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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Kenny on July 06, 2022, 03:03:18 PM

Title: Change in HRT
Post by: Kenny on July 06, 2022, 03:03:18 PM

Hi , looking for some advice , went through the menopause 15 years ago, have been on & off HRT since, I was changed to Kliovance when my Angelique was withdrawn, no issues at all. My GP out the blue has asked me to have a change to Estradiol one pump once a day and Progesterone Micronised at bedtime on an empty stomach, I was very reluctant at first but currently my hot sweats during the day are awful, should I just bit the bullet, can’t bear the thought of a bleed if I’m honest, that’s what’s mainly putting me off, thanks

Title: Re: Change in HRT
Post by: Dotty on July 06, 2022, 03:27:15 PM

hi if you use Utrogestan every day then you won't bleed. You may get some bleeding at first but it should settle .x

Title: Re: Change in HRT
Post by: Kenny on July 06, 2022, 03:46:15 PM

Are you on this HRT currently, thanks

Title: Re: Change in HRT
Post by: Flossieteacake on July 06, 2022, 03:54:10 PM

Hello Kenny. Welcome to the forum. If you were happy with your HRT then why did your GP suggest you change? Sorry, if I am missing something. I often get confused.  :)

Title: Re: Change in HRT
Post by: Kenny on July 06, 2022, 06:11:10 PM

I was there for something routine and he suggested a change in my HRT, he certainly didn’t insist but suggested a change would be good. Thanks

Title: Re: Change in HRT
Post by: Dotty on July 06, 2022, 06:20:00 PM

Hi yes I’m on Oestrogel and Utrogestan . Been on this for 4 years .

Title: Re: Change in HRT
Post by: Flossieteacake on July 06, 2022, 06:20:52 PM

Quote from: Kenny on July 06, 2022, 06:11:10 PM

I was there for something routine and he suggested a change in my HRT, he certainly didn’t insist but suggested a change would be good. Thanks

If your HRT is working then I would not change it. I do not know why a change would be good if it is working. If you are happy with the HRT you were on then I would stick to it. I have found it can be difficult to find a HRT that suits and it is wonderful if you do.  :)

Title: Re: Change in HRT
Post by: sheila99 on July 06, 2022, 06:31:22 PM

I think Kliovance is oral? In which case I would change to transdermal as suggested.

Title: Re: Change in HRT
Post by: Kenny on July 06, 2022, 06:37:55 PM

Hi Sheila , what do you mean by transdermal, thanks Carolyn

Title: Re: Change in HRT
Post by: Dotty on July 06, 2022, 07:12:47 PM

Hi transdermal is through the skin …. Patch or gel.