Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => Postmenopause => Topic started by: Mag22 on February 08, 2023, 08:55:45 PM
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I am severely progesterone intolerant so stopped vaginal utrogestan and as the oestrogel had sorted my tearfulness and mood swings and joint pain I stayed on it, tried Biovea progesterone cream, same response as utrogestan, severe mood crash, abdo pain feeling 100%awful so decided I would just do oestrogel till I discuss with gp
I’m considering hysterectomy, or regular scans but now it seems I can’t manage the oestrogel alone anyway. I’m bloated, knackered, itchy and feel like I’m going to have a period. Not able to keep taking it if I carry on feeling like this. Feel like I might explode and headaches which I never get
Is hrt sometimes just not right? Would herbs help instead? I just want that bone protection and to feel less teary which the oestrogen was helpful with. I’ve already got osteoporosis and arthritis. I feel so confused. I don’t want to have a hysterectomy if oestrogel alone makes me feel this uncomfortable but is it the presence of my womb which is making me feel unwell? I think there are oestrogen receptors elsewhere so maybe I would just feel as bad , just with less achy joints🤣
Where do I go for proper advice? I don’t want to be told to try the mirena, even 20 mcg in Biovea sets me off so feels far too risky.
Thanks for reading 😬
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Hi! a hysterectomy would mean that progesterone isn't required as part of an HRT regime.
Many are progesterone intolerant. Bone protection is important from our teens but we aren't told that ::). MayB review your over all diet, making sure that you eat enough good proteins; brisk walking 10-20 mins daily or skipping will impact bones and encourage them to remain healthy. Relaxation such as swimming, yoga, reading .........
U could ask for a bone scan, i.e. pelvis and hips is the best area as it's the densest bone.
Herbs won't do much. They shouldn't be used for more than 3 months at a time.
Which symptom were you needing to relieve to encourage U to take the HRT route? Itchiness can be caused by a lack of oestrogen, it was 1 of my main symptoms ::)
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Thanks for your reply, I’ve had bone scans and I have severe bone loss so am on bisphosphonates, I decided to try oestrogen for multiple reasons, VA, dry eyes and skin , joint pain, increasing bouts of low mood and tearfulness which it has resolved to a large degree so I would like to keep taking it. I’m seeing a nutritionist and I’m on mega amounts of minerals and vitamins and my diet is good.
I’m just doing half a pump of oestrogel now and a half pump of Biovea and I am so far ok less itchy less bloated so will see how I go before I take further steps, maybe I just need to get used to having hormones again!