Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: mandamoo85 on March 04, 2024, 07:47:37 PM
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Hey guys,
I’m struggling! 39 - suspected peri. Have been on HRT since August last year 50mcg Evorel. Things were going fine - but hot sweats came back and night sweats.
Switched to 75 patch but was foggy and cloudy (no anxiety). So - switched me oestrogel x3 pumps - all ok but manic phases - excite able and a bit crazy!
So, now I’m 50 patch and 1-2 pumps per day. It was ok - thought it may have been because I was due on, but have been having adrenaline rushes - anxiety and a few of being completely overwhelmed (work / home is a bit crazy but feel like I’m drowning).
Could this be the oestrogel? What do I do? Meno lady said to go to 4x pumps - surely not? If that is what is causing anxiety, I won’t cope.
Can someone give me some honest advice / guidance? I’m lost!
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I’m currently using the gel at an ultra low dose but definitely feeling the adrenaline and generally vile. Thinking of changing to patch x
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I too find the 75mg patch far too high - cloudy/foggy - feeling hazy. - In fact I am just in the "coming down" stage from 75 - 65!
I found that measuring the patch with a very small ruler and cutting it down to say 64/65mg really worked for me (only reason I upped to the full 75 was that i was having bad withdrawal from my Provera which i take at the end of every 3 months - thought the extra oestrogen would help - but it didnt!!! )I also take Yasmin combined pill for fluctuations (as my initial symptoms were off the scale - very bad anxiety - to the point where i couldn't leave the flat, crying, rage, suicidal thoughts - off work for 3 months)
I hope you find your sweet spot - anything you need let me know
Vicky xx
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Any side effects from Yasmin?
Do you feel you need the extra oestrogen on top?
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Felt unbelievably awful on the Oestrogel and am now on Estradot patches (37.5 patch plus a half of 37.5 at once which I change every 2 days- magic difference) and feel so much better.
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How did you feel on the gel Pippa?
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Scampidoodle - felt absolutely awful on Oestrogel. High anxiety, what felt like adrenaline rushes especially at night, palpitations, insomnia, hot flushes. x
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I feel great on Yasmin - no side effects at all - but i knew that i needed a bit extra Oestrogen as i still felt a bit of physical anxiety - but once patch was on after a few weeks it all picked up - best ive ever been
Now - i go out, pubs, restaurants, very joyful, joking at work etc x