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Menopause Discussion => Personal Experiences => Topic started by: Rufus657 on May 22, 2017, 12:20:53 PM

Title: Feeling ill on elleste duet conti 2mg estradiol 1 mg noresthisterine
Post by: Rufus657 on May 22, 2017, 12:20:53 PM

Hello Ladies. Please help I've been on this for 6 weeks. Tummy upsets at beginning have now gone but for last 2 weeks I feel breathless jittery and low in energy and mood. I can't think straight sometimes. I feel generally unwell and out of sorts .
My breasts are so sore but I can cope with this.
My flushes and headaches have gone and my libido  is back which is fantastic.
Is this normal to feel so unwell and will this go away. I've been told that it takes 3 months to settle
Any advice please

Title: Re: Feeling ill on elleste duet conti 2mg estradiol 1 mg noresthisterine
Post by: Taz2 on May 22, 2017, 01:39:56 PM

Hi Rufus. It could be the continuous norethisterone which is making you feel this way. There are other HRT's with different progesterones which may suit you better. Norethisterone is notorious for causing PMT type symptoms plus low mood/depression.

Also you might do better on a patch or gel HRT due to being older.

Taz x

Title: Re: Feeling ill on elleste duet conti 2mg estradiol 1 mg noresthisterine
Post by: CLKD on May 22, 2017, 01:52:05 PM

There are 2 threads here  :-\. have replied on the other.

Title: Re: Feeling ill on elleste duet conti 2mg estradiol 1 mg noresthisterine
Post by: dazned on May 22, 2017, 02:40:30 PM

Me too 😕

Title: Re: Feeling ill on elleste duet conti 2mg estradiol 1 mg noresthisterine
Post by: Rufus657 on May 22, 2017, 05:44:23 PM

Thanks Taz. Why is gel or patch better at my age ?

Title: Re: Feeling ill on elleste duet conti 2mg estradiol 1 mg noresthisterine
Post by: Rufus657 on May 22, 2017, 05:47:42 PM

Ok I've posted Twice in error. Now can't find the other. !