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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Moonshine54 on April 26, 2020, 07:52:23 AM

Title: Do I need more Oestrogen
Post by: Moonshine54 on April 26, 2020, 07:52:23 AM

Hi Everyone
I hope you are coping well in this difficult time. My Gp was going to refer me to a menopause clinic but the current situation has put everything on hold.
I use Estraderm patches 75 and I take Utrogestan day 15 -26.
I have just changed the utrogestan to vaginally as I was having really bad side effects. This has improved this but there are still symptoms.  I still have regular periods I'm 55.
However, my mood seems lower than it should be.  My sex drive has completely gone. This makes me really sad as I just recently got married.
My question is so I need a,bit more Oestrogen and would the gel work better?
Many Tha
nks to you  fabulous ladies.😘😘
Moon xx

Title: Re: Do I need more Oestrogen
Post by: Salad on April 26, 2020, 08:16:18 AM

As an oestrogen only user I've no experience of juggling the balance with oestrogen/progesterone HRT, but didn't want to pass by without commenting.
Sorry you?re feeling low.
Hopefully someone with experience might be able to help

 :foryou:

Title: Re: Do I need more Oestrogen
Post by: Bobidy on April 26, 2020, 08:23:02 AM

Hi

You could try adding Estrogel to the patch to gradually increase your oestrogen to a level where you feel better. Testosterone may improve your libido but it can take up to 6 months to see improvement, it's also great for brain fog. I use private prescription Androfemme but testogel is available via Nhs. You need to get va under control too for obvious reasons. I use Vagifem and Ovestin and YES, which work very well.

Dr Newson did a podcast with the founder of Jo Divine that you may find interesting https://www.menopausedoctor.co.uk/menopause/036-sex-and-the-menopause-samantha-evans-dr-louise-newson (https://www.menopausedoctor.co.uk/menopause/036-sex-and-the-menopause-samantha-evans-dr-louise-newson)

Title: Re: Do I need more Oestrogen
Post by: Moonshine54 on April 26, 2020, 08:41:29 AM

Hi salad and Bobidy,
Thank you so much for your replies.  I think it's such a difficult balance  . I just don't like how I feel at the moment.
Can I ask for gel aswell as patches or do I just order online. What is vagifem and Ovestin.  I don't have problems with dryness.
I just feel low and have no libido and that makes me more sad.
Do you need to go to a clinic for testerone?
Moon xxx😘😘😘