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Menopause Discussion => Personal Experiences => Topic started by: Jules53 on June 08, 2019, 01:38:39 PM

Title: Sorry me again - is my Oestrogen patch too strong?
Post by: Jules53 on June 08, 2019, 01:38:39 PM: Hi

Sorry .me again. I am desperate for some advice please. I started Evorel 50 patches 2 weeks ago. I changed my patch today and it has sent my anxiety through the roof and I feel quite itchy!

I'm 55 and haven't had a period for nearly 3 years. Please can someone tell me whether the 50 could be too strong for me and should I try 25 to start with. I stopped the Utrogestan for a few days as I thought it was that but I'm not so sure now😫..

I'm seeing the doctor on Monday but would appreciate any advice to get me through the weekend please.

Thanks.

Jules
Title: Re: Sorry me again - is my Oestrogen patch too strong?
Post by: Dotty on June 08, 2019, 01:47:40 PM: Hi Jules

Were you on Femseven patches before this? X
Title: Re: Sorry me again - is my Oestrogen patch too strong?
Post by: Jules53 on June 08, 2019, 01:52:54 PM: Yes I was but had to stop it suddenly as I couldn't get anymore. Tried others but they didn't work so went back on a low dose antidepressant.

Am at my wits end now as I feel so awful and am supposed to be going back to work next week x
Title: Re: Sorry me again - is my Oestrogen patch too strong?
Post by: Dotty on June 08, 2019, 01:58:11 PM: Were you ok on the Femseven patch? How long have you been without Oestrogen since stopping the Femseven? X
Title: Re: Sorry me again - is my Oestrogen patch too strong?
Post by: Jules53 on June 08, 2019, 02:09:16 PM: I stopped the Femseven towards the end of last year. It seemed to get rid of most of my symptoms.

I then tried Oestrogel for a few weeks with Utrogestan but it made me itch so I had to stop. So have been without Oestrogen for nearly 6 months X
Title: Re: Sorry me again - is my Oestrogen patch too strong?
Post by: Dotty on June 08, 2019, 02:16:29 PM: It seems to me that your oestrogen levels will have dropped in the 6 months that you were off the patches and it will take time to build them up again. Are you feeling worse since starting the patches? X
Title: Re: Sorry me again - is my Oestrogen patch too strong?
Post by: Jules53 on June 08, 2019, 02:40:38 PM: Yes. Am definitely feeling worse. Do you think I should halve the patch and take the Utrogestan tonight? Thanks Dotty X
Title: Re: Sorry me again - is my Oestrogen patch too strong?
Post by: Dotty on June 08, 2019, 03:32:00 PM: I really don't know what you should do. If you halve the patch and take the utrogestan then you are switching and changing and confusing your body even more. I think it would be a good idea to just stick to the oestrogen for a few weeks and see what happens. What does your doctor say? x
Title: Re: Sorry me again - is my Oestrogen patch too strong?
Post by: Jules53 on June 08, 2019, 03:40:32 PM: Thanks Dotty. I'm not seeing her until Monday. I stopped using the Utrogestan without consulting the doctor as I thought it was that causing the problem.

I have been feeling more uptight since stopping the Utrogestan so I think I'll stick with the 50 patch and try the Utrogestan again tonight. I've caused a right mess! My own fault😫.

Thanks for your replies xx
Title: Re: Sorry me again - is my Oestrogen patch too strong?
Post by: Dotty on June 09, 2019, 07:33:18 AM: Hi Jules how are you feeling this morning? X
Title: Re: Sorry me again - is my Oestrogen patch too strong?
Post by: Jules53 on June 09, 2019, 08:19:21 AM: Hi Dotty

Feeling very nauseous, shaky and tired. I used the Utrogestan last night and have kept the patch on.

Not feeling as anxious though xx
Title: Re: Sorry me again - is my Oestrogen patch too strong?
Post by: Dotty on June 09, 2019, 08:55:18 AM: The patches that you are using now....are they just oestrogen or are they Evorel Conti which contain oestrogen and progesterone? X
Title: Re: Sorry me again - is my Oestrogen patch too strong?
Post by: Jules53 on June 09, 2019, 09:03:33 AM: Just Oestrogen- Evorel 50 x