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[IdontWantToGrowOld]

Hello all, 47 and in Peri-Menopause, but new to HRT.

I've had Merina for 8 months (brilliant, lightened periods but have spots now, great .

Started Sandrina 0.5mg 2 months ago. The first week was AWFUL, my symptoms seemed to intensify; brain fog, horrific mood swings, tiredness and insomnia. But within 2 weeks it settled down and I was sort of 50-60% back to my usual self (pre-peri). Roll on 2 months and all has been fine. Apart from the past week, I am 1 week post period so I know it's not PMT. I feel like I'm back to my first week of Sandrena. Do I need to up my dose? this quickly after starting??! My doc started me on minimal dose and said we could adjust at 3 month consultation but that's two weeks away and I don't want to be arrested for murder in the meantime...  Please help 

[Booroo]

When I was on sandrena I started on 0.5 and felt shit after feeling good upped to 2 of these within about 2-3 weeks from memory

[IdontWantToGrowOld]

Ah ok, thanks, that's good to hear. I have actually been Peri for a few years now (in retrospect) but understand why the docs would start me off low (they usually do with most forms of medication), I took two this morning, I'm hoping it will help quickly. I can't take these waves of rage/tears. It's horrific, I've never been like this before, even when I was pregnant 

[Scampidoodle]

It would be interesting to know when people needed to up their hrt after starting, if at all. I’m not sure if it’s a common thing or not.
I’m similar in that I’m three weeks in.

[IdontWantToGrowOld]

Yeah be good to know if this is the norm... I just can't believe how awful I feel.

[Scampidoodle]

Are you any better since you upped the dose?

[IdontWantToGrowOld]

Past two days have been awful, the same as when I started oestrogen 3 months ago. Lots of tears and feeling really low. The last time I felt that bad was when I had Post natal depression  . The black cloud started to lift after a week or so.

Really hoping this time it starts to level off asap.

[Scampidoodle]

I hope so too! It’s a horrible feeling. Are you on progesterone too?

I can totally identify with it feeling like pnd - I had that too and when I feel bad it totally reminds me.

Hoping it all lifts soon. X

[IdontWantToGrowOld]

Yes, had merina put in in April this year to lighten my periods which got heavy at the start of my peri (about 2 years ago)