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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Catspelle on January 21, 2016, 12:19:47 PM

Title: Zumenon & Nausea
Post by: Catspelle on January 21, 2016, 12:19:47 PM

Hi there
After a TAH/BSO on 14/12 I started on 1 mg of oral Zumenon. I'm 3 and a half weeks in and suffering from really bad nausea. I can see this might be a side effect of Zumenon. Has anyone else experienced this? Just want to see if I should persevere. I think the Zumenon is helping with other surgical menopause symptoms but think I need to go up to 2 mg. would appreciate any thoughts before I see GP. I don't really want to start on a different HRT but wonder if the nausea might subside eventually?
Thank you x

Title: Re: Zumenon & Nausea
Post by: CLKD on January 21, 2016, 04:56:07 PM

>wave< have no idea so I'm not much help am I  ::) - could you ring a Pharmacist for advice?  Maybe have some anti-nausea tablets as well?  Is it when you take the medication that might cause the nausea, i.e. with food?

Title: Re: Zumenon & Nausea
Post by: Catspelle on January 21, 2016, 07:14:20 PM

Hi CLKD thanks for the reply

I have GP appt coming up just wanted to hear other people's experiences x

Title: Re: Zumenon & Nausea
Post by: CLKD on January 21, 2016, 08:01:13 PM

Have you found the 'search' button, I found several references ……… might give you an idea how others go on with it.

Title: Re: Zumenon & Nausea
Post by: Catspelle on January 24, 2016, 02:04:31 PM

Hi yes I've seen some thanks very much x

Title: Re: Zumenon & Nausea
Post by: CLKD on January 24, 2016, 03:22:09 PM

Any improvement?

Title: Re: Zumenon & Nausea
Post by: Catspelle on January 27, 2016, 10:22:21 AM

Hi there thanks for asking. I haven't had the nausea for a few days now thank goodness. It tends to be worse in the morning/early part of the day so sometimes I can eat done thing small of an evening. My night sweats are about the same. I've got a review with GP on Friday so will update.
Much appreciated hope you are doing ok x

Title: Re: Zumenon & Nausea
Post by: CLKD on January 27, 2016, 12:24:53 PM

Nausea can be caused by sudden hunger.  Or medication or …….

Let us know how you get on!

Title: Re: Zumenon & Nausea
Post by: Hurdity on January 27, 2016, 03:02:32 PM

Hi Catspelle

It is common to experience nausea from increases in oestrogen but it should settle - as you are perhaps finding now? If you continue to experience nausea or stomach problems then a transdermal HRT is preferred ie patch or gel.

Your body is still recovering from your operation and it will take some while for your hormones to re-adjust - yes I agree you may want to increase your dose if  1 mg isn't working fully, and also think about testosterone - as your ovaries were also removed. Patch and gel oestrogen offer more flexibility in dosage, since with tablets there is only 1 mg or 2 mg whereas patches come in 25 mcg - 100 mcg so no need always to double the dose! Ditto gel there are pump measures.

Glad the Zumenon is helping though - and good luck with your GP appointment :)

Hurdity x