Hi kristina12
It's a right pain that different brands of HRT often seem to be in short supply - I bet this doesn't happen with Viagra
. You'd think the pharma companies would want to sell it but maybe the demand is unpredictable?
Re what to choose. Yes the best solution is to try separate oestrogen and a progestogen although the options for the latter are linited - you will find them here:
https://www.menopausematters.co.uk/to_progestogens.phpBasically there are three - Utrogestan (micronised progesterone - same as we produce), Provera a synthetic one, or the Mirena coil which also acts as contraception if you need it. Personally I would still go for a cyclical HRT or take the separate s on a cycle - so that you can find out which progestogen suits you best, before deciding whether to go for continuous progestogen ( which some women cannot cope with due to continuous side effects).
In terms of oestrogen - you can then continue with your patch - eg 50 mcg Estradot (or Evorel - although these are much bigger), and then if you find you need a higher dose - it is very easy to go to a higher patch, which isn't possible with the combi patches like Femseven or Evorel sequi or conti.
I've been using patches for most of the last 11 + years I have been on HRT and love them - now in mid 60's.
Good luck and let us know how you get on
Hurdity x