04/07/2025
Holidays and HRT .....
If you are lucky enough to be planning an overseas holiday this summer, here are some handy tips for travelling with your HRT medication, to make your trip as stress free as possible:
• Check the rules of the country that you are travelling to as well as any that you may be passing through via their embassy website.
• Always carry medicines, including applicators in their original, correctly labelled packages.
• Check that you have enough medication to last your trip and that any medication you take will remain in date.
• We would recommend you carry your HRT in your hand luggage to guard against lost or delayed baggage. Remember, most airlines restrict cabin liquids and gels to 100ml. A bottle of Oestrogel is within this limit and therefore can be carried as hand luggage.
• Some HRT preparations are best kept at room temperature (below 25C). Check the directions on your medication and use a small thermos flask, or mini cool bag to help keep it cool. Alternatively, store in a cool, dark place within your hotel room or accommodation, away from direct sunlight.
Most importantly ... relax, unwind and enjoy your break!!
