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[FakeID]

Hi,

I started on Evorel Sequi nearly two weeks ago.  I’m 52, peri and wanted hrt for poor sleep and low mood.  I think it’s already helping sleep and mood but I’m dreading the progesterone phase when I start the Conti patches in a couple of days. Does anyone have any tips or advice about what to look out for? I’ve got a busy time coming up at work. I remember getting really weepy last time I tried birth control containing norethisterone.

I’d love to know about others’ experiences.

If I don’t get along with this regime I plan to ask doc about Oestrogel with Utrogestan but am expecting to be refused. Can anyone recommend a good private option in Edinburgh in case I have to resort to that?

[sheila99]

Yes, stop worrying. The vast majority of women are perfectly fine on it, the chances are you will be too. You get a skewed view on this site because generally it's the few who have problems who post. I was fine on evorel conti patches, I developed skin allergy to the glue so changed to utrogeston which gives me fatigue.

[JoJo42]

I’m on Evorel Sequi after changing from Femseven when they had all the production problems and I’m fine on it, no issues, better than I was on the femseven I think. I don’t really notice much difference between the phases. Will keep my fingers crossed fir you that you will feel ok too. x

[Taz2]

I had PMT symptoms but I'd been experiencing the same each month for the past 40 years so it didn't make any difference.

Taz x

[FakeID]

Thanks for your replies, much appreciated and reassuring. Taz, did the PMT symptoms settle for you? My PMT hasn’t been too bad throughout my life. Does that mean I may be less prone to this side effect?
Oh can anyone tell me when to expect the bleed?

[Taz2]

They settled quite a bit after the first three months but didn't go away entirely. I had always suffered from bad PMT but I don't know whether you are less likely to get these type of symptoms if you are not a "natural" PMT sufferer. Fingers crossed it's all ok for you.

My bleed was always on the third day after starting the new box of patches -  so three days after discontinuing the progesterone. My first two were rather heavy and more painful than usual but by the third one this had settled down to a much lighter bleed which lasted around four days.

Taz x

[FakeID]

That’s so helpful thanks Taz! 

[Taz2]

You're welcome 

Taz x

[Letmein]

I never suffered from PMT, was wet lucky, yet am highly intolerant to manufactured progesterone so I don't think the two are forcibly linked.

I do agree though that this site will attract those with issues. All my friends on her are absolutely fine with it.

[FakeID]

Thanks Letmein. Can I ask what side effects you experienced? And have you managed to get along with utrogestan instead?
I had a number of different contraceptive pills when I was younger and one (loestrin) which suited me did contain norethisterone so hopefully it’ll be ok. The dose from a patch is lower and steadier than loestrin too I think?

[FakeID]

Well I’m at the end of my second day of the conti phase. Haven’t noticed anything other than a slightly windy / achey stomach. I can live with that.
Was worried about low mood in particular.

 I know it’s early days but so far so good.

Sleep improvement continues. What a relief. And my mood is generally brighter I think.

[Taz2]

Pleased to hear that.   

Taz x