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[LeeJane]

Hi Leejane

  from me too

Great that your doc recommended this excellent site!

Are you on Elleste Duet conti or the cyclical type that gives a bleed? Did you start the Elleste before the Prozac and is there any pattern to the symptoms in relation to the HRT tablets?

I only ask because some women find that the type of progestogen in Elleste (called norethisterone) can give unpleasant side effects - such as headaches etc so you might find that you feel better on a different preparation such as Femoston which has a progestogen quite similar to our own body's progesterone. Also if you started the Prozac after starting the HRT and it is the side effects (of the hRT) causing the problems perhaps you may not need this (Prozac) as well?

How were your periods before starting HRT and how long have you been on it?

Hope you got on well at the doctors but do think about trying a different HRT too. Do let us know! 

Hurdity x

Hi Hurdity

I am on the Elleste Duet that gives a bleed.  I was still having periods but had gone from very regular to all over the place so the idea was to regulate it for me. 

I have been on Prozac for many years.   Been on HRT for 4 or 5 months? Am not sure. Brain fuzz!

The HRT def got rid of the perimenopausal headaches I was having.   I think possibly the one I have today is due to the higher dose of Prozac settling into my body.   

[Hurdity]

Hi LeeJane

If things don't improve, you might like to try a different HRT preparation before increasing the Prozac further, in case some of your symptoms are related to that particular type - eg Femoston like I suggested, or even a patch HRT, which delivers oestrogen directly into the system, rather than having to go through the liver - and might help lift your mood?

It's difficult trying to work it all out isn't it? Menopause certainly can bring on anxiety type symptoms where there wern't any before, and can make existing problems worse. True depression is a different matter although the mood swings of menopause, and the drop in oestrogen levels can make it that more difficult to cope with what life throws at you generally!

Hope you feel better soon 

Hurdity x

[LeeJane]

Hi LeeJane

If things don't improve, you might like to try a different HRT preparation before increasing the Prozac further, in case some of your symptoms are related to that particular type - eg Femoston like I suggested, or even a patch HRT, which delivers oestrogen directly into the system, rather than having to go through the liver - and might help lift your mood?

It's difficult trying to work it all out isn't it? Menopause certainly can bring on anxiety type symptoms where there wern't any before, and can make existing problems worse. True depression is a different matter although the mood swings of menopause, and the drop in oestrogen levels can make it that more difficult to cope with what life throws at you generally!

Hope you feel better soon 

Hurdity x

Hello Hurdity

Thank you so much for your thoughtful and helpful reply.  I will bear it in mind. 

I am feeling a lot brighter today.  I will have to see how it goes.

It is a day to day thing, if not hour to hour.  Isn't it?      

[janine scott]

Hi you will find plenty advice and comfort on this brilliant site I have struggled with perimenipause symptoms its so hard found this site brilliant for advice and feeling your not alone or going mad

Good luck hope you too find comfort xx

[LeeJane]

Hi you will find plenty advice and comfort on this brilliant site I have struggled with perimenipause symptoms its so hard found this site brilliant for advice and feeling your not alone or going mad

Good luck hope you too find comfort xx

Thank you for your welcome, Janine.  I have been reading around and soaking it all up like a sponge.  Such a comfort to know the weird things happening are all part of peri.  I can be calm about it.

My increased meds have gradually kicked in. Day 8 of increased Prozac.  20mg to 40mg, alongside the HRT and multi-vits and minerals.  Feeling a great deal better.  In mood and in energy.