Hello
Finally, my date with the HRT specialist at the Menopause Clinic arrived
But I feel a little disappointed... like we only got to the aperitif after waiting 3 months...
We talked through my symptoms, medication, that I was signed off work etc and then he said just increase the gel to 3 pumps a day instead of 2, and if that doesn't work after 4 weeks try 4 pumps for 4 weeks - if that doesn't work we can look at patches or the coil or an implant. Come back in 4 months and have a look at the Menopause Matters website (!!!). I said don't you need to do any tests, he said no it sounds as if you need more estrogen. (Am currently on 2 pumps + utrogestan for 12 days at 200mg - as prescribed by my Dr following advice from this site).
Anyone else had this experience with a specialist... I know blood tests don't give a complete picture but I was expecting more, and I am slightly suspicious that he is trying to save money...
Have had 2 days on increased dose and had a bit of a euphoric time, then hit the floor again today after a night with more intense hot flush... I guess I have to let the dose settle as Dr suggests.. I thought I was a patient person, not any more
Sorry to moan, but just be interested to see if I should go back and ask for a more thorough investigation - or should go private??
Thanks all
Rx