Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Aubrey on December 16, 2024, 12:51:07 PM
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Hi,
I've been using 2.5mg of Sandrena on my arms daily for some month, any lower and peri- symptoms return. But in the past 6 weeks my boobs have become premenstrual sore, which I associate with too much Sandrena (estrogen). Why now? Any similar experiences anyone? (I don't have a GP with any knowledge of female health and my surgery so any feedback would be useful and interesting).
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Estrogen has a growth promoting effect on breast tissue and also encourages water retention. These are part of its normal physiological function.
Depending what stage you are at, your body could be producing variable amounts of estrogen in the background in addition to what you are taking.
If switching application sites or reducing dose aren't suitable, other options include trying a different route such as patch or tablets, splitting your dose to apply a smaller amount twice a day rather than all at once, to smooth out fluctuations, or combining with a progestin with diuretic properties such as Slynd (drospirenone).
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Thanks bombsh3ll, those are things I've never heard of. I'm trying applying it to my thighs s atm, to see if that helps.
I'm 51, started the peri's at 45. No idea where I'm up to.