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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: CrispyChick on March 23, 2024, 10:45:45 AM

Title: Do hormones really take 3 months to settle?
Post by: CrispyChick on March 23, 2024, 10:45:45 AM

Just that really.

Those taking new hormones - hrt, pill or whatever - who has found it has genuinely taken 3 months for things to even out???

Title: Re: Do hormones really take 3 months to settle?
Post by: CLKD on March 23, 2024, 12:51:31 PM

I think it depends on what periods are doing prior to being prescribed HRT: as well as which regime 1 tries.  Remembering that the the body, unless surgical intervention is involved, doesn't get 'where it is' suddenly.  So the brain and body have to 'take up' any addition/replacement.  Keeping a mood/food/symptom diary may help track any ups and downs. 

Title: Re: Do hormones really take 3 months to settle?
Post by: sheila99 on March 23, 2024, 02:48:53 PM

Some symptoms take longer than others. My anxiety and insomnia took the full 3 months to go completely.

Title: Re: Do hormones really take 3 months to settle?
Post by: Anonymous1 on March 23, 2024, 02:53:09 PM

Hi CrispyDuck,

I have found this menopause thing a big shock.  I also have chronic fatigue due to mental health, chronic stress and menopause so my hormones are out of wack.  My fatigue related condition started when my periods started changing. 

I didn't realise that there can be so much patience, trial and error with HRT.  I guesss for some women this is not the cas and they probably are not on this forum.

I noticed a big improvement in my mood and motivation within 2 days of being on Evorel 50.  However, I have had problems tolerating Progesterone.

Good luck with it.

Flower

Title: Re: Do hormones really take 3 months to settle?
Post by: CLKD on March 23, 2024, 02:54:23 PM

Lots have problems with Progesterone  :-\

Title: Re: Do hormones really take 3 months to settle?
Post by: DDug on March 25, 2024, 11:10:16 AM

I am getting the coil fitted and starting hrt on 5 April. It can't come soon enough as my mental health is very very bad.  Any advice on how to cope here with severe low moods?

Title: Re: Do hormones really take 3 months to settle?
Post by: CLKD on March 25, 2024, 04:23:23 PM

merrygoround - had you considered sending a a message to Dr Currie and the British Menopause Society about the responses that you have from the Surgery? Also, try ringing the menopause clninic again.  1 shouldn't be left to suffer!!!