Hi everyone I have recently joined,
I began the Peri-menopause 4 years ago at the age of 42 but to be honest it wasn't really a problem until the beginning of this year. I was having fairly regular periods until February and then they tailed off. The night sweats kicked in with a vengeance causing exhaustion during the day as I wasn't sleeping well. I have always been anti HRT because of all of the risks associated with it but I finally gave in as my herbal supplements were no longer helping and went to the Dr's.
The Dr prescribed the Elleste Duet 1mg combination and I am nearly at the end of the first strip. My question is about the green tablets, the ones containing norethisterone. I have never been the most patient person and have always been quick tempered but usually, I calm down quickly... but on these I am like the she devil! I have absolutely no patience, I am snapping, screaming and shouting at my family and to be honest, they and I can't take much more. I understand that I need to take the course for the 3 months that were prescribed so that my body can get used to it and then I can decide if they need changing or if things settle down but I am wondering if these "green demon tablets" affect others in the same way? If so does it get any better?
Having said all of that, my sleep is so much better and my sweats are now under control.
I would be so grateful for any input...Thank you
