Hi there just wondering how long (roughly) it takes before you feel benefits.
I started Evorel Conte 4 weeks ago tomorrow, I think I'm sleeping better, although I'm still fatigued. Its my mental health that has taken a nosedive. I've had some very light spotting and pelvic discomfort (which I understand can happen) and I'm wondering if, after four weeks, HRT is really making a positive difference or not.
My family are worried about me from a mental health point of view. I had begun to think I was getting to a better point in my menopause journey before HRT, as my hot flushes seemed to be improving - it was just lack of sleep and related issues (exhaustion, lack of focus and energy etc) that made me want to try HRT. That and the fact that my mental health had gone downhill somewhat (childhood trauma coming back to haunt me which my GP said happens a lot when menopause hits). To be honest, my mood swings have been worse on HRT so I'm wondering if I should just stop.
I have suffered with anxiety in the past, and do worry about side effects. I had a scary time last year when my gynae gave me an urgent pipelle biopsy due to thickened uterus lining. This caused a lot of stress, which all turned out to be pointless due to a mistake on their part. When they saw the results of an urgent ultrasound following a heavy bleed, they had wrongly assumed I was fully menopausal (apparently the slightly thickened lining was actually in normal ranges for a peri-menopausal lady) To top it off, they then lost the biopsy! As by this time they realised I hadn't had my final period yet, they decided not to put me through another biopsy but repeated the ultrasound, which this time was clear except for a small fibroid.
Sorry for the long post and thanks in advance for any advice.