Synthetic HRT?

My gynaecologist suggested we try Femoston 2/10 for hot flushes. Has anyone tried this or a similar drug? For the past few years, I've been on Oestrogel and Utrogestan prescribed by Hertoghe doctor, but the hot flushes have been getting worse lately and therefore my gynaecologist suggested we try Femoston instead (I'm 49). However, I've read that you should not take estrogen orally, and the Hertoghe doctors advocate the use of bio-identical hormones. Femoston contains synthetic estradiol and progesterone. But I also read that this warning concerned older drugs, and that newer drugs carry much lower risks.

So I'd like to hear from others having tried Femoston or a similar drug; that is, synthetic HRT taken orally. If you've also used bio-identical hormones, how did synthetic HRT work compared to bio-identical hormones?

[Pascha1]

I had femiston, I blew up like a balloon on that, hair started falling out by handfuls, It is in the PIL as a side affect.. I tried another one Indivina and didn't do well some side affects but not as bad as femiston

In the end I researched and found the Marina coil which is most natural progesterone on NHS ) l and Sandrena Estradiol gel which come in little sachets , I rub onto thigh before go to bed , I haven't had any side affects at all

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Thanks. That does not sound very encouraging...I have done some research and of course all drugs have side effects, but yours seem worse than anything I've come across so far...interesting.

[Lalillala in reply to Pascha1]

H Pascha1, my hair falled out like crazy during the 2 months i have benz in Femoston. I am 5 weeks cold turkey. How long did you take Femoston ? Did your hair grow back?

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Thanks!

[Angel_of_the_North]

I wouldn't use syntheric HRT - esp not synthetic progesterone, it's a really nasty substance. Can't you get compounded bioidenticals so the dose suits you personally? I have sublingual lozenges as creams just didn't work for me - so that's sort of oral. My friend who had synthetic HRT went from a B to a G cup and has never been free of breast discomfort.

[Hidden in reply to Angel_of_the_North]

Interesting and scary! I don't know if it's possible to get compounded bioidenticals in Belgium, but could ask my hormone doctor at my next appointment...it does sound like synthetic HRT is to be avoided.

Thanks to all for your input!