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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Sleepy123 on July 04, 2019, 10:20:45 AM

Title: Tiredness new HRT
Post by: Sleepy123 on July 04, 2019, 10:20:45 AM

Hi Everyone. I'm new here and so glad I found this site!  :)

I am 47 and haven't had a period for about a year so guess I am perimenopause?

To be honest, my symptoms haven't been that bad apart from brain fog, the occasional blushing, and sleep issues.

I have been taking Evorel Sequi for one week, and apart from a stomach in the first few days I am generally feeling more ‘normal' again.

Although I have been sleeping really well, I always have a slight drowsy feeling, particularly when I first wake up.

I was just wondering if I should cut the patches in half? Or stick with it and see if things improve?

Title: Re: Tiredness new HRT
Post by: Sgtvhilts on July 04, 2019, 01:22:09 PM

Hi,
It is all tail and error. Most people on here feel about 6 weeks is a good crack.  I am much less tolerant ! And swap/alter as soon as feel ‘dodgy' . If you cut the patch in half on the next one and you feel better- bingo, if you feel worse go back to a whole and see.

Title: Re: Tiredness new HRT
Post by: jillydoll on July 04, 2019, 02:08:00 PM

Hi Sleepy123
If you haven't had a period for 12 months and you've gone a full 12 months, then your classed as post meno.
Just thought I'd let you know, and good luck.

Jd xx

Title: Re: Tiredness new HRT
Post by: Sleepy123 on July 04, 2019, 05:01:52 PM

Ah thanks Jillydoll. I wasn't sure if I was peri, post, or somewhere in the middle.

I didn't have a period for 12 months, then had 3 within 2 months, not had one for over 4 months now.

So much new information to take in!  :-\

Title: Re: Tiredness new HRT
Post by: Sleepy123 on July 04, 2019, 05:04:53 PM

Sgtvhilts - thank you for taking the time to reply.
I might try half tomorrow and see how I feel  :)