Hello ladies.
CrispyChick - I was prescribed the AD Venlafaxine when I first tried HRT in 2013. I have taken it ever since but in all honesty I don't know if it does anything. I was told that it can reduce night sweats and the one time I forgot to take it at bedtime I did have more sweating but that could have been a coincidence. I appreciate your suggestion however and I think these medications are great for some people. It may be worth trying a different AD and I will mention this to the nurse practitioner the next time I see her.
Thank you for your reply, it is much appreciated.
Bungo - Since writing the above post I have increased my HRT to a full sachet. I have done this as my VA symptoms have ramped up of late and I think there is no doubt that the burning and itching of VA are definitely due to low oestrogen. Actually this episode reassured me that my low mood could be due to low oestrogen. I have also been taking Utrogestan 100mg orally for a few months and it may be that an increase in gel will be a better balance with the progesterone.
Many thanks for the link to the article and I will read it asap.
Thanks again ladies and wishing you both well.
K.