Hi
I have been using Cyclogest (progesterone natural) at 500mg but now at 400mg for many years every day. I have not used oestrogen.
I am one of those women who find Progesterone calming and helps with my sleep however I have hit a low point with physical and mental symptoms so have been advised to come off Cyclogest and start on Estrogel ( I also have Utrogestan 200mg to be taken on day 15)
Blood tests in may showed Oestrogen <18 and FHS 70 so within meno range but I still have cycles.
The prescriber (private) said to gradually reduce Cyclogest which I have already started whilst I am using the above but I am wondering if it would be a much better albeit longer transition to come off Cyclogest before I start with the above as mixing all three I wont know what symptom is caused by what. I was advised to try 1 to 2 pumps.
I reduced my Cyclogest by another 100mg last night and from previous withdrawals it takes approx 2 weeks before I feel the dreaded PMS symptoms so it will take me about 3 months to be totally free from Cyclogest.
I just feel thats the most sensible way to move forwards.
I did apply a pump of Oestrogel last night and all was well but today after the second pump I am experiencing a tight chest and jitters, I feel "stimulated" physically almost like I have taken some drug like speed a bit. Jittery I guess is the word. It passed after five hours
Interestingly I tried everol 25 patch 2 weeks ago and didn't notice anything like I'm having now.
Perhaps start with 1 pump see how I feel ...increase to 1.5 once I'm sure 1 pump not causing side effects and gradually increase (?)
Thing is, I'm due on atm too and this is following the worst month of anxiety stress and depression which as we know cracks up the pms so I've had insomnia a lot these last 2 weeks more than I've ever had in my life...cortisone levels are high possibly.
I'm feeling more rational and calmer now I've had a pelvic exam as my anxiety was linked to health anxiety. I now accept my symptoms although unusual are hormonal and am almost at peace with them for the first time. Started walking my dogs doing a bit of work etc.
I know its VERY early but I am coming off one type of HRT as I am starting something I have never used before and I think it might be all too much and confusing
It's going to be tough enough coming off such a high dose long term Progesterone
Attack one battle at once ?
Thoughts?
Thank You