Hi there,
I'm posting for the first time so hope I'm using the right etiquette.
I started using HRT patches last October after experiencing severe hot flashes. Aside from the flashes I felt pretty much ok in myself if a little flat. I was one year without a proper period at the time.
After 4 months of heavy bleeding I changed to continuous Utrogestan at night and 2 x pumps of Oestrogel and have been on this for around 5 months. I do not feel good at all. I have terrible mood swings, I feel more or less constantly down and have no joy in anything. I feel anxious and paranoid and recently took 4 days off from work because I could not stop crying. I have not taken time off in many years.
I have an appointment with a private gynaecologist in a couple of weeks to see if they can help. I should mention that when I had periods I suffered badly with emotional symptoms during PMS for many years. I think this may have something to do with it too.
I wanted to know if anyone else has experienced anything similar. I'm finding it hard to know if what I'm feeling is me or the HRT.
I'd be really grateful for any advice. I'm almost 47.
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