Thanks DG, yes, it was the contraceptive pill my daughter went on and it was many years ago. I was only mentioning it as I felt it possible that we were both very sensitive to oestrogen.
The Cyclogest she's given me is vaginal pessaries.
I'm not going to take any more Climaval tablets and I've cut a bit off my patch. I did tell the Gynae that I preferredto have the patch only as I had done my research into migraine and HRT but she wanted me to take the Climaval as well.
HRT didn't solve all my problems, I didn't expect it to, and for me the benefits do not outweigh getting more migraines as I can't function like this. I'm going to attempt to see my GP as I feel I need to get to the bottom of this 'insulin resistance' thing the Gynae keeps going on about. Thanks again for your interest and knowledge.
I rely on this forum so much for wisdom and information.