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[bev567901]

Just thought I would post an update on evorel sequi patches
In case anyone has considered using them & is worried. The first 2 weeks on the evorel 50 I had some nausea & headaches. I was worried about going onto the next 2 weeks of the evorel conti due to what I had read but no side effects so far. I have lots more energy & have done so many
Things I have been putting off. Obviously
Not completed the month yet but will report what the bleed feels like
Compared to normal when I get there. Bev x

[flossie fiddler]

Thanks for sharing, Bev. I start month 2 of a Evorel Sequi on Saturday, and so far so good. First 2 weeks I had 2 headaches, one bad, one niggly. But as hubby pointed out, I had a bad headache the week before I started HRT so that can't really be attributed to the patches. I had loads of energy in first 2 weeks, and felt so much better, sleep patterns settled and flushes stopped. Vaginal dryness disappeared, and libido returned, and I felt like I could cope with anything.

Weeks 3 and 4, some symptoms returned, but nothing like as bad as before HRT. Had a couple of mild flushes, one at night and one in the day. Had a little bit of fatigue, and food cravings a couple of days, but nothing was very bad at all.  I started a bleed half way through week 3 which lasted a week and it's just about finished now. Sounds strange, but it found it almost cleansing.

If I continue like this I'll be well happy. Hope you're still doing ok.

[bev567901]

Sounds positive Flossie. I finish this first pack a week on Sunday. I already have pain so wonder if my period will come early like normal now & not at the fourth patch time. It's good for anyone looking even in 2 yrs time to see experiences. Glad they are working for u xx

[peri]

Hi girls, I'm just about to start pack 3 of evorel on Monday. Initially I felt really good but for the past 2 weeks (whilst on progesterone part) I've had really bad nausea!   Just hoping it settles down  x

[flossie fiddler]

Hope it settles too, Peri. Guess we have to give our bodies time to settle down. Was chatting to my friend today who has been on HRT, now takes just progesterone, and she said that it can often be trial and error, changing meds as needed. There's so much HRT options out there, and if I've found the one that works for me first time, I'll consider myself to be very lucky.

[flossie fiddler]

Bev, sounds like you might well get your period. I had mild cramps, and was surprised my period started in week 3, was expecting it once I got onto the next pack. But guess we're all different. Reading and sharing our experiences does really help anyone popping by to see that there isn't a 'normal'.

[bev567901]

Flossie you are psychic! Day 21 & it is here. I was always 28 days pre peri then 24-28 so this is a new one must be the patches. No wonder my back ached so much when I got up this morning I just thought I had overdone stuff. Funny as I would expect more symptoms, have been feeling off but kids been poorly so just thought it was that or tiredness. 
Peri I had bad nausea on the 50 patches the first week but it has settled down. I kept busy & sewed myself silly on my new machine until I had to beg myself to stop if it returns I shall be back out in the garden keeping busy. Fingers crossed for you it is just a bit of a shifting of hormones & it will settle. B x

[flossie fiddler]

Looks like you found your new normal 

[bev567901]

Next update on the evorel sequi for anyone searching. I have completed one month & half way through the next. Headaches & nausea not so bad. The bleed was a couple of days longer than normal, more loss but no more painful. I didn't feel anything more than slightly niggly at times on the second phase of patches, I'm not a very angry person anyway. Maybe not so tolerant but probably normal reactions as I am so passive. I have had a lot of work on & coped with all. I even bought a new car so beware ha might not be a side effect though. I have noticed the day I change my patch I have quite bad diarreah, almost like a virus really explosive. Took me a few times to work it out as didn't think it was the patches at first. Feel more confident too. HTH B x

[Hurdity]

  re the new car!

Glad you are feeling better generally.

Also to say really if you are getting a persistent change in bowel habits and you know it's not a virus or something you ate, you ought just to get this checked out with the doctor if it doesn't clear up, rather than assuming it is to do with changing the patch. I would have thought this is an unusual side effect, (especially as patches give a pretty consistent dose of hormones) - and more likely with tablet HRT which can upset the digestion. Transdermal HRT does not go through the digestive system.

Hurdity x

[bev567901]

I will Hurdity I have to see the nurse for my next supply. That wasn't explained when I got them thought I would just get them on repeat so anyone else new to this book that appt before you run out. One of the common side effects on my leaflet is diarrhoea I only read it today as things where so bad. One of my first meno symptoms was that too so hmmmmm might be a changing of levels.
I forgot to mention the boobs I have a free pair with every box, never had them before apart from in pregnancy it's really strange. Getting a bit bigger in other areas too it's a revelation having been a stick my whole life. Wonder if some ladies are lacking in hormones their whole lives?? B x

[bev567901]

Next Evorel Sequi Update - It seems I can plan for a cycle now it happens the same day of the week & it is one day off putting on my last patch for the month. How very nice to know when it will happen these days. I was given a 6 mth supply at my nurse appt so its great to know I have them in quantity. I had put two pounds on but I can feel my clothes getting tighter & my boobs bigger without a weigh in, so far that is a small price to pay. I may reconsider in a couple of years time though!  I feel really good when I am on patch 3 of the 50 & do get a bit bossy when I start the conti but not in a stressy way just a bit extra assertive. The diarrhea comes & goes, the day of my period is a trigger for that too. I could just take an immodium if I was desperate its not like I feel poorly or anything. Hoping I have taken the full month this time as my cat can now get anywhere & open cupboards so my safe place is about to be changed I have felt very tired on the sequi this month but it is a good tired, I don't nap or anything. Going back to last year when I couldn't sleep this is great. I also am using less diazepam & some of the triggers that sent me into panic/stress with the onset of peri are fading away & I am coping so much better. So all in all a good report again. Bev x

[Hurdity]

Glad to hear you are feeling better bev567901 - long may it last!

Hurdity x

[bev567901]

Thank you Hurdity, I am hoping that once I have been on them a while it will feel more constant not that I have any really bad days of the month it is just some are really good like the old me days. I can only describe some feelings as like when you get your first ever pair of glasses things are clearer & more colourful. Seems a cliche but it is nice to feel at one again. B x   

[honeybun]

Pleased to hear you are doing well Bev.

HRT will never make things perfect but a damn site better than before.

Keep posting, it's nice to read your positive news.


Honeyb
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