Hi Waterdaggers
Sorry to hear about the side effects on the conti patch - sounds like the norethisterone is affecting you it is one of the androgenic progestogens as it is derived from testosterone so can give these side effects:
http://www.menopausematters.co.uk/perimeno.phpPERI-MENOPAUSAL SEQUENTIAL COMBINED THERAPY
Used in women with an intact uterus (womb) who are not yet postmenopausal, i.e. have some periods due to continuing ovarian function. Products contain daily estrogen and cyclical progestogen.
Progestogens which can be used cyclically are of 3 main types:
Testosterone derived - Norgestrel, Norethisterone acetate and Levonorgestrel.
Less testosterone related - Medroxyprogesterone acetate(MPA).
Least testosterone related - Dydrogesterone and Micronised progesterone (Utrogestan).
Side effects are often experienced during the progestogen phase of treatment and can be reduced by using a product containing a different type or route of progestogen.I imagine that these effects will settle for some women and not others. This was the first HRT I tried nearly 10 years ago now - and I did not get on with the norethisterone which gave me migraines. I gave it 3 months and then changed to separate oestrogen patch and progesterone which I have been on ever since. Some women also complain of pms type symptoms ie the irritability.
I would give it 3 cycles (if you can) and then perhaps try something else if you continue to have problems.....
Hurdity x
edit: snap - Dancinggirl! you posted while I was writing but at least we agree
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