Hi all,
Sorry for not being on here for a while. Wanted to see how I got along with HRT and then feedback or again...ask!
First went on this Evorel Sequi Transdermal Patches - patches kept falling off, and having to change them frequently. Other than the hot flushes stopping. I didn't feel much different and no sex drive back. So my Dr changed me to these...
Femseven Conti patches - again, these patches fell off, but I only had to change once every 7 days. Even had to use another sticking plaster over the top to keep them on. Most annoying. Again, other than the hot flushes I still had symptoms of the menopause. By this time I'm starting to lose my patience and mind!
The last two months I've been Femoston-conti tablets. These are much easier to use! However, at times of the month I have (as I have experienced with all HRT so far) continued symptoms of menopause...back pain, joint pain, headaches, tiredness and NO SEX LIFE! I thought, and call me naive, that by taking HRT all symptoms will go and you'll get your sex life back. Now I'm doubting whether going on it was the right thing to do. Also....my Dr thinks (more tests to follow) that I have osteoarthritis. Joy!
Question for you lovely ladies....
1/ Anyone else experiencing the same on HRT?
2/ Any advice on getting the sex life back? A tablet that will make me go phwoar, rather than think...mmm cheese sandwich.
Thank you in advance
Claire x
PS: Have an appointment at the Menopause clinic in Jan 17 to see if they can help me. My Dr talks to me like I'm a 5 yr old, she's no older than 12 herself...so you can imagine the conversation in her room.
PPS: I was never tested for menopause, I was told by my Dr's to expect it, as I was a woman of a certain age. They did however recommend I go on HRT or Antidepressants without testing me. After months of putting it off, and keeping a journal of all my symptoms I finally went on HRT, not antidepressants.