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[shoppingqueen]

Hi all
Not sure whether to increase gel. This is my latest bloods. I’m post meno on 3 half pumps.
Should I be dropping? Can’t decide if I’m having symptoms from too much or too little 😁
I’ve googled and it’s seeming like it shouldn’t be this high for HRT post meno??
Thanks for help x

[Nik2502]

Hi

My doctor recommends levels between 300-500 but we are all different. Some ladies can’t cope with levels like that and others need more.

I find it hard to tell if I’m on too much or not enough. Same symptoms of anxiety, panic and tearfulness. I just fiddle with my gel for a bit to see how I feel.

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[Gnatty]

It's not too high! Go by your symptoms although I understand that can be difficult too. How are your hot flushes, aches and pains, anxiety, vaginal dryness etc? My level is approx 600 post Meno. But, I am relatively thin, so not many fat cells in which to keep reserves and no ovaries. And I don't drink much which also has an impact - people who drink regularly have higher levels of oestrogen. My Meno specialist is happy with my levels.

[shoppingqueen]

Oh thanks to you both 🤗
That’s a relief!
I think I’ll just have to push up to 4 and see what happens. No flushes but king of feel them in the background if that makes sense! But aches are bad and very low energy, headaches etc. Thankfully I don’t drink as I developed an intolerance back in peri.
This really helps put my mind at rest both of you thank you so much xx