Hi everyone
I really need some advice as my GP doesn't seem to know much about HRT.
I'm 46, been having hot flushes and night sweats for about 1 year, much worse in the last 4 months. Last period was 6 months ago.
I went to my GP because the night sweats were ruining my sleep and I was making mistakes in work due to being so tired.
She put me on Estrogel (2xpumps) and Utrogestan. Been on this for 2 weeks now and the hot flushes are less intense but my general mood is low and the anxiety I get just before a hot flush is 100 x worse and lasts longer. In short, I feel worse than I did without the HRT (although I have had a few good nights sleep).
So my questions are.
1. Should I continue with the HRT I'm on - do I need to give it longer?
2. Is there a better HRT regimen for someone at my age/menopause stage.
I'd be so grateful for any advice. Thanks xx