Going back to GP this afternoon. What should I ask for?

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I’ve been taking Elleste 1mg for the last ten weeks. For the first few weeks, my symptoms seemed to improve - joint pain, low mood, anxiety - but now they’re back and possibly worse than before. The anxiety is really getting me down. I have never been an anxious person, but now I am overcome with this feeling of dread.

The other issue is lack of libido. Well, not lack so much as complete absence. We have gone from a couple of times a week to no sex at all for 6 months. I just can’t summon up any interest. My husband is understanding; but is this it now? I have found myself rejecting any physical affection, even hugs, and I know he feels hurt and rejected.

I wonder if I need a higher dose. Or if I should try something else. Is there anything that will boost (resurrect?) my sex drive?

If you have symptoms maybe you need a higher dose. Low libido isn’t just because of hormonal changes, it is more complicated I think.

Thanks for replying Emerald .

I’ve been given the 2mg Elleste for three months to see how I get on. The pain in my knees has been waking me up through the night this week. The fog of exhaustion makes everything else so much harder to cope with. Fingers crossed for the new dose doing the trick.