Like Butterfly98, I would definitely recommend you try Oestrogel having used both patches and gel myself. As your hormones are still fluctuating, you need an HRT regime that is very flexible (you could start on one pump every day) and the gel gives you a very quick hit of oestrogen if needed and it is very easy to adjust the dose up or down. Also, it is easy to use (you simply rub it on your skin) and don't have to wear a patch on your backside which, personally, I hated.