Hi
I'm still using Femoston, as per my signature line.
It is working to take away the flushes during the day, my periods are alright, but it's the anxiety and depression, I can't handle it.
I also still need a fan on when in bed, and I still wake up very warm and slightly sweaty.
I tried to ask my doctor for bio-identicals but she got angry with me, and said she had never heard of it.
In fact, every time the subject of HRT comes up, she gets really arsey with me, so much so, that I have not gone back to her as I am put off, because when someone like a doctor gets arsey with me, it just makes me worse.
The thing is, the anxiety and depression are so bad that I am wondering if I am not absorbing enough of the oestrogen in the pills.
There are patches available but they have norethisterone in.
I might tolerate it ok, because some women do, and I have never had pmt before in my life.
My anxiety and depression have always fallen at random times of the month, not just before my period.
I'm just worried that if the norethisterone does badly affect me, as I have pre-existing mental health problems, it may make it worse.
I am wondering whether to just take the risk and try the patches, as my doctor did offer me them when I first went for hrt.
What do you think ladies?
thanks