Hi everyone, I am 50 years old and have been suffering with mood swings, hot flushes, no sex drive and vaginal dryness for quite a while now. I have been to my doctor on and off for around 3 years and have finally been prescribed Elleste patches. I have the mirena coil in so can only have oestrogen apparently. My question is how long will it be before I start to feel a difference. I started 10 days ago and if anything I feel worse at the moment. Does anyone else use these patches, and if so did your sex drive return? I look forward to receiving some advice from any of you out there that can help ...thank you
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