I'm sticking in an update as there's a couple of odd things I've noticed. So I was getting what I call 'fizzy' headaches. Very short duration, maybe seconds, bit like a tension headache/sinus discomfort, happening maybe a dozen times a day. Not painful just annoying. Not worth taking anything because they disappeared quickly. I had similar (but less) during the first 3 months of Tibolone, then they stopped.
Also I've felt like I've had a bit of water retention. I used to put on ½ stone leading up to my periods, and it felt similar. Also some breast/nipple sensitivity. Hot flushes well controlled and no mood problems though. I also had a GP check last week, and although my blood pressure was fine it was actually higher than it usually is for me.
So the night before last I switched back to taking Utrogestan orally and I think I might need systemic progesterone. Headaches have almost completly gone and I'm already 4lbs lighter and the breast/nipple sensitivity has gone (In fact I'd say my boobs feel a little smaller??) Yes I've had 2 nights of bonkers dreams but I've woken up feeling OK so I'm going to continue with it orally and see how I go.
I was so worried about Utrogestan side effects, especially how a lot of ladies on her are suffering, I thought the vaginal route was the best option, but maybe it's not for me? I'll keep you all posted how things go.