Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Suecee1958 on February 27, 2016, 10:24:09 AM
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Hi started HRT a month ago - Femseven Conti patches - have been post menopausal for 8 years. So far the hot flashes have gone and sleeping is good. One of the most horrible symptoms of the menopause has been anxiety. I have had a couple of good weeks with HRT when I felt fantastic and then my mood has dropped again. I do feel that the "good times" are bubbling under the surface and wanted to know if this is normal after a month?
I really look forward to hearing from you! :)
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Early days, early days - give it at least 3-6 months for the hormones to really work their magic. DG x
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Hi Suecee - is this the first HRT you have had in the 8 years since your last period? Not sure how old you are but as Dancinggirl says it normally takes a while for your body to get used to having oestrogen again.
If your mood continues to stay a bit iffy then it is possible you could be reacting to the progestogen in the patches which is given continuously for post-menopausal women. Some women get continuous low-grade adverse side effects from progestogens - but most women are fine as we don't hear from them on here!
I agree - you should give it 3 months and then see how you feel. Keep a mood diary so that you can look back and see any improvement - but don't go looking for trouble ::)
Hope you continue to see an overall improvement as time goes on :)
Hurdity x
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Thanks Hurdity and DG - Hurdity this is the first HRT I have tried and I am 55. It's like I am getting glimpses of feeling good and then after a few days it goes away. I know it's early days and am looking forward to this improving as time goes on :)