Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => Personal Experiences => Topic started by: jchubb on December 01, 2020, 10:36:18 AM
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Hi
After months of being treated for depression/anxiety/sickness where the tablets made me worse, I am now on HRT. I can see an improvement, anxiety, sickness etc. have stopped, however first week of HRT I felt amazing, five weeks in I now feel flat, crying a lot and not wanting to go to work (I have been on a phased return). Is this normal?
I use to be the live and soul of our household, now I am just trying to live day to day without getting upset!
Julie
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Hi
First of all I would say it's evident HRT is the correct treatment. Although you may need to tweak the HRT until you find one that suits you best.
I too was the life and soul of the party until meno hit me like a tone of bricks (it's not called the change for nothing) what your describing are common side effects and we are advised to give it 3 months to settle. How old are you and which HRT are you using??
Wx
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Hi Wx
Thanks for your reply. I am 51 and on the Evorel Sequi.
Julie
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Evorel contains Northisterne which is well known for causing low mood when on pregesteone phase. Keep a diary and see if you feel better on the 1st phase which is estrogeon only. If thats the cast you may need a change of progesterone or even a marena coil. That works well foe many women.
You will be fine once you find your sweet spot.....
Wx