There are a few reasons for a reduced dose in your new Transition Pack:
Blood test results required
If you are on a high dose of medication and have not submitted blood results, your new Treatment Recommendation will recommend a reduced dose until you submit a blood result. This blood result is required to check that the high dose is still suitable for you.
Changing formulation
Different formulations have different strength profiles. For example, if you change formulation from patches or gel to injections or tablets, then the recommendation may be lower than you might expect.
If you are ever not sure about your recommendation or wish to have an alternative recommendation, feel free to book a consultation with a doctor to discuss.
High Dose Not Needed
Your blood test results might show that your hormonal balance doesn't require such a high dose to have the desired effects. Often, a higher dose early on is needed to overcome natural hormone production, but as treatment progresses the effects of the hormones that would usually be produced is diminished.
You can read more about this here.
Blood Test Result Concerns
Some medications have indicators that let us know that you're at a greater risk of side effects. In these cases, we recommend reading more about your specific medications on the Knowledge Base or booking in a Doctor Consultation.