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Gmail_tara:
Hi

I had meno sweats every 20-30 mins for years, and had no quality of life. I tried every herbal alternative to HRT, and none worked. After the all clear from my doctor, I started on 'Evorel Conti' patches 14th March (1 month ago)

They took 10 days approx to stop all sweats, and I was so happy; well I still am regarding the sweats, but...

I've suffered from more than normal hair loss for the past 15 years, but two weeks ago, my hair began coming out in handfuls daily, to the point where I don't want to touch it.

I don't want to come off HRT altogether, so I'm looking for a work around somehow.

The patches contain:
* 3.2mg estradiol.
* 11.2mg norethisterone.
Are there lower dose patches out there, or any other tweaks I can try please? My doctor said there isn't a lower dose Evorel Conti, and was unsure of what we can do.

Thanks in advance.

Katejo:

--- Quote from: Gmail_tara on April 15, 2019, 01:32:18 PM ---Hi

I had meno sweats every 20-30 mins for years, and had no quality of life. I tried every herbal alternative to HRT, and none worked. After the all clear from my doctor, I started on 'Evorel Conti' patches 14th March (1 month ago)

They took 10 days approx to stop all sweats, and I was so happy; well I still am regarding the sweats, but...

I've suffered from more than normal hair loss for the past 15 years, but two weeks ago, my hair began coming out in handfuls daily, to the point where I don't want to touch it.

I don't want to come off HRT altogether, so I'm looking for a work around somehow.

The patches contain:
* 3.2mg estradiol.
* 11.2mg norethisterone.
Are there lower dose patches out there, or any other tweaks I can try please? My doctor said there isn't a lower dose Evorel Conti, and was unsure of what we can do.

Thanks in advance.

--- End quote ---
Interesting for me because I have just started evorel Conti (last week). I haven't had any hair loss yet (but also none prior to starting it). Have you tried just using half patches instead of whole ones? That is what I have been prescribed. That would reduce the dose.

Dotty:
Hi I agree with Stellajane. It's probably the norethisterone. I suffered with hair loss when using Elleste Duet Conti But am fine on Oestrogel x

Gmail_tara:
Thank you. I'm going to need some more help please.
I'm new to HRT and pretty ignorant about it all.

My doctor said I needed the Norethisterone, so do I ask for a pill for that, and some gel for oestrogen?

I'm in the UK, so brand names wont be the same I guess either.

Thanks!

Gmail_tara:
Thanks. I'm booking a doctors appt, and ill mention what you've said x

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