. There's a really good private FB group specifically about these issues called Vaginal Atrophy - I couldn't post a link unfortunately but you should be able to find it if you search on FB groups. It contains all the information you are likely to need about this subject.

[HKAnne in reply to Corrine1]

Hi Corrine1,Thanks so much for your advice. I will join the Facebook group you have recommended.

Best wishes.

Anne