Hi Ladies
I’m just feeling a bit rubbish and considering giving up on this HRT malarkey!
I’m 48, no periods for 2 years, been using Mirena coil and Estraderm patch for about 7 months.
I was feeling ok, but kept waking up in the night so I increased Estraderm from 0.25 to 0.5g. Since then I have pretty much slept through the night but keep tossing and turning. The Estraderm helps me sleep but I feel like it knocks me out instead of falling asleep normally!
Also, since I increased the Estraderm I keep having dreams about things I did about 30 years ago, which is making me a bit depressed to be honest! Makes me feel old, life regrets and all that !!
I have also been feeling a bit bloated, but I’m not sure if that is the increased Estraderm or Mirena.
I never really wanted a Mirena but it seemed like the best option for prog/contraception.
I’m just feeling a bit fed up with it all and want my old life back!