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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Spangles on December 17, 2013, 07:19:08 AM

Title: HRT strength/Dosage
Post by: Spangles on December 17, 2013, 07:19:08 AM

Hi Ladies

Can anyone tell me what strength/dose femseven comes in?
I am taking femseven sequi 50/10 at the moment, I am 45 and have been on HRT approximately 16 months.
I haven't had a period for 3 months and the anxiety is high, not sleeping as well and flushes are starting again.
Could it be that I may need a higher dose?
Any suggestions welcome as I am feeling awful.

Thanks

Shellb
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Title: Re: HRT strength/Dosage
Post by: Chrislm on December 17, 2013, 07:50:07 AM

I can't answer your question I'm afraid, although it looks like there might only be one strength from what it says on this site.

I was interested to see your post though because I have just posted about increasing my dose because my symptoms had started to creep back.

I will watch your thread too with interest!

Good luck, Shellbe. Hope you get it sorted.

Title: Re: HRT strength/Dosage
Post by: Taz2 on December 17, 2013, 08:03:55 AM

FemSeven only comes in one strength Shellb http://www.mims.co.uk/Drugs/obstetrics-and-gynaecology/menopausal-disorders/femseven-sequi/

Taz  :(

Title: Re: HRT strength/Dosage
Post by: Hurdity on December 17, 2013, 05:19:21 PM

Hi shellb

As you are so young then a higher dose would certainly be worth a try - as that is a post-meno dose - and probably really for older women.

I think was it you who posted on another thread about getting a different prescription? If so, hopefully that will make you feel better!

Hurdity x

Title: Re: HRT strength/Dosage
Post by: Spangles on December 17, 2013, 06:48:50 PM

Hi Hurdity,

Thanks for your reply, if you look at my other post you can see the latest decision the doctor and I came to.

Thanks again
Shellb
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Title: Re: HRT strength/Dosage
Post by: Spangles on December 18, 2013, 08:03:14 PM

Hi Ladies

I collected my new HRT today, a little confusing!!!
The doctor said a three month cycle.

Thirteen weeks on estrogen patch then two weeks progesterone tablet to be taken for the last two weeks. I have collected eight weeks of estrogen and two weeks of progesterone.

Do I use the progesterone alongside the estrogen?

I have been given Evorel 50 and Norethisterone 5mg.

Any advice greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Shellb
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