Thanks for the welcome!
I've been reading the posts today and can see it is not without problems so I am taking that into account. And I think I may try patches soon as an interim measure.
But, although the oestrogel does the trick, it is still basically quite a daily impact on my life. I apply the full dose at bedtime as I wouldn't manage compliance at any other time, or handle splitting the dose.
I effectively cover both arms and both legs and then have to avoid touching my young children for some time after, ruling out big cuddles due to the risk of transference. My children are 8 and 5. When the little one wants to join me in bed (he's a bad sleeper) I really worry about transference.
It works to alleviate symptoms but I feel 'radioactive' after applying it!
Due to my age I'll be using HRT for many years to come, and I want a better solution. What I want is the ability to forget about my oestrogen deficiency for months at a time. I know this hasn't worked for some women, but surely it must have worked for others?