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[Padine]

 Been feeling more down than usual so thought I'd try some estrogen rub on cream (Estriol from Biovea). Lovely texture and almost unfragranced, a 2ml pump onto each thigh every morning and I told myself I was going to feel better, big smile  Well, I think it made me more weepy as I have had a cry every day I've been using it. No cream today and no tears yet - do you think what I'm thinking and it's depressing me?
I'm on Tibolone (to increase libido - well, that's been a non-starter  -  maybe should slip some into Mr P's coffee hoping it has the same result  only joking)
I know what the main hormones do but understanding them is another thing. I remember when I first started MP I had been seeing a herbalist about my stress levels and the hot flushes started big time. He said I needed a mixture of nuts, dried fruits, seeds etc to soak up the progesterone, but I can't remember what else he said (he's now well into his 80s and retired). Should I try the progesterone cream to balance the esteriol? Do I need to stay on HRT as I have taken VitD and calcium for years for my bones.

There are no GPs in my practice who specialise in Meno health, would a referral to a Meno clinic help do you think? I feel so old with so much of my life behind me and not that much ahead. I'm 62 and don't want to feel like this any more.

[daisie]

hi padine im 66 and still feeling horrid effects of menopause i started at 46 i can say iv not ever got back to feeling of wellness iv been on antidepressants on and off since, iv just started paroxatine iv tried hrt to be honest iv never stayed on it long enough to see if it does work for me that caused me to feel worse so i stopped it after a few days the anxiety and depression is crippling me i hope the medication helps me soon hope you too finds something to help you feel better its a horrid thing to go through, take care x 

[Padine]

Hi Daisie, thanks for your reply, (it means a lot the state of mind I'm in right now!) I've read your other posts and those of others and I think Covid is playing such a negative part in everyone's life. Our little grandson was born last year and his mummy worries a little that he will miss out on the social interaction which is normal for tiny ones. His big brother (3) turned his head away from me 2 days ago when I went to give him a goodbye hug. I know he's probably has seen others do this but I came home thinking "do I smell, have I a prickly jumper on, what have I done to upset him?" Then I burst into tears once I could lock myself in the loo. I'm paranoid about what my husband thinks of everything I do (no need for that as Mr P is a good man).
Surely if oestrogen cream can make me cry, there's a hormone cream out there to create happy feelings? Reading and sharing on here does lift my spirits, thanks, girls!

[daisie]

you are welcome i feel the same with my grand children especially the young ones iv not seen them in a while you right the covid saga hasnt helped i took paroxatine  dont think i can stomach them i was on amitryptyline for 12 years theyr good for sleeping i might even try going back on them i felt lie a zombie in the morning but they didnt cause me to feel sick i keep wondering if there is anything out there to make me feel just a bit like i used to be i do hope you find some relief i know how you feeling theres so many of us in the same boat if you  do find some relief let me know whats your cure x