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[WendyON]

Hello, I started HRT last October but took an intolerance to (I think) the progesterone which left me worse than i was before.  I stopped it in February of this year but still feel the effects of low estrogen, can you take vaginal estrogen only even if you still have a womb?
Any advice welcome?

[Joaniepat]

Hello, I started HRT last October but took an intolerance to (I think) the progesterone which left me worse than i was before.  I stopped it in February of this year but still feel the effects of low estrogen, can you take vaginal estrogen only even if you still have a womb?
Any advice welcome?

If you are only using local oestrogen products there is no need for endometrial protection. The amount of oestrogen in these is miniscule compared to systemic.
JP x

[WendyON]

Thanks for your reply, so I guess it only treats localised symptoms and wouldn't do anything for anxiety symptoms ?

[CLKD]

Hi!   I use 'ovestin' for vaginal atrophy: do read our threads about this and bladder issues .  My anxiety is treated with appropriate medication as is my depression.  Hormone upheaval can cause anxiety and depression, mood swings etc.; mayB ask for appropriate medication from your GP to ease symptoms so that you can make informed decisions.

Is the anxiety continual or happens in a rush?  The waking hormone, cortisol, can be awful in the early morning, it floored me until medication kicked in. 

There are methods of using oestrogen for a long period with a short burst of progesterone to clean the womb.  I expect someone who is on this regime will be along with advice.

Browse round ;-). 

[sheila99]

There are different types of progesterone. It would be worth trying a different type as you may find you are OK with something diffetent. What we're you on before?

[Joaniepat]

Thanks for your reply, so I guess it only treats localised symptoms and wouldn't do anything for anxiety symptoms ?

That is correct, it is only for VA and would be no good for other symptoms of low oestrogen.
JP x

[WendyON]

There are different types of progesterone. It would be worth trying a different type as you may find you are OK with something diffetent. What we're you on before?

It was Elleste Duet, I was okay at the start thought was great but 3 months in to it I started to develop severe PMT before a bleed like worse than when I was actually having regular periods, never felt the likes of the anxiety and low mood, so came off.   I was given Femosten but to be honest was too scared to restart as couldn't bear feeling like that again.

[CLKD]

I can understand that fear!  Patches can be easier overall.  Progesterone upsets a lot of ladies