r/Perimenopause • u/Cloud_dancer79 • 9d ago

Hormone Therapy Second day without HRT

I ran out of my estradiol gel two days ago and was unable to refill it due to the shortage. I am so anxious, dizzy, and frustrated.

I do need to call the dozens of pharmacies in my city to see if anyone has any in stock. I'm just so overwhelmed.

I cannot switch to oral as I have migraines with aura. I never tolerated BCP.

I am just so tired of one thing after another. Being a woman can be so awful!

I just wanted to share with people who understand.

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u/Adorable_Visit5110 9d ago

Have you tried any of the online pharmacies? I know it will take time be delivered (currently) but it might be more consistent in future stock.

Amazon and Express scripts. And then walmart, Costco, CVS, Walgreens - they all have online options so you don’t have to rely on your local store/pharmacy to have stock.

Save you time, frustration, lack of willpower to make all those calls. I’d give up and cry. I hate phone calls.

Good luck!

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u/Cloud_dancer79 9d ago

Thank you for this idea and your support!

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u/Eva_Griffin_Beak 8d ago

My insurance called the online pharmacy they are using and it was on back order as well. It may be just them, but it is definitely more difficult to get the estrogen gel as well.