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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Clarella on May 08, 2022, 09:47:09 AM

Title: Is this in my head? Patch strength
Post by: Clarella on May 08, 2022, 09:47:09 AM

I should be on estrodot 50.

Due to patch shortages I’m mixing two 25s OR one and a half 37.5s as I had a lot left over. It’s 6.25 extra.

I’ve been noticing dips with either on the 4th day so am changing every 3 or 3.5 days.

Except that I’m absolutely certain now that I feel a tiny bit better on the 56.25.

Could this be psychosomatic?! Or could this really be better for me?

 (Or could be my hormones coincidentally fluctuating.)

I’m really hoping to go up at next review but she wanted to do a blood test first. I’m also dropping my thyroxine level slightly so there could be other things going on.

Title: Re: Is this in my head? Patch strength
Post by: sheila99 on May 08, 2022, 02:14:46 PM

It's perfectly possible you feel better on a slightly higher dose. Some people find they feel best somewhere between 2 patch strengths and cut one down to get their ideal level. It's easier to adjust by small amounts using gel but you can still do it with patches.

Title: Re: Is this in my head? Patch strength
Post by: Clarella on May 08, 2022, 06:00:08 PM

Thanks for your reply, I’m convinced it’s not in my head and have been using higher during the working half of the week - and still feel better.

Title: Re: Is this in my head? Patch strength
Post by: LSmarty on May 08, 2022, 06:19:40 PM

Hi

I could only get 50 patches instead of 100 the other day. The pharmacist wasn't keen to give me them as she said it does work/absorb in the same way as a higher amount
Les xox

Title: Re: Is this in my head? Patch strength
Post by: Clarella on June 01, 2022, 01:22:24 PM

Ok thanks, that’s interesting. Review next Monday; a blood test showed low oestrogen

Title: Re: Is this in my head? Patch strength
Post by: ATB on June 02, 2022, 08:28:35 AM

Totally possible that you need a bit extra, if you keep a detailed diary it can help you to figure  out this sort of thing. 

Title: Re: Is this in my head? Patch strength
Post by: Clarella on June 02, 2022, 08:57:22 AM

It was marked borderline low so I’m not surprised I’m clinging on to every tiny amount!

Title: Re: Is this in my head? Patch strength
Post by: CLKD on June 03, 2022, 07:43:39 AM

I doubt if it's in your head as such, simply good observation.  Some find that keeping a mood/food/symptom diary of use.