Just to say im on week 8 of evorel conti patches, my GP recommended holding patch and shaking it before you put it on and surprisingly I have had no reaction to the patches!!! Like you I felt so sad, moods awful, bad VA, aches, hot flushes and so far no hot flushes, mood has improved not as bad as I was I have good and bad days now, VA is a lot better. I just wanted to wish you luck and hope you feel better soon