Hi Everyone,
My topic is not not new, but I really would like to ask your advise girls, or if someone was in similar situation..
I am 48, and post menopausal.
Due to fatigue, brain fog, joint pain I started HRT with Evorel Sequi in 2021. All went well. In 2022 November GP changed to Evorel 50 and Utrogestan (200/orally) ( I had irregular bleeding and she said, because I am turning to menopause now)
I showed the signs of progesterone intolerance: Very strong migraines, internally different, irritable, feeling of aggression, not being myself during taking progesterone. I was a different person
Meanwhile in 2023 April I was diagnosed with thyroiditis, TPO 260, but they don't treat it, as the other values are within normal range.
Different GPs, different advise, too late advice, fighting for blood test I stopped HRT in June 2023.
In 2023 October I restarted again, due to returning symptoms. I am on Evorel 25 (works perfectly) and Utrogestan 200/vaginally, but I am to stop again as I struggle with Utrogestan. GP recommended to take vaginally, but still I am having migraines for 4-5 days, I was sick, and not being myself.
Always there is a 5-7 days withing the 15 day cycle, when I feel I need to survive, and having strong side effects.
Due to side effects GP recommended continuous HRT , 100 mg vaginally, but on day 15 I started heavy bleeding, constant peeing, strong bursting feeling. GP said to go back to cyclical, as 100 mg is not enough for me.
I am doing cyclical now, but again, during Utrogestan 200 vaginally, I have headaches, irritable and aggressive feeling, I feel like a negative Terminator! I cannot sleep, my temperature raises, I feel so different. Rushes appeared on my skin. My thyroid got so inflamed, painful.
I am again to stop HRT, as I work and the side effects worn me out so much. I am exhausted
I feel via NHS it is impossible to get it right, as I always talk to different doctors, they have different attitude and different opinions.
I am at the GP almost every week (Last time one said: 'You know this is your last chance?!')
I feel absolute fine with Evorel 25, but cannot take more side effects from Utrogestan.
Unfortunately coil cannot be fitted in me .
What would you recommend girls?
Thank you for your help