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Mummytron

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First few days of gel, side effects?
« on: October 28, 2022, 05:38:24 PM »

I'm on day 4 of estrogen gel and feel ok but a few funny feelings. I have been unwell so it could be that.
Itchy eye, mild headache and just a bit of an out of body experience!
Anyone offer any of their experiences?
Thanks.
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Hurdity

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Re: First few days of gel, side effects?
« Reply #1 on: October 29, 2022, 08:44:01 AM »

Hi Mummytron

Some women do get headaches initially after increasing oestrogen but this should settle. Also going from a very low dose to a high dose - maybe can sometimes lead to feelong spaced out? Sometimes I feel this a few hours after adding new patch - and I forget that may be the reason. For me not at all unpleasant - but somehow energised

Hope it settles and the HRT works for you

Hurdity x
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Mummytron

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Re: First few days of gel, side effects?
« Reply #2 on: October 29, 2022, 09:19:47 AM »

Thank you, yes thats exactly how I feel. Mild headache, bit spaced out but energised too.
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