Hi,
I'm sorry that I haven't been here for a while - kept meaning to come back and give support because it was the amazing support and advice on here that helped me get sorted out. It's been going so well (far from perfect - some symptoms - but I've been able to function much better) and I've been distracted trying to do all the things I couldn't do while debilitated with symptoms for two years (applying for jobs, arranging a wedding, family, decorating). I'm going to share some positive experiences and support on other threads today though to make up for my lack of input
I'm so grateful for the respite I've had, but unfortunately after 18 months, I now feel I need more more oestrogen. For 18 months plus I've been taking Femoston-conti 1/5 (with a top-up of 1/2 an evorel 50 patch a week because I was still getting horrendous symptoms on the Femoston alone), all under the supervision of meno specialist. As I said I've been doing ok but for the past couple of months all my previous symptoms are showing up intermittently. They get better when I up the oestrogen but obviously I'm not keen to do this if it's risky. Usually if the oestrogen goes too high I get breakthrough bleeding and insomnia and this has happened occasionally as the patches seem unreliable (I had one complete batch that did nothing).
My questions are:
Is Femoston 2/5 with half an evorel 50 patch a week a high dose?
Any ideas on what I can ask for now? I'm going to ask to be referred back to the meno specialist but I find it more productive to go with a bit of a plan.
Can I just get a blood test to check my oestrogen levels are acceptable - therefore putting the doctor/specialists mind at rest?
I really hope this is coherent I'm having a week of major brain fog!
Thanks
Ps I'm 59/post meno and recently have gained 2 stone-ish - all my own doing
and I don't get on with Utrogestan capsules - too strong for me!