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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Lilliejojo on February 18, 2018, 07:52:41 PM

Title: Femseven conti patches
Post by: Lilliejojo on February 18, 2018, 07:52:41 PM
Has anyone noticed if femseven conti patches has caused them a very low mood and severe brain fog.   Was Everol sequi/combi parches and doing good on those then doctors decided to get me to try femseven conti patches .   Am really feeling down and depressed . 
Title: Re: Femseven conti patches
Post by: Cazikins on February 19, 2018, 12:20:06 PM
Hi Lilliejojo.

Just wondering why your GP changed you from Evorol to Femseven if they suited you better. Did you have a problem with Evorel? How long have you been using the patches?

I have been on many types of HRT over the last 10 years & most of them have given me side effects including low mood & brain fog. It can take a while for things to settle down. It could be that this one just doesn't suit you or possibly the strength needs reducing.

Cazikins x
Title: Re: Femseven conti patches
Post by: Hurdity on February 19, 2018, 05:12:00 PM
Hi Lilliejojo

 :welcomemm:

If you have changed from a sequential HRT (which gives a withdrawal bleed) to a continuous combined type - then this could explain your symptoms. The Evorel sequi would have given you two weeks of oestrogen alone whereas you are now having a different progestogen (in the Femseven) and having it all the time. The oestrogen dose is the same for both. Are you post-menopausal? Even if you are - you can opt to remain on a cycle if you don't like the progestogenic side effects. I do and I'm in my mid 60's! Why not go back to the one you were on before if it suited you?

Hurdity x