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[ogs01]

Hi all
I've been on HRT - Elleste Duet 2mg for 3 weeks and it doesn't seem to be working yet! I know I am probably being very impatient but have been reading that people's symptoms often get better within a week or so!  I was put on this due to a premature menopause (I was 43 yesterday!)

My hot flushes during the day are slightly better but I'm still getting very bad night sweats!

Presume I will be told to keep with the tabs for a while longer??

Can anyone help or advise??

xxx

[Suzyq]

I only started hrt yesterday but my specialist said do not increase your dose for at least 4 weeks, estrogen needs time to build up in your system. I have been on progesterone only for a few months and it definitely took 2 months for me to feel the benefit. So although I really have no idea, I would suggest sticking with it a bit longer before seeing about changing x

[honeybun]

Too much oestrogen makes me feel sick and jittery.
Best to start on a small dose and then build up after three months if you are not getting symptom control.


Honeyb
x

[Hurdity]

Hi ogs01

I agree with Suzyq - keep on with it for a while longer yet. If your flushes are easing then hopefully the night sweats will do too.

Sometimes (from what I've read on here) I think it takes longer for some women to experience relief from tablets compared to transdermal methods - but I may be completely wrong there!

Hurdity x