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[Macavity]

I have never done anything like this before! I am 52 and have been in denial about menopause symptoms for a few years, in February everything came to a head and I became extremely anxious, something I have not had before. I started on Everol 25 on the 7th March and after about 4 days felt on top of the world, the symptoms of night sweats and anxiety started to come back after about 4 weeks and my gp upped me to Everol 50. On the 10th April I went to see a specialist clinic and was upped to Everol 100.

That was a week ago and although things are better and I feel well for a part of each day, there are some parts where I still feel very anxious.

Has anyone else had a similar experience and will hrt work for me?

[Macavity]

Further to above post, I should have said any good positive help would be really appreciated thank you 😀

[JaneinPen]

Hi Macavity. I can't help with answers but wanted to welcome you. I am sure reassurance will be forthcoming very soon to help you

[Dotty]

Hi it can take up to 3 months to feel the full benefits of hrt. Are you taking progesterone too? X

[Macavity]

Thank you - I have a Mirena coil for that part , I have had it for over 12 years replaced regularly.

It was so good to get an immediate improvement on the 25s and although I think I am feeling a bit calmer I wish it was quicker. Some nights I sleep fantastically but last night hardly at all.

I used to be such a level headed person .......

[Dotty]

Hi the Mirena is a very good form of progesterone, so keep on with that.

Evorel 100 is quite a high dose and it may have been better to stay on 50 for longer to see if it helped further.  Where was the specialist clinic that you went to? x

[sheila99]

My anxiety and insomnia took most of the 3 months before there was much improvement. I'm on gel so have been able to vary the dose. If I have too much they return. 4 pumps is too much for me (I think this is equivalent to 100 but not certain), a little over 3 works best. If it was me I would have increased more slowly though perhaps she saw your levels were low, mine haven't been tested so relying on symptom control.

[Yorkshire Girl]

It is unusual to go from 50mg to 100mg as there is a 75mg and you do have to give each at least 3 months to see any benefit. I'm on a 100mg and have been for just under 3 months, I still have mild bouts of anxiety. Just going to see what happens.