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Suecee1958
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March 07, 2016, 12:07:03 PM »
Have been using Femseven Conti patches for 6 weeks now and so far my hot flushes have gone and I am sleeping a lot better.
Still suffering from some anxiety though - the funny thing is that I have several days when my mood is great - I feel calm, relaxed and happy and just how I used to feel before the menopause - but then my mood seems to drop which lasts a while.
I have been post menopausal for a long time (am 55) so would welcome any reassurance that this is normal - I imagine my hormone levels must have dropped to practically zero (if there is such a thing!) before starting HRT. I see from most posts that HRT takes between 3-6 months to get the full benefits xx
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Dancinggirl
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March 07, 2016, 12:14:53 PM »
Early days Suecee1958 - it really dose take time for the body to absorb and welcome those hormones after being without anything for so long - so 3-6 months is about right. Do make sure you look at your life style as well - brisk walks, healthy diet, lots of relaxation etc. is all part of the improving strategies - HRT is not a cure all, it can only do so much. DG x
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Hurdity
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March 07, 2016, 12:43:15 PM »
Hi Suecee - as Dancinggirl says it is early days yet but so good to hear your hot flushes have gone and sleep has improved
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If after you've been on this regime for a while and still get these feelings then it could be down to the continuous progestogen but don't go looking for problems yet - I agree that lifestyle changes especially re diet and exercise will also help to make you feel better overall.
Hurdity x
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March 07, 2016, 02:12:35 PM »
Thanks Dancing Girl and Hurdity for your replies.
I have had the most terrible cold for the last two weeks - prior to that I was feeling great!
Am now left with catarrh which makes me feel lightheaded and lightheadedness was one of the things I always suffered from when I was anxious, so I think in my subconscious mind I think I am feeling anxious even though this is all probably down to the fact that I haven't been well for the last two weeks!
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