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[menopausalalways]

Can you just stop Everol Conti patches and revert back to using topical cream? I'm fed up with the breakthrough bleeding on them and I'm pretty sure I didn't get the same side effect on the creams?

[GetStuffedPeri]

Yes you can - just take the patch off!  How long have you been on them out of interest? (My wife has just stopped them after 7 months and switched to gel)

[menopausalalways]

Thanks for your reply - did she have a breakthrough bleed on them as well? Hope you dont mind me asking 

[Taz2]

I know it is difficult but you really do have to try them for at least 3 months and expect breakthrough bleeding for up to six months. What advice did your GP give you about stopping the creams and beginning the patches?

Taz x

[menopausalalways]

None - just suck it and see! I will have a break and see how I get on and will then resume the patches if I think I need them.I think its mainly the bleed that freaks me out - especially as I haven't had a period for donkey years!
Thanks for reading - much appreciated
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[Taz2]

Which creams were you on and how long had you been on them? I take it they didn't work? It's so hard finding the right one but three months trial is necessary. What symptoms were you hoping to get rid of?

Taz x 

[GetStuffedPeri]

Hi - yes she did - about a month after starting them - it lasted for a couple of hours and nothing since.  How long have you been taking them?  You really need to try and stick at it for 3 months if you can - they are wonderful for getting rid of flushes and night sweats (if you have them?) 

[menopausalalways]

Taz - main symptoms are anxiety, the odd hot flash,
lightheaded, slightly spaced feeling oh and not forgetting to mention - CONSTIPATION...........aaagh - apparently normal Menopause symptom!!!

[menopausalalways]

Hi - yes she did - about a month after starting them - it lasted for a couple of hours and nothing since.  How long have you been taking them?  You really need to try and stick at it for 3 months if you can - they are wonderful for getting rid of flushes and night sweats (if you have them?) 

I've only stuck 3 on! Its the bleeding which spaced me out oh the feeling I dont feel any better............