Hello ladies.
I thought I'd update the forum regarding my last 3 months using Tibolone/Livial.
It's worth bearing in mind that I am 60 and had a lateish menopause at 54. I resisted HRT tor 3 years hoping that I could get through it but when the anxiety became too much I asked for HRT. I had been using Evorel Conti 50 mcg patches but as these weren't eliminating symptoms I asked for Tibolone.
Three months ago I began by taking half a tablet at bedtime for 3 weeks, then added another half in the morning for two weeks and finally one whole tablet at bedtime. My daily symptoms were and continue to be:-
irritability, tender breasts, wanting to cry, tense as in PMT, recent headaches, very tired and feel as if I don't sleep properly,flushy, surges of panic, wake some nights red faced and hot, jittery and anxious, panic easily, low mood and no motivation. (Sorry for the long list but I want to be thorough). I generally feel better in the evening after the pressure to get through the day has passed. I can also feel calm and normal at random times during the day but it doesn't last!
I realise that I probably need more oestrogen but when I tried increasing my patch to 75 mcg I had problem bleeding plus at 60 I'm worried about increasing the dose.
I suppose I am hoping that my body will eventually adjust to low oestrogen and then the Tibolone will be enough to ease symptoms for the future, not much to ask is it ladies?!
I hope the above is somehow helpful and informative and I look forward to reading your comments.
Take care ladies and wishing you all well.
K.
