Saša Janković

In recent days I have been approached by a number of women who use Oestrogel who say they have experienced a return of menopause symptoms, after a different bottle design has become available in the UK over the last year. A cylindrical Oestrogel bottle with a white lid (previously used up to 2019) is being dispensed alongside the existing conical bottle design, which has a blue lid. Some women have said the cylincrical shape bottle provides a smaller quantity each pump. Oestrogel manufacturer Besins have stressed to me both bottles deliver the same quantity and quality of estradiol. If however you believe your Oestrogel pump pack is not functioning correctly, Besins requests you send a product quality complaint to [email protected]. If you are experiencing a recurrence of symptoms, you should discuss this with your prescribing clinician and you can report any concerns to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency’s Yellow Card Scheme at: mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or via the MHRA Yellow Card app. You can also email [email protected]. If you ever have any concerns about the effectiveness of any form of HRT, my key advice is that you contact your healthcare professional, and continue taking your usual prescription.