Hello all
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I was on this site, several months ago.
I already had and still have existing anxiety and depression, which I have had for most of my life since 13. I take medication for that. I am now 52.
I suffered hugely with very severe PMT and Post Natal Depression, so was not surprised when the peri menopause hit, that I became suicidal with how I felt. I was so ill. Apparently my hormones triggered a worsening of my existing mental health problems. and I have been told that I am extremely sensitive to hormonal fluctuations.
My GP tried me on different hormonal tablets, but they increased the depression. I am post menopausal by 2 years. I truly thought that once the menopause had gone, after a year, that I would be much better, BUT, apparently, the symptoms can go on for years after!!!!!!!!
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Has this happened to anyone on this site? Will I still be a hormonal mess at the age of 70??? When does it end?
A lady on here (Sorry but cannot remember her name, suggested menopause clinics, so I got my GP to refer me to my nearest. The Consultant is amazing, but time with him at appointments is very limited, and every 3 months. I cannot afford to see him privately.
I previously tried a different patch with and progesterone tablets. The tablets made my mood plummet within days of taking them. I was told to immediately stop.
I now have to just use the Evorel 50, patch,(Estradiol) on its own, for 3 months and then the Consultant is adding some progesterone in small quantities after that in some form. I thought, Great, I will feel amazing, just taking Oestrogen for 3 months, but so far, I have felt no positive effects.
I feel so cr *ppy. How can just taking Evorel 50 make me feel like this? I though Oestrogen was a good thing? I have only been on it for less than 2 weeks, but I am irritable, cannot sleep, emotional, and I give up. Is anyone else just using Evorel 50 patches?
I am 2 years without a period. I am 52.
When does all this hormonal mess end???
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