]Hi,
I'm new to the forum.
Would appreciate some advice regarding Fem7 Conti which I've taken for 3 months.
I've had no improvement in my symptoms so far. I have major joint pain, brain fog and night sweats. My stomach has bloated out to the point where I'm struggling to fasten work trousers or jeans and its very hard to be active as I can't really bend forward easily as its so big and feels heavy.
These patches don't stick and I have to buy Tegaderm patches to put over the Fem7 to keep them on, which makes me think that I must not be getting a full dose of HRT as the patch is not actually adhered to my skin...its really just held in place with the Tegaderm.
I also have scabs in the shape of the edge of the HRT patch on my legs...GP said it was normal for some women...although she's never actually seen me in person since starting HRT.
Just worked out how to add a photo...
Does anyone think I might be better trying Gel/progesterone tablets instead?
Is there anything that can reduce the bloating?
(Originally had Evorel Conti but the patches made me feel horrendously tearful and angry).