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[Sammiejane]

Hi joaniepat

How long did it take when u swapped from the gel to the patch for your hair to improve and stop shedding. ?

Mine since going on the patch is shedding more u see ? Only been 4 days so wondered how long it took

[Joaniepat]

Hi joaniepat

How long did it take when u swapped from the gel to the patch for your hair to improve and stop shedding. ?

Mine since going on the patch is shedding more u see ? Only been 4 days so wondered how long it took

Hi Sammiejane,

I think it was about 8 weeks, when I realised I was not shedding. Hard to remember exactly now. I used to notice it when I was blowdrying my hair and styling it with a brush, I seemed to end up with a lot of hair over my lap. Suddenly realised it was no longer happening.

After about 3 or 4 weeks on the patches my sleep and mood improved, so something must have got through to my scalp eventually.

JP x

[Sammiejane]

Hi Joanie

Thank you for that info re the hair situation , well on estradot 75 so far so good but guess time will tell I'm hopeful hair shedding will stop

I find mine on the floor when I brush it comes out about 10-15 hairs as opposed to 4-7 hairs on the gel when I brushed I'm just concerned that it has increased ! I hope it settles

[JayJay]

Hi SJ
Are you off the gel totally with just Estratot patch?
How are you feeling in terms of side effects?
Hope it works out for you
JJ

[Sammiejane]

Hi jay jay

Yes off the gel completely I swapped to the patch 50 at first on the estradot but after 2 days increased to 75 and feel ok to be honest no side effects really at the moment hair is still shedding but I'm hoping it will stop and the only thing I'm monitoring is eyesight I've had slight glaze over my eyes but have been run down to but I'm less bloated but nippled are a little sore but I think I'm obsorbing more estrogen . I have noticed chills again to which I had when first starting the gel but again hopefully it will pass so so far so good

Hi joanie

Your mentioned it took about 8 weeks to notice the shedding stopped had you incorporated the testosteroneat this point to or was it just the estradot patch ? 

[Joaniepat]

Hi jay jay

Yes off the gel completely I swapped to the patch 50 at first on the estradot but after 2 days increased to 75 and feel ok to be honest no side effects really at the moment hair is still shedding but I'm hoping it will stop and the only thing I'm monitoring is eyesight I've had slight glaze over my eyes but have been run down to but I'm less bloated but nippled are a little sore but I think I'm obsorbing more estrogen . I have noticed chills again to which I had when first starting the gel but again hopefully it will pass so so far so good

Hi joanie

Your mentioned it took about 8 weeks to notice the shedding stopped had you incorporated the testosteroneat this point to or was it just the estradot patch ? 

Hi Sammiejane,
I was using Testogel while I was on Oestrogel, so shedding didn't stop until I
switched to patch.
JP x

[Sammiejane]

Hi joaniepat

I can't have testosterone till my estrogen levels are higher do you think this is what I'm missing re my hairloss shedding
I'm a bit worried though because I've lost majority nape of neck and receding hairline behind my ears and now I've swapped to the patch it feels as though it has activated it as my hairline feels sore and not sure if this the patch or just because estrogen is increasing in my body I have slight glaze over my eyes to.
My hair shedding had slowed on the gel but not completely stopped but wonder whether this was because my estrogen levels had gone lower and now there increasing with the patch I'm shedding more ?

[Joaniepat]

Hi Sammiejane,

Gosh, I don't know. It's all very complicated isn't it? This is just to say that I was given testosterone before my oestrogen levels went up because I was still on Oestrogel at the time and not absorbing much. I was given it for lack of energy. Hair shedding for me only improved after I'd been on Estradot for a while. I guess people don't all react the same.

JP x

[Sammiejane]

Hi joaniepat

It's all very exhausting ! My gynocologist seems to think that I should have testosterone now because it helps VA and libido and energy and again my estrogen levels ware low but I have been suffering a good 10 months now and I'm not improving on estrogen alone. I'm going to give the patch a little longer and see but if not I'm going back on the gel cause I can't see any other patch working differently

[Korea]

Hi I have been chatting to my doctor about using HRT gel, does anyone have any views on this please, so many mixed opinions on this it's quite confusing

[Kathleen]

Hello Korea and welcome back to the forum.

Unfortunately your post seems to have been overlooked.  I suggest that you try again in the New Members section where many more ladies will see it and be able to offer you the help and guidance that you need.

Wishing you well.

K.

[Herbies Mummy]

Hello! I have just started on HRT and also been listening to Dr Newson health podcasts which I found really helpful. Can I ask a question? I have started the Everol Sequi Patches (the first progesterone lot) on Day 20 of my cycle. Shouldn't I time the patches so that the Everol Conti (oestrogen lot) hits this time of the month when my hormone levels would naturally dip? Sorry - worrying I have timed the taking of them wrong..maybe it all shakes down in the end - when you are on the first 3month try out ...

Many thanks in advance for your comments x

[MaccyMoo]

Hi, I've been on evorel patches 50, for 11 weeks and cant say I've found any improvement on my symptoms. I still have palpitations, nightly drenchings, hair loss, anxiety, and brain fog. Is it worth going back to GP and asking for a higher dose , change to something else or persevere for a while longer? Would love some advice
Thanks x

[Sammiejane]

Hi

I would try higher dose first before changing ! 11 weeks you should really be having some relief !

[Michellelouise]

I had a total hysterectomy last year and have been taken one pump of Oestrogel , I've tried 2 but made me feel bloated sick and horrible headaches. I had my estrodial level taken before I started HRT and it was <100 my vit d was 54. I had another test 8 months later and my vit d is 89 but my oesradiol suboptimal is <1000 . I am right in thinking this is the same and just written different and that my level haven't changed . .
So has it been worth taken HRT , my mood swings and insomnia are back as are the flushes but not as bad as after the op . Has anyone else had this result thanks