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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Mummytron on November 08, 2022, 07:04:48 AM

Title: Starting progesterone
Post by: Mummytron on November 08, 2022, 07:04:48 AM

Hi all,
Back again!
I'm at day 15 of hrt, been doing the gel for 14 days and today I start progesterone.
Any tips or advice on what to expect please?
I gather its best to take it at bedtime, my friend said it made her quite dizzy.
Thanks 😊

Title: Re: Starting progesterone
Post by: Nik2502 on November 08, 2022, 08:57:01 AM

Hi

What sort are you using? It is best to take it at night as it can have a sedative effect.

Nik xx

Title: Re: Starting progesterone
Post by: Dotty on November 08, 2022, 09:04:44 AM

Take at bedtime on an empty stomach x

Title: Re: Starting progesterone
Post by: Mummytron on November 08, 2022, 11:17:37 AM

I've got Utrogestan 2 x 100mg at night.
Baging headache today.

Title: Re: Starting progesterone
Post by: Mummytron on November 08, 2022, 11:17:51 AM

Banging!

Title: Re: Starting progesterone
Post by: Mummytron on November 08, 2022, 07:02:25 PM

I've had some weird symptoms today, nausea, headache and cold sensitivity on my face (after having a flushed face recently)
Are these likely to be hrt related?
Starting to regret having them  :'(

Title: Re: Starting progesterone
Post by: Mummytron on November 09, 2022, 12:33:18 PM

Thought I was feeling better today but just had a funny turn, like I was going to faint. It was horrible, now I feel jittery.