The supply of HRT medication Utrogestan is being restricted by the UK government because of shortages amid increase demand.
Pharmacies will only dispense two months’ worth of Utrogestan 100mg capsules per prescription to help ensure continued access for women.
In this special episode, Newson Health pharmacist prescriber and menopause specialist Faiza Kennedy joins Dr Louise to talk about the restrictions, and where and how to seek advice and help.
They talk about the importance of taking a progesterone as part of your HRT regime if you still have a womb, as well as alternatives to Utrogestan, including progesterone in pessary form, the Mirena coil and combined forms of HRT containing both estrogen and progesterone.
Faiza’s top three tips:
Click here for a balance article for more information about the current Utrogestan supply restrictions, plus alternatives.
You can read more about Faiza here.
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