Hi CLKD, yeah it was a pretty scary time and had gone undiagnosed for a long time, am much better now thanks, will always have CTEPH but it is mild at the moment, go for yearly checks with Papworth hospital. I had tried the oestrogen gel, then was put on the patches then tablets, I can't remember the name, have got it written in a letter somewhere, will hunt it out and let you know. Good to few about emailing Dr Currie as the symptoms are terrible at the mo, damn meno!! X