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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Ruby10 on January 30, 2018, 11:02:35 AM

Title: HRT Stomach upsets?
Post by: Ruby10 on January 30, 2018, 11:02:35 AM

Hi I am seriously considering going on HRT for my symptoms which are at the perimenopause stage. Has anyone had any stomach upsets when going on HRT. Would i need to ask for patches to help this as would tablets upset my stomach? I seem so sensitive to herbal remedies. Is there a type of hormone you get put on first? I have had a blood test and it shows that the estrogen is low.
 Any advice would be great.

Title: Re: HRT Stomach upsets?
Post by: Dotty on January 30, 2018, 11:17:07 AM

Patches are better than tablets if you suffer with digestive issues.

Title: Re: HRT Stomach upsets?
Post by: Ruby10 on January 30, 2018, 11:24:33 AM

HI Dotty

Thanks, its horrible how i feel just need something to help me feel better. How long did it take for for it  to start to help your symptoms when being on HRT? I know that sometimes it doesn't work straight away for some people and the HRT has to be adjusted for some.

Title: Re: HRT Stomach upsets?
Post by: Dotty on January 30, 2018, 12:08:42 PM

Day flushes went after 3 weeks.  Heart palpitations went after a couple of days.

Unfortunately, I'm still struggling with other symptoms so am looking to change my tablets foe patches or gel.

Title: Re: HRT Stomach upsets?
Post by: Ruby10 on January 30, 2018, 12:32:07 PM

I hope you get your symptoms under control soon .