Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Clairenamik on July 15, 2024, 07:35:49 AM
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Hi I started evril conti for a month but stopped due to bleeding I was prescribed bejuvi but never took it but went back on the patches which I have been on for a week, expecting bleeding to return .does anyone have any advice if the bejuvi is better? Thanks
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Hi are you post menopause...12 months without a period?
Bijuve is half the strength of Evorel Conti, so it depends on how much oestrogen you need.
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Hi I am post I would say no period over a year my biggest issues are hot flushes and anxiety plus poor sleep waking with flushes so wondering which one will benefit me best?
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You will need to give any hrt 3-6 months to settle and feel the full benefits. Bleeding is quite normal in this time.
Bijuve has a body identical progesterone. Evorel Conti has a synthetic progesterone. It’s really a case of which one suits you best.
We’re you taking any form of hormonal contraception in the 12 months when you were period free ?
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No nothing in the past year no contraception. Thanks
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I wouldn't say one or other is "better" people respond very differently so what suits one may not suit another.
First off do you prefer a patch or a pill?
Transdermal estrogen is regarded as more physiological as it doesn't go through the gut or liver, which has a very slightly higher risk of blood clots, but if you have an active lifestyle especially if you swim, patches don't always stay on long, I could never keep them on and I prefer the ease and convenience of pills.
Whatever you decide, unless it's causing really intolerable side effects, it is best to stick with it for at least 3 months to settle in and properly assess it rather than keep chopping and changing.
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Thanks for response I will give it a chance to see if it's working for me and if not try the bejuvi.