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[Annie0710]

I was told this once that to wait a month between hrts.  I never did though.  I'm oestrogen only but I literally change the next day

[Karen max]

Hi Yammy1
               We used to have an open surgery few yrs back every Tuesday morning but that stopped.. I have thought bout changing to different doctor but just have never got round to it but if this keeps up think il be looking a new doc sooner rather than later... Think most docs here are the same as I've friends family etc with other docs no their waiting time is something like mine....

                          Kaz x

[Karen max]

I felt the same when taking indivina tummy was always bloated,breast were so sore and itching,headaches from hell also upset tummy , stuck it 7 wks and had to throw the towel in... enough of feeling ill will anixty with all the extras..... Hope you get help from speaking to the doc 


Kaz xx

[Karen max]

Well appointment with doc this afternoon so I have a list of my meno symptoms also a list of the side effects I had while using the 3 different types of HRT over the years,was just wondering if anyone could give me some advice on which HRT I would be best asking doc to try me with.... worse symptoms I'm having at minute is hot flushes,anixty low mood just lack of interest in daily life..... can I ask for bio HRT?? As I'm thinking maybe these would give me less side effects... my gp don't seem clued up regarding menopause.....


Many thanks
                    Kaz xx

[Karen max]

Looking bit of advice yet again, had appointment with doc, when I asked about the bio HRT she just said "never heard of anyone being giving it on nhs so I would need to go privately to seek information regarding it.. long story short... she has now give me Angeliq low does she said there has been great results with this HRT for people like myself who find it difficult finding the right HRT..well7days and I'm feeling crap, mood is awful boobs really sore and itchy and acid has returned in tummy..I know 7days is so short of time but can anyone who is taking this HRT tell me if the symptoms do leave... ps the period like cramps in tummy is dreadful after being period free for 3yrs I'm dreading a bleed returning....
Any info would be greatful...
                                         Many thanks
                                                          Kaz xx

             

[Taz2]

Hi Karen max - most HRT's are bio-identical nowadays. The only ones that aren't are the ones with the prefix of "pre" such as Premarin or Premique which are manufactured from conjugated hormones derived from pregnant mares urine. If you have been three years period-free then you need a conti HRT which will not give you a bleed. Some women do experience breakthrough bleeding on this regime for the first six months though which is perfectly normal. Angeliq shouldn't give you a bleed although you  may experience some bleeding at the beginning of treatment although this could happen with any conti HRT until you are settled on it.

Taz x

[Karen max]

Hi Taz
        I'm hopeing it's just the HRT starting to kick my ovaries into working again as it's been so long from my periods stopped..I was on a no bleed HRT last yr and had to stop it because I was bleeding none stop with it,I'm just having awful time trying to find the 'right" HRT which suits me though my gp seems certain this angeliq will be good for me so maybe with in a few wks I will be feeling even a little like my old self again, I remember going back years ago and I had a lot of problems settling with birth control pill also.... this awful menopause seems never ending as I did suffer a lot with peri meno too...
                         Many thanks
                                             Kaz x

[Taz2]

I bled continuously on a conti HRT too so I went back onto a sequi one (as others on here have done) so that I at least knew when my bleed would happen.

HRT doesn't kick-start your ovaries into working again I'm afraid but it does stop your body trying to kick-start them itself which seems to be the reason for hot flushes/sweats.

Let us know how you get on with Angeliq. There may be other members on this one - have you used the search button to find any threads which might mention it?

Taz x

[Taz2]

I've found this thread about Angeliq - there are others https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,36994.msg593498.html#msg593498

Taz xx

[Karen max]

Hi Taz,
          I asked gp about starting on conti HRT and she just say NO didn't give me a reason... I'm feeling awful today with anixty hot flushes,tummy cramps,sore itching boobs, took my Angeliq this morning and now I'm wishing I'd of not bothered... My old gp who is now retired told me during peri meno that "some folk do great on HRT and some folk just can't take it at all" I think I must be on of them who can't take it as thieves awful side effects just don't feel normal..... To be honest I'm just ready to toss the towel in now and say enough is enough.... ps oh forgot to mention the ringing in my ears 
                 Kaz xx

[dazned]

HRT doesn't suit everyone,it didn't suit me latterly unfortunately.
Hopefully you can find something to help you soon.

[Karen max]

Hi
    I will give a another while and see if there is any improvement with the side effects (fingers crossed) and if not I will just have to give up on HRT..... such a mind blowing time in life so confusing trying to work out what right and what's wrong for us .... just seems never ending!!!!!


                        Kaz xx

[Jintyhilton]

i agree KAREN MAX it is mind blowing and it shouldnt be this difficult for us :-(   the article in todays telegraph was a comfort
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/science/science-news/11938763/Ignore-health-scares-HRT-is-safe-say-scientists.html
as it confirms that we must not be suffering in silence. More awareness is needed. GP's on the whole are not clued up - certainly thats my expereince and that of my friends. I cant seem to get my weight down and i do not over eat and i exercise regularly, so i'm going back to the mirena and combining this with the Estrogel to see if that makes a difference. The mirena worked for me previously and I have experienced my first bleed on my estrogen/vaginal ultrogestan/testogel combination and its not good. unfortunately very painful and heavy, which is why i had a coil for many years. i spoke to my Edinburgh gyny today and hes going to fit it for me next Tuesday and do a little biopsy whilst he is at it.  He suggests, coil and estrogel and of course the testo if i still want to.   I'm trying to stay focused on the positives - i am no longer in a scary place with terrible symptoms and i can function....  xxx

[Karen max]

Hi Jintyhilton
                  Hope all goes well for you ... coil seems to be suited to a lot if people but I can't go down that route as I've double prolapse and waiting for hysterectomy, my gp,s are really cluess to menopause they just look at their computer write you a script and send you on your way, I was given Angeliq last week that my 5th attempt with different HRTs but yestday I felt so bad with side effects I've given up on it ,can't take it no more feeling awful with menopause symptoms then side effects of HRT ... in fact the HRT was bringing the flushes on more often... il try herbalist tomorrow for advice... I'm 3yrs post meno and it's getting worse for me....really think every gp,s surgery should have at least 1 of their docs or nurses clued up to help us more!!!!
                  Kaz xx