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[Cally]

Hi there
 I am 51 and on Estrogel 2 pumps AM and 2 pumps PM with Utrogestan 100mg on days 15-26. Being on HRT has really relieved a lot of symptoms but there seems to be some dips throughout the month. During period, on the estrogen climb and after ovulation/ mid cycle where I seem to really slide back into awful symptoms. Depression and lethargy, irritable.

Today would be day 7 if I hadn’t missed the last two periods. Yesterday was really good but today I’ve been snappy, irritable, felt angry and itched all over.

The other thing that I’ve noticed is I am not able to use my brain at these times. I am so foggy.  I am homeschooling my ten year old godson who has ADHD and Autism so he needs one on one constantly.  On my good days I can understand the learning and teach him. I am calm and patient.  I have noticed that on my dip days I am resenting having to do the homelearning ( as it takes up my whole day) and I cannot understand the work. The information doesn’t go in.  Then the following week I can understand it all again.  I also notice that I am more stressed out and impatient. Also, I crave sugar so badly at these dip times that I cannot stick to healthy eating. 

Is it likely that the dose I am on is not sufficient for the dips in hormones during the month? I am booked in for a blood test next week to see where my levels are.  Thanks for any advice.

[Floo36]

Hi,

The only trouble with blood tests especially if you are Peri and your hormones are fluctuating its not going to be much use. 

How long have you been on the gel at that dose?

[Cally]

Yes you are probably correct about the blood tests. The thing is I worry, am I on too much? Is this not enough? I started with two pumps and raised to four at the end of August. The progesterone has stayed the same as I could not tolerate it at first.