Quote from: ElizabethK on October 19, 2017, 05:24:50 PMThe suggestion is to use it on the thigh or lower stomach....have you found it makes any difference where you apply it? The Dr didn't seem to think it mattered.
I like to apply it in areas where the skin is thin as these are supposed to give better absorption, like the inner arm, chest, flank, behind the knee. I found absorption (i.e. Androgel) was poor around my shoulder and upper outer arm. My doctor doesn't mind that I apply the Estrogel in the chest area despite recommendations (that aren't scientifically substantiated) not to. Obviously, the skin around the vulva and vagina (and scrotum, penile skin) absorb at a much greater rate but, again, the manufacturer recommends against this because it may cause burning and they want to avoid problems. Some still do it, with or without (not advised) their doctor's consent. I apply it there, with my doctor's consent, find it burns slightly for a few seconds but no big deal, no other drawbacks as far as I can tell.
Whatever you do, be consistent and I find it's best to take a shower before applying to the same area for a second time. I like to rotate. Right now, I apply it to my inner arms and flank in the am, after shower. In the evening, before going to bed, to the chest area and flank (other side). I will sometimes also apply to my buttocks and behind the knee. A small dose is also applied around my vulva and inside the vagina, from what remains in the bottle after those 64 pumps are used up. My doctor is well aware of my application "protocol' so be sure to do whatever you're doing with your doctor's consent and to read the product monograph before using this product.
Oh...and I also make sure to apply it as thinly as possible to the largest area possible as this seems to maximize absorption.
QuoteThanks for the suggestion
My pleasure.
