I'm after some advice please ladies. I have been reading though this thread but have only got up to page 10 so far and am seriously thinking of requesting estrogel/utrogestan from my GP but would like some help in making my decision.
A quick rundown; I'm 48 and have been having peri problems since I was 41. My periods are infrequent now - I've just started my first period since June (before then I had one in January and a scant one in Feb). My main concerns are bad anxiety, low mood, muscle aches, VA (I'm on Vagifem), hot flushes and fatigue.
My anxiety and low mood are getting worse and the VA can be troublesome occasionally even with the Vagifem. I have previously tried HRT and every time that estrogen is introduced, my anxiety has gone through the roof and I've been an irritable, wound up mess. I have migraines with aura and, due to this, my GP recommended the Evorel Conti patches but I didn't get on well with them at all. I have tried anti-depressants, which were amazing for my anxiety, low mood AND hot flushes but caused my hair to fall out - nice! So I've been managing with nothing for a few months now and need some help.
I've read good things about the estrogel/utrogestan combo and am wondering if anyone can share their experience of getting relief from anxiety from this regime? Also, how likely is it that my GP will actually prescribe it?
Any advice would be gratefully appreciated. Many thanks for reading and Merry Christmas
xx