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[EleanorB]

Hi,

I have been on hrt for 5 months now. Started with half a patch of  evorel 50, then 2 months ago went up to three quarters of a patch as the hot flushes returned along with one of the worst symptoms, low mood. I would describe it as a debilitating feeling of horrible insecurity, gloom  and paranoia, like I had as a teenager only i'm 50 and two years into meno (no periods) in August. The kind of mood that makes me meet people and the slightest  bad mood on their part that is almost certainly nothing to do with me, leaves me feeling like i've done something wrong or they've just gone off me. It really is very teenage years like and makes me want to limit socialising.

Increasing hrt at 3 months stopped this feeling, now 2 months later it's back, just crept up and gets worse when i'm Stressed by anything else - busy day etc..  i've Also noticed my insomnia is getting worse again and my bladder symptoms. Have other people had the experience of needing to increase the hrt to get rid of meno mood issues? I'm worried i'll Keep having to go up and up to keep my mood in check. Is that likely or might I just hit the right amount.

I don't currently take progesterone due to a very severe migraine problem. My gynae is havingnme scanned every six months to check for endometrial changes, if I show any I will have to have a mirena, which I dread as it can really play havoc with migraine. That.'s why I have tried to keep the estrogen as low as possible but can go up if I need to.

Any thoughts re this awful insecure mood and hrt much appreciated.

[CLKD]

Sometimes we lose R sense of place as family situations alter.  Children leaving home, divorce, family bereavements.  Depression can cause the worry that we have 'done something wrong' but we should remember that others have problems too.  [long story short].

Would trying an increase help do you think?

[Elmsey]

Hi,

I have been on hrt for 5 months now. Started with half a patch of  evorel 50, then 2 months ago went up to three quarters of a patch as the hot flushes returned along with one of the worst symptoms, low mood. I would describe it as a debilitating feeling of horrible insecurity, gloom  and paranoia, like I had as a teenager only i'm 50 and two years into meno (no periods) in August. The kind of mood that makes me meet people and the slightest  bad mood on their part that is almost certainly nothing to do with me, leaves me feeling like i've done something wrong or they've just gone off me. It really is very teenage years like and makes me want to limit socialising.

Increasing hrt at 3 months stopped this feeling, now 2 months later it's back, just crept up and gets worse when i'm Stressed by anything else - busy day etc..  i've Also noticed my insomnia is getting worse again and my bladder symptoms. Have other people had the experience of needing to increase the hrt to get rid of meno mood issues? I'm worried i'll Keep having to go up and up to keep my mood in check. Is that likely or might I just hit the right amount.

I don't currently take progesterone due to a very severe migraine problem. My gynae is havingnme scanned every six months to check for endometrial changes, if I show any I will have to have a mirena, which I dread as it can really play havoc with migraine. That.'s why I have tried to keep the estrogen as low as possible but can go up if I need to.

Any thoughts re this awful insecure mood and hrt much appreciated.

I have found that too much oestrogel does the same thing to me.  My understanding is it is all about balance and changes in your natrual hormone levels can effect balance I believe.

[EleanorB]

Thanks for your replies. I decided to up my dose yesterday, see if it helps. Birdy,  I have testosterone gel but haven't used it yet, partly fear of side effects and partly as I am having palpitations every day and am waiting for a 24 hour ecg , don't know if Testosterone is advisable till I get the all clear (again) already had one in December, think the gp is being extra cautious which is annoying as there's a 3 month wait for one in my area.

[EnglishRose]

Hi,

I have been on hrt for 5 months now. Started with half a patch of  evorel 50, then 2 months ago went up to three quarters of a patch as the hot flushes returned along with one of the worst symptoms, low mood. I would describe it as a debilitating feeling of horrible insecurity, gloom  and paranoia, like I had as a teenager only i'm 50 and two years into meno (no periods) in August. The kind of mood that makes me meet people and the slightest  bad mood on their part that is almost certainly nothing to do with me, leaves me feeling like i've done something wrong or they've just gone off me. It really is very teenage years like and makes me want to limit socialising.

Increasing hrt at 3 months stopped this feeling, now 2 months later it's back, just crept up and gets worse when i'm Stressed by anything else - busy day etc..  i've Also noticed my insomnia is getting worse again and my bladder symptoms. Have other people had the experience of needing to increase the hrt to get rid of meno mood issues? I'm worried i'll Keep having to go up and up to keep my mood in check. Is that likely or might I just hit the right amount.

I don't currently take progesterone due to a very severe migraine problem. My gynae is havingnme scanned every six months to check for endometrial changes, if I show any I will have to have a mirena, which I dread as it can really play havoc with migraine. That.'s why I have tried to keep the estrogen as low as possible but can go up if I need to.

Any thoughts re this awful insecure mood and hrt much appreciated.

I have JUST posted an almost "like for like" post.

I feel HRT has failed me. I can't help it. I wonder if I need another brand of HRT as Oestrogel / Everol is not working.
This last month my peeing is an issue. I have just finished my period today (still spotting a little) and im starving hungry, cant stop crying and was up 2 hours last night with a false sense of needing to pee and I have a feelign of needing to pee on and off all day today too... I feel like I have PMS at the end of my period.

Off to make another sandwich!

[CLKD]

English Rose - get some treatment for vaginal atrophy ASAP!

Try eating every 3 hours to keep energy levels even.  That's every 3 hours, 24/7  even in the night if you go across the landing and back. Eat B4 your body is hungry!

[EnglishRose]

I dont want to hijack the thread but Im where you were the other day.... im so scared this feeling will never go away....