Hi everyone
I am 51, not had a hysterectomy, have not had periods for a year, non-smoker, very active, and have been prescribed Evorel Conti. I am on my second week and was hoping by now to have had at least some let-up from the hot flushes (I have around 20 per day), but sadly, nothing! Do have headaches, but no breast tenderness or breakthrough bleeding as yet. My concern with the patches is that I take part in high-intensity activity every day (Body Attach, spin, kettle bells and Body Pump - ex-fitness instructor), and have noticed that when I remove the patch, although the outer margin is stuck down, that the centre appears to have dried out or there is a pool of sweat underneath. I have emailed the manufacturer (Jenssen) regarding efficacy in this situation, but have had no reply. I am concerned that: a) I might not be absorbing the hormones due to my sweating; or b) that the dose might not be adequate. My FSH is 73 and estradiol 30, which are postmenopausal levels.
Any clues anyone?