Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: lisa06031510 on November 06, 2022, 01:26:22 PM
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Hey Guys,
So my brain fog/Memory is awful and my Dr is upping my HRT once again to see if this helps, but in the mean time I just wondered if anyone experienced a stutter with there's?? Mine has been for last few months... I really struggle to get words out or finish sentences....
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Hi there
Which hrt are you on? It happens to me when I go through utrogestan withdrawal x
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I'm on 125mg of estrodot the patches but going up to 150mg
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Do you use progesterone?
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Nope, what is that?? The Dr just keeps upping my HRT every time I struggle with a symptom... I will be just one massive walking hormone soon 😅
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It’s the hormone you need to take to protect your womb (presuming you don’t have yours) from too much oestrogen. Progesterone withdrawal can be quite brutal, and I struggle to speak coherently at this time as it takes such a toll on my body.
Hope this helps x
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I don't have my womb no more.... I had a blood test to make sure my body was absorbing the HRT and it is... I just don't know at what point the Dr can try something else?!?
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I stutter and stammer in the middle of a sentence. I forget the word I am looking for and my mind goes blank. It is frustrating.
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Is this since Menopause as well? How is your brain fog?
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Is this since Menopause as well? How is your brain fog?
Yes it only came with menopause. I get brain fog a lot too.
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Maybe your oestrogen is too high,; too high can be as problematic as too low. I stumble on my words when my body is struggling (because of the progesterone), maybe your body is struggling too but for a different reason.
The only other thing I can think of is to try testosterone, if you’re not already that is?
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Just to add that it's also a symptom of high anxiety, not always hormone related.
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I’m sure it is Ayesha. Funnily enough it always used to happen to me when my period was due. I’d be fine for the rest of the time. So there is a direct correlation (for me) when I’m not well and conversely I might be anxious then because of how I’m feeling - if you see what I mean x
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Just to add that it's also a symptom of high anxiety, not always hormone related.
That is a very good point.
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I had my levels tested when I was put on 125mg and they said I was fine to be in that amount so I'm assuming it was all ok.
Yeah my anxiety is a bit more up and down at the mo as well actually... I just thought it was to do with the brain fog as I always ALWAYS forget what I'm saying
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Does your doctor up the dose because he/she ain't knowledgeable about HRT :-\
Brain fog is common in pregnancy and again in peri-menopause.
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My Dr actually said that they are going above and beyond for me as it is... Normally they don't give about 100mg
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Hello,
This random stutter, not being able to get words out is something I struggle with every now and again. It seems to be just before I start a breakthrough bleed.
I'm on 100 mg utrogestan vaginally daily and 2 pumps estrogel so shouldn't be having bleeds at all.
Interestingly I also get auras or silent migraines at this time too.
I'm still trying to work out if the stutter and auras are due to the utrogestan or estrogel but I do know they happen before a blush, spotting or bleed.
Does anyone know what causes this please?
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My Dr actually said that they are going above and beyond for me as it is... Normally they don't give about 100mg
That wasn't a helpful thing for your Dr to say to you.
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Felix I don’t actually know what causes it but I get it at the same time as you. I suspect it’s the drop in hormones that triggers it x
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Lisa,
Perinowpost said this happened to her previously when her period was due and it happens to me (sometimes) before I get a break through bleed.
You said you now longer have you womb but maybe the stutter is caused by which ever hormone, either progesterone or estrogen, that is dominant just before bleeding.
Just a thought, I hope you get sorted soon.
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Felix I don’t actually know what causes it but I get it at the same time as you. I suspect it’s the drop in hormones that triggers it x
Thank you Perinowpost, yes I feel you are right. Do you know which hormone drops or which increases before a bleed/ period that might help explain it. 🤔
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Hi, I think the culprit is progesterone x
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Hi, I think the culprit is progesterone x
It often seems to be progesterone x
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The Dr is increasing my HRT in hope this helps...