So I pretty much felt I was through the worst of it - after about 5 years. Of those 5 years I was on Oestrogel 2 pumps and progesterone. I tapered slowly off a year and a half ago and had no unmanageable effects (apart from hot flushes at night which I could cope with).
I did, however, feel that I was flatlining - no real feeling of happiness nor sadness and also, my skin just aged overnight - meaning, i did - When I looked in the mirror I saw an old woman looking back
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(I'm 57).
So, I went back on 2 pumps and progesterone. BIG mistake - my anger went through the roof as did my paranoia. I reduced to one pump and this seemed to be an optimum dose. My skin on my shins didn't feel as thin and the hot flushes went completely.
So, here's the question - I'm now feeling a bit paranoid again plus my hot flushes are back , albeit way less than before. Also, the dreams - omg the dreams - vivid and not always great.
Why then, if I'm through the menopause and I think I definitely was, would I potentially be needing to up my oestrogel dose? Why would these symptoms be returning?
I'd be so grateful for advice