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[KH333]

I started HRT 2 weeks ago, and I'm a bit disappointed that I don't feel even slightly better yet, my symptoms haven't improved even a teeny bit. I just wondered how long everyone found it took them to start to notice improvements in their symptoms?
I am on Estradot 37.5 micrograms patches, and Utrogestran. Colleagues at work on HRT are on the estradiol gel and seemed to start on 1 to 2 pumps a day, and they said within a few days they started to notice improvements.  I don't know if you can compare the patches with the gel, but I seem to be on a low dose.
My doctor has said to come back in 3 months, but I can't go on feeling like this until then.
The Estradot leaflet says results can take 3 months, but is that the norm? Am I expecting too much?
I'd love to hear what you are on and how long it took to feel any improvements, thanks everyone.

[Dotty]

Hi you should feel some improvements within 4-6 weeks but it can take 3-6 months to feel the full effects x

[Flossieteacake]

Hello and welcome to the forum. It took me a few months before I felt any signs of improvement. Even know I still have unwanted symptoms. For some of us, HRT will not stop all menopause symptoms. 2 weeks is early but if you feel worse I would talk to your DR as you may be feeling low due to the Ultrogestan. For some people it causes low mood.

[CLKD]

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[Bandango42]

Hi

I've been taking hrt for 4 months now and I'm only just starting to feel the effects. I also thought it would be an instant cure but how wrong I was! I'm glad I've stuck with it though, fingers crossed you feel some improvement soon xx

[joziel]

You probably need an increase. The most common starting dose is 50mcg unless there is a reason to ease in more gradually (often wise). Call and ask your doctor if you can get higher dose patches if things are not better in a few weeks.

The official advice is to give each level 12wks to settle before you know how it is working but that is a long time to keep feeling rubbish for...

I felt better within 2-3 days...

[KH333]

Thank you, yes think I will talk to my doctor about upping the dose, but looks like I will probably have to be patient.

[sheila99]

What are your symptoms? Flushes usually go within a couple of weeks, my anxiety and insomnia took 3 months.