Hi 4meSons
Yes I had a difficult peri meno, which is when I found this forum and educated myself as to the different hrt's and options available. I trialled several types of hrt with varying degrees of success before I found the regime I'm on now (which has been the best one for me). Your timings do suggest your symptoms coincided with becoming peri menopausal. I also think meno makes everything worse and we have to employ a whole host of strategies to get through what can be a difficult time, especially if you're sensitive to hormonal fluctuations. I personally do the following: make sure I eat healthily (plant based diet), limit sugar, exercise, limit stress (I went part time), take B vitamins and omega 3, as well as use hrt patches and testosterone gel. This has worked for me and I'm back to my old self more or less. Don't give up I'm sure you'll find a way though, and good call on changing the gel btw x