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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Tiggy on July 14, 2024, 05:37:47 PM

Title: Estrogel, Hayfever & Antibiotics
Post by: Tiggy on July 14, 2024, 05:37:47 PM

Hi all I am really hoping someone can give me a little guidance.

I am currently on estrogel transdermal gel (3 pumps daily) as an HRT and testosterone (A dot daily) and I have been taking antihistamines on and off all year for hayfever. I recently had a bacterial sinus infection and was put on Amoxicillion 500mg antibiotics for one week, during which time I came off the antihistamines as didn't want to mix. While taking them my menopause symptoms seemed to have crept back. (Brain fog, confusion, forgetfulness, irritability and worrying about the silliest thing. I am sleeping fine though.)

I have now been off the antibiotics for 5 days but the symptoms have not gone away it's almost like my hrt isn't working fully as it did. I was advised by a pharmacist that amoxicillin can weaken the effect of the hrt gel.

Has anyone experienced this or any knowledge of how long it can take for my body to get back to normal. Can antihistamines themselves affect hrt? Can hayfever give simular symptoms :-s

Looking forward to any advice.

Title: Re: Estrogel, Hayfever & Antibiotics
Post by: CLKD on July 14, 2024, 07:23:30 PM

Hi.    :welcomemm:  When I was on The Pill and prescribed a hay fever product, I had break-through bleeding. 

Antibiotics can affect gut transit which may also affect uptake of food stuffs and medications.

Many years ago I began using locally produced honey in about mid-Jan., which really did help my hay fever.  I am affected by willow pollen as well as oil seed rape which makes my chest tighten. 

I also had a sinus infection in the mid-1970s, it was like being hung over for no reason  :o and very painful.

Browse round. 

Title: Re: Estrogel, Hayfever & Antibiotics
Post by: Tiggy on August 06, 2024, 07:08:41 AM

Thanks CLKD
Does anyone else have any knowledge or experience

Thank you

Title: Re: Estrogel, Hayfever & Antibiotics
Post by: Mariab on August 06, 2024, 07:24:49 AM

Hi..I had antibiotics back In February and not only did it disrupt hrt ot also disrupted antidepressants..this all knocked thing out of balance for about 2 weeks so stick with it, it will resolve eventually CLKD os right about the stomach and antibiotics..I take a probiotic now which helps alot stomach wise. :)