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[TabithaR]

Dear all,

Do you ever wonder if the current batch/packet of HRT you are taking is working.
I had an issue with Elleste Solo 2mg last year - over about 4 weeks, all my symptoms just came back even though I was taking one every day. I had some 1mg tablets (same make) and took two a day and the symptoms went away again. I went to my GP to discuss. She prescribed Climaval 2mg which worked fine. So I wonder if I had a 'dodgy' packet of Elleste.

Last Christmas I swapped to Estradot 75 which I have been really happy with but I think the same is happening again - migraines, flushing, anxiety and aching joints - since the last time I renewed my prescription.

Has anyone else had simlar experiences? Many thanks for your replies.

[CLKD]

Could be that your hormones were over-riding the Elleste?

[TabithaR]

So would that mean my hormone levels are still dropping so I should increase my HRT dose?

[andius]

Your symptoms might be estradiol excess?  Cut a sliver off the patch and try that for 2 patches (1 wk) and see if it is better? I find that I can feel it in one week if I change my dose slightly. Won't hurt you and you can always go back up the next week.  Your estrogen levels won't drop too much that way.

A

[CLKD]

 

[TabithaR]

Thank you for your replies - I'll have a chat with my go next time.

[Hurdity]

Hi TabithaR

Whereabouts are you in menopause and how old are you?

You don''t mention a progestogen so wonder if you've had a hysterectomy or have a Mirena coil?

If you are peri-menopausal then your own hormones will still be fluctuating, which would account for the differences you are feeling with the different doses?

Hurdity x