Going nuts on HRT!

[DoingJustFine]

I had a total (uterus, ovaries and cervix) hysterectomy in July. Immediately afterwards I felt GREAT. Really calm. Then I started to slide into a slump and the GP put me on HRT. A few weeks later my hair was falling out and I was crying all the time, so they've doubled my HRT and are sending me for blood tests.

Energy and brain-fog wise, I feel 💯 better on HRT. But emotionally, I'm a MESS. It's like severe PMT. I'm only on oestrogen (Oestrogel, 4 pumps) but I'm so emotional.

It's really causing problems with DH as I'm snappy, needy, suspicious, weepy, clingy, bitchy... We went out on Saturday night and I burst into tears, then sparked a row, then walked off by myself. I was all set to spend the night in a hotel! DH came to find me and I couldn't explain what was wrong - I just hated him.

Has this happened to anyone else? Is it too much oestrogen? Or not enough?

Nobody else? 😬

I'm going to try something different and apply it at night instead of during the day. Maybe that'll help?

I'm glad I had the operation but surgical menopause is full on!

I would go back to the GP to discuss a different HRT. There's lots of different combos so you just need to find the one that is right for you.
You're not going mad, it will get better. 🙂

You have my sympathy OP. I’ve read surgically induced menopause can be especially brutal. Definitely go back to your GP. Ask the practise if they have a particular Dr they recommend if you have that option. Have you tried seeking out specialised Menopause advise - The meno board on here may be able to help. Hope you get some help.

Thank you! I think the blood test might reveal whether or not I'm absorbing it properly.

DH is being really patient with me, but I actually hate the person I'm turning into. We used to have a really relaxed, happy marriage - but I can't let ANYTHING go these days. My mental dialogue is relentlessly negative.