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warwick01

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Side effects when changing regim
« on: January 20, 2025, 10:07:06 AM »

Good Morning

Week 3 of changing from oestrogel 3 pumps to Sandrena 1.5 and I honestly can't believe how the side effects are impacting so negatively. My sleep is disturbed, I wake in fight flight mode at 4.am. morning anxiety is in the roof. I feel nausea and loose stools. Really surprised just a change in gel can make such a difference.

Any advice please ladies ?? I am 66 and post meno. Oestrogel stopped working.

Tanks W x
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CLKD

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Re: Side effects when changing regim
« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2025, 01:58:05 PM »

Does your body still need replacement? 
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bombsh3ll

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Re: Side effects when changing regim
« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2025, 02:44:04 PM »

It sounds like you are under treated.

Have you had a blood test to check absorption?

Changing the type eg to patches or tablets might be worth considering.

Do you have a knowledgeable clinician treating you?
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warwick01

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Re: Side effects when changing regim
« Reply #3 on: January 20, 2025, 05:33:40 PM »


Thanks for your response 👍
The swats have reduced but this feels more like the change over from oestrogel to Sandrena. Wondering if Sandrena is stronger and I need a lower dose.
I will give it another week on Sandrena and see if things improve. Is such a nightmare trying to even our hormones out.
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Gnatty

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Re: Side effects when changing regim
« Reply #4 on: January 20, 2025, 06:21:22 PM »

Yes, nausea can be an indication of too much oestrogen. Having said that it may settle, so you might want to wait a few days. Other option is to split your dose.
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