Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: discogirl on November 05, 2022, 11:31:53 AM
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On 22nd October I increased my estraderm patch from 37.5mcg to 50 patch.
Where symptoms are concerned things seem fine when I first increase for about the first 2 weeks but then symptoms seem to creep back.
Is this my body still adjusting to the increase in patch strength even after 2 weeks or is this my body saying I need more estrogen?
Thanks x
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Probably saying you need more. xx
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i thought that as i remembered what you said about just before you went up to 75 xxx thanks dotty
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Hi not me on 75….I use gel 😊.
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sorry i meant when you needed to increase.
you use 4 pumps of gel dont you. what is that equivalent to in patch strength x
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Hi
I’m finding the same. I’m up to 150 oestrogen now and I think it’s too much but it has only been a week. My anxiety and tearfulness is creeping back though.
It’s such a minefield.
Nic x
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Hi 4 pumps is roughly equivalent to 100 patch x
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Hi
I’m finding the same. I’m up to 150 oestrogen now and I think it’s too much but it has only been a week. My anxiety and tearfulness is creeping back though.
It’s such a minefield.
Nic x
Hi Nik2502,
150 estrogen is a lot, but I guess if you need it, you need it.
Is that gel or patches or what?
If you've only been on this 1 week its too early to say but I'd be interested to see how you are in a few weeks.
have you noticed any difference at all since you've been on the increase.
What did you increase from by the way?
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Hi
It is a lot but I’ve always needed higher doses of medication.
Im on 100 estradot patch and 2 pumps oestrogel, 5mg Provera and Androfemme.
I increased from the 100 patch over the past few weeks.
It has been a bumpy week but I’ve finally stopped crying which I hope is a positive sign! N xx
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hi nik2502
im so glad the crying has stopped.
what about your other symptoms have they lessened xx
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Hi
This is my 3rd attempt on HRT.......
I re-started just over 5 weeks ago at 50mg Estradot, doc said increase to 75 mg if no changes at all after 2 weeks. I increased and had 8 amazing days....it was like OMG is this life without all the peri rubbish...then anxiety etc came back but even worse.
Stuck with it at 75 mg. I then had to go on utrogestan, which I was dreading as my previous experience was awful. But was told to use vaginally and report back.
First week I felt low and drowsy but the increased anxiety started a few days before starting this, so I emailed my doc. She said to increase to the next phase of 100 mg, which I have.
My first week on utrogestan hasn't been as awful as before, and I have had a couple of days of no anxiety....I still have a week to go on utrogestan, but I am hoping it will be ok.....and I am hoping the 100mg is now kicking in.
So from my experience you start low which seems to help but I think once body starts receiving it, it then decides if it needs more, which to me if your symptoms are coming back is the sign. I will now be sticking at 100mg until my review late December....
Good luck x
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Hi
This is my 3rd attempt on HRT.......
I re-started just over 5 weeks ago at 50mg Estradot, doc said increase to 75 mg if no changes at all after 2 weeks. I increased and had 8 amazing days....it was like OMG is this life without all the peri rubbish...then anxiety etc came back but even worse.
Stuck with it at 75 mg. I then had to go on utrogestan, which I was dreading as my previous experience was awful. But was told to use vaginally and report back.
First week I felt low and drowsy but the increased anxiety started a few days before starting this, so I emailed my doc. She said to increase to the next phase of 100 mg, which I have.
My first week on utrogestan hasn't been as awful as before, and I have had a couple of days of no anxiety....I still have a week to go on utrogestan, but I am hoping it will be ok.....and I am hoping the 100mg is now kicking in.
So from my experience you start low which seems to help but I think once body starts receiving it, it then decides if it needs more, which to me if your symptoms are coming back is the sign. I will now be sticking at 100mg until my review late December....
Good luck x
Hi Emsie,
How lovely of you to share your experience.
I hope you continue to feel well.
I think, in fact, I'm sure, anxiety is propagating my sleep issues. It all started with me getting unilateral tinnitus, which is actually ok now. But it all culminated in me thinking that I may also need hrt.
I'm on 50 patch I increased on 22nd October so I will give it until January, see how I am and then assess the situation.
It's such a fine line isn't it between getting just enough of the hormones we need but not too much
Take care and thanks for reaching out xx
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You are welcome, the support from these groups are amazing.
I hope I do too, as it’s been a long and hard journey since I was 45 (now 49). I have seriously thought I was going mad.
I do also take Anti depressants, and whilst they haven’t totalled worked, they have had some affect and kept my head above the water line..just…
I am actually plsd to be going through it as i can’t wait not to have to worry about periods and contraception..I just didn’t think for one minute it would be this hard.
I was also told it’s difficult for us to have way too much as what we get from HRT is a lot less than our body makes.
I hope it all settles down for you..keep us posted. X
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this forum has been a lifeline for me and the women on here are amazing.
i didnt know that the hrt we get is way lower than what our bodies make.
i will keep you posted.
message me whenever you want. i hope you get sorted and thanks so much for your support x