Good afternoon
I am new to this site but just wanted to thank you ladies for the information I have gained through reading some of the posts on the forum.
I am 58 last period 8 years ago so post meno during the eight years I have had treatment for a overactive thyroid which resulted in me now having a under active thyroid for which I take levothyroxine and My levels are monitored by my GP. During this time I have been treated twice for depression and been given ssri's which never really sorted out the depression.
The first case of depression I think was caused by the under active thyroid and the second time was as a result of a very stressful year but they didn't sort the problem out which from reading the forum I think was more a hormonal problem as I had 22 of the 34 menopause symptoms.
I have been to my GP and have been prescribed Oestrogel and Utrogestan I was advised to use 1 pump per day and take one utrogestan tablet days 1 to 25. For the first month and increase the Ostrogel to 2 pumps per day if needed.
I felt fine for the first couple of days but since then I have had cramp like pains in my stomach.
I have noticed a great improvement in mood,and not as much anxiety,it has decreased the hot flushes but has done nothing for the night sweats.
Could it be the utrogestan causing these problems or the Ostrogel.
I have used the utrogestan both orally and vaginally and it doesn't seem to cause such a problem taken orally but I still have some pains.
Thanks for any help.
