Blissel reviews

3.0

4 reviews

Blissel is a vaginal gel that contains oestrogen which is only used locally and can be used both internally inside the vagina and outside on the vulva. It comes with an applicator to help with insertion. It is used every night at first, for 2 to 4 weeks, then the dose reduces slowly to twice weekly. Vaginal oestrogen is very safe, with studies showing it is only absorbed into the body for a very short time at the start of use, in fact, an entire year's supply of vaginal oestrogen is equivalent to just 1 oral oestrogen HRT tablet. The leaflet contained in the packet of vaginal oestrogen is the same leaflet used in oral and patch oestrogen and does not fully apply to vaginal use. Large studies have shown there is no increased risk of cancer when using vaginal oestrogen. Women who have had breast cancer may also use vaginal oestrogen, but only after a discussion with their oncology specialist.

Route

Insert into the vagina

Frequency

Each night for 2 weeks, then twice weekly

Provides womb protection?

No

Provides contraception?

No

Similarity to own hormones

Natural

Effect on blood clot risk

None

Effect on breast cancer risk

None

Available on PPC?

Yes

Blissel

Method

Vaginal oestrogen is safe to use on it's own to manage symptoms affecting the vulva, vagina and urinary tract

Hormonal ingredients

Ultra low oestrogen

Similar alternatives

Brands that have close or exactly the same hormonal ingredients

Reviews

3.0

4 reviews

HRT Review
Used for less than 3 months
68 years old
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
  •  27th Nov 24

Since I have been using Blissel gel which is only a month ago I have had two water infections and discomfort

HRT used

Blissel

Symptoms

Hot flushes, sweating

7

Side effects

Cramping

1

0 helpful

HRT Review
Used for more than 12 months
53 years old
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
  •  23rd Jun 24

Started on implants as allergic to patches sometimes had headaches using gel and more.recently tried the spray which had same effect

HRT used

Estradiol 50mg implant

2

Symptoms

Hot flushes, sweating

18

Side effects

Constipation

1

0 helpful

HRT Review
Used for more than 12 months
66 years old
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
  •  10th Apr 24

My experience is mainly post menopausal and triggered by severe Genito symptoms of the menopause. My life was so debilitated by this that I had to go on a HRT regime to get some Iife back at the age of 64. It has helped through a period of trial and error. Tried Vagifem and Intrarosa both caused irritation. I needed to add transdermal and Estring to get relief.The NHS has offered little support . My prescription is on the NHS but no one reviews it at all . I’ve had to wait one year for a phone call from Menopause clinic to be triaged on the phone. I had so much irritation I was convinced ingredient in HRT vaginal creams were causing it. I was assessed by dermatologist and an allergy panel. I was not allergic to the ingredients . Some of the ingredients are irritating to the skin however and should not be in these gels. The Estring solved the problem for me along with a little blissel or ovestin externally. I suspect the oestrogen may be contributing to an increase in incontinence and prolapse as I am hyper mobile and have lax ligaments. A women’s health physio states I now have a hypermobile urethra . So whilst HRT has stopped the symptoms of incessant burning it has caused other symptoms to be enhanced . It’s a balancing act to get it right and it is not easy to do.

HRT used

Oestrogel 0.06%

4

Symptoms

Hot flushes, sweating

19

Side effects

Bloating

5

0 helpful

HRT Review
Used for more than 12 months
58 years old
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
  •  26th Mar 24

I initially used the patch to help me with joint pain but had to come off it as there is breast cancer in the family. Since coming off it symptoms have increased More joint pain Difficulty in sleeping Brain fog Bouts of tiredness Dry vagina and no libido

HRT used

Evorel Conti

3

Symptoms

Irritability

10

Side effects

Other

0 helpful

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