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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Noheroicsplease on March 28, 2018, 01:07:40 PM

Title: Heavy, big breasts from estrogel
Post by: Noheroicsplease on March 28, 2018, 01:07:40 PM

Hi,

Me again. I'm sorry for another post but there's soooooo many changes, I have no idea whether these symptoms will pass.

I've gone up to 4 x pumps a day, and my already decently sized chest is now heavy and big. When I remove my bra, it's like releasing two sandbags!

I do a lot of exercise and hate this feeling. Does it pass once the estrogen levels balance out? Or is that a permanent side effect?

Title: Re: Heavy, big breasts from estrogel
Post by: Daisydot on March 28, 2018, 01:13:26 PM

Hi I would say it will pass took quite a while for my cannonballs to settle,I also was suffering the side effects of a drink I'd been using this was making them extremely painful.since I've stopped the drink they've definately improved,still a bit tender but I think that's common during meno from what I read from other ladies postings.id try give it another few weeks if you can good luck xx

Title: Re: Heavy, big breasts from estrogel
Post by: sadielouise78 on March 28, 2018, 02:12:09 PM

Hi.  I haven't used Estrogel but I did find on my first month of Elleste Duet my boobs were so heavy and sore and it really hurt to take my bra off.  I couldn't stand them being touched! Month 2 was much better then I changed to Evorel Sequi and haven't had problems with sore boobs. So I'd say it's probably just a change in hormones and it will settle down.

Sarah

Title: Re: Heavy, big breasts from estrogel
Post by: Findtyler on April 02, 2018, 01:48:58 PM

Hey I don't know if this helps but I totally relate to your synpyoms, I had to hold my breasts to walk down stairs they were so sore and my nipples could take someone's eye out.

I found moving the gel to my bottom really helped. No idea why but frankly would have tied anythig. They are getting better now.

Title: Re: Heavy, big breasts from estrogel
Post by: Hurdity on April 02, 2018, 05:06:32 PM

My boobs are definitely a bit bigger on HRT - but also the main thing is they are denser. Prior to HRT they had become weird floppy shrunken things and they now have more structure. I would say I'm permanently a cup size bigger - I can imagine this might be annoying if you are big to start with. I would hope temporary aches and pains from increasing dose should settle but obviously it's important to keep monitoring boobs for any unexpected changes and keep feeling them regularly  ::)

Hurdity x