Estradiol 50mg implant reviews

4.5

2 reviews

Oestrogen implants are used by a small number of women who have tried other forms of oestrogen that don't control their symptoms. The implant can be particularly useful after surigical menopause. The implant is inserted under the skin using local anaesthetic. They last for around 6-8 months and users have to monitor oestrogen levels with blood tests every 6 months.

Route

Implant under the skin

Frequency

Every 6 to 12 months

Provides womb protection?

No

Provides contraception?

No

Similarity to own hormones

Body identical

Effect on blood clot risk

None

Effect on breast cancer risk

Likely little or no risk

Available on PPC?

No

Estradiol 50mg implant

Method

Continuous HRT is where you take the same dose of both oestrogen and progesterone every day. It is used when your periods have stopped or when you have used cyclical HRT for more than 1 year. The aim of continuous HRT is to prevent bleeding.
Oestrogen is the main component of HRT. If you have a uterus and are using oestrogen HRT then you will need to take a form of progesterone to protect the womb lining (endometrium) from overgrowing, as this can increase the risk of endometrial cancer.

Hormonal ingredients

Not applicable

Similar alternatives

Brands that have close or exactly the same hormonal ingredients

Reviews

4.5

2 reviews

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
54 years old
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
  •  25th Mar 24

My experience with an Oestrogen only implant has been only positive, all symptoms gone and the convenience of only having it once every 6 months is worth every penny. The testosterone implant however has made no difference to my libido so i've stopped having it. Vagifem and ovestin haven't really helped with vaginal dryness or libido either.

HRT used

Estradiol 50mg implant

3

Symptoms

Hot flushes, sweating

24

Side effects

Other

1 helpful

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