I have been on Evorel Conti patches for about 3 months now but have been bleeding on and off for about 6 weeks. My GP has advised me to change to Sequi so that I get a predictable bleed, and I now have the new patches but I'm worried about changing because I suffer badly from anxiety and I read on this forum that oestrogen can cause anxiety to heighten, and I know I have to wear oestrogen patches first and then change to the progesterone to get the bleed. I have also read on here that progesterone causes raised anxiety so now I don't know what to do as I'm so confused. I don't think I could take any more anxiety and even thinking about that thought is making me anxious!
So, should I soldier on with the Conti for a few more months as I know that some women can bleed for up to 6 months before it settles down, or do I change to Sequi, or do I just taper off the HRT altogether? My GP said I do not need a scan just yet as prior to taking the HRT I had been 3 years without a period with no issues whatsoever, but my anxious brain is telling me to go and get one even if I have to pay privately because something could be wrong.
All this worry is making me very ill and I can't even think straight at the moment. I need some advice and support, maybe from ladies who have experienced a similar thing. Thank you.