Which HRT makes you slimmer, sleep well and have an increased libido?

[PhyllisDietrichson]

LOL, just kidding! But if it does exist - do lemme know :P

[PollyPerky]

As I said, not everyone finds Utrogestan makes them sleepy- sometimes the precise opposite. You maybe need to check with your dr but the simple answer would be to increase the oestrogen to 3 pumps and see if that helps. You're still quite young and might need more than us older women! I'm in my 60s and use 2 pumps.

[HormonalHeap]

i agree I probably need 3 pumps. Curious to know why it is that as you get older you need less oestrogen. I'll be taking mine to my grave!

[PollyPerky]

when you are young you need to top up what would be there naturally. HRT gives you only a fraction of what you'd have normally so in peri the need is usually greater to compensate for the fall in your hormones which is erratic from day to day.

[HormonalHeap]

Very interesting- didn't know hrt gives you only a fraction of what you'd normally have- thank you.

[PollyPerky]

Evidently it's only a fraction of what is in the Pill.

[tass1960]

Has anyone else's GP said that there is no point in doing blood for hormone levels. I had loads of bloods done recently after asking about HRT but not for hormone levels - She said because I had not had a period for more than 2 years there was no point. I would usually trust her to do the necessary but am not really sure about this.

[DocMcFanjo]

No need for hormone testing tass. If you're period free for that long you're post-menopausal (though may continue to have all the other delightful symptoms).

Just in terms of the Mirena, if it's been in for 5+ years it doesn't provide endometrial protection anymore so you would need another progesterone if using HRT.

The reason doctors advise leaving the Mirena in for longer than that around the menopause is that even when the hormonal component of it it more or less gone, it can still work as a contraceptive in that its presence in the womb helps minimise endometrial proliferation (needed for implanting foetuses) and that alone is sufficient in conjunction with the much declined fertility of peri-menopausal women.

[Zazu44]

I take Tibolene for libido problems and it has really helped. I'm over 2yrs period free although still sometimes have the odd night sweat. The worst is weight gain and joint ache, which I do put down to the Menopause and feeling knackered! It really helps to have a good GP mine is fantastically supportive.

[cherrybrown]

Hi, this sounds like a positive outcome. Do you mind if I ask which HRT you are on? Thanks.

[DanielHarvey]

Been going round the bend trying 12 different types of HRT Premique helped for while but nearly year with no period feels worse than ever have my gp up the wall trying everything with no joy just want my life back lots put weight on me which was so uncomfortable trying Tridestra any information would be great Thankyou xx

[TJHA1]

The best all round is the Evorel50 which is fantastic for all symptoms, particularly with regard to one's libido. It is remarkable, actually....

[NickyNora]

Is that a tablet or patch @TJHA1 ?

No HRT has helped improve my labido not even testosterone.

[Kar11]

Hi. Just started hrt patches 2 days ago. Evorel Conti. Feel so bloated. Any advice to alleviate this. Also feel slightly spaced out.