Hi
Just wondered if this thread is still open and if anyone can offer any advice please?
I am 46 post meno (no period since Sept 2013) and started HRT on 17 August 2014 - on Utrogestan 100mg 25 out of 28 days. Oestrogel started on 1 pump, then got awful low mood and anxiety and upped it to 2 pumps (24 September 2014) which helped after about 7 days. I use Oestrogel at night one pump on upper outer arm and one on inner thigh.
I have again got awful low mood and anxiety with crying a lot this time and have just upped dose (on consultant's advice) to 3 pumps but put the third pump on at 1pm today. Do you think this will help? Separating the doses is that advised?
Was doing 'fairly' ok until Friday last week. Have to say the Oestrogel is amazing at stopping hot flushes so far and the Utrogestan seems to help me sleep once I finally nod off.
I am convinced it is hormonal as I have used AD's in the past (and have them close if this doesn't work) as my blood tests showed low Estradiol and very low Testosterone (0.1).
Does low Oestrogen cause low mood/anxiety does anyone know?
I also wish I could get hold of some Testosterone gel as after reading a lot of stuff it is obvious it helps with this. Especially as my levels are virtually non existent.
My consultant has offered the implant but I am wary after reading info. on it and would rather to be able to control my dosage according to symptoms.
I hope this post makes sense as I am really in the middle of a very anxious time.
Sorry for waffling on, hope someone can shed some light.
CW