Just started hrt patches anyone else ?

[lockdownrainbow]

I started hrt patches on Tuesday, as I am going through the menopause hoping they help, not really sure what to expect symptoms wise or how long they take to work

I found out today that Estradot is being phased out! 😩 I’ve been given Estraderm 50. I’m annoyed because Estradot was just starting to work. The Estraderm patches are huge in comparison. I’m hoping they don’t fall off!

Oh no😓 I am seeing the nurse this week in the hope of swapping to them from Evorel Conti. The Evorel are huge and roll up and make my skin sore.

@Morverner
😩 I’ve been given Estraderm and I’m worried they look big too. I’m trying them tonight.

Week two of evorel conti. So far so good and noticeable improvement but still low mood and waves of depression. Anyone else experiencing this?

Started Evarol 50 last Monday after having a full hysterectomy, not sure what I'm feeling tbh as I'm still all over the place after my op

Been on everol conti for 4 weeks. Feel less terrible but not exactly myself. My diet & lifestyle has been shit for a while. Hoping to be able to make small changes at least in a few days when holidays are over.

If I feel the same percentage again better, that would be good!

May I ask how did you get your GP to prescribe Body Identical HRT?

Where does everyone put their patch. Starting evorel conti today but not sure where to stick it

@nzborn How did you get to a specialist, and how is Body identical working for you? I'd be curious to hear about your experience as I don't know where to start.
Thanks!

Started a month ago. Feeling better, sleeping! Vaginal dryness has gone. But still no libido so I will ask (again) for testosterone at my 3 month review.

Hi Garcijela
I paid for a private menopause Doctor who wrote a two-page letter for my Doctor with my prescription recommendations.I then requested my Doctor write me a script so I'm getting this on the NHS.
I haven't been on long but have had one instance of there not being enough supply.
I no longer have hot flushes so very happy I can imagine being on this for the rest of my life.

Thank you very much! I shall look around for a reasonably priced private doctor and/or pursue this with my GP. May I also ask if you have experienced any weight gain, now or on previous HRT? Thanks!

Hi I started the patches but had tape it after 24 hours annoying. Was coming off. Demestrial as low stock in chemists. I give them a month will see if worth it or not. Think gel be less fiddly.

Hi new to this group I have not had a period in 3 years and recently we’ll nearly 5 months ago I started HRT Evorol conti patches on Tuesday I started bleeding was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this with being on them TIA

I was on patches for 3 month stopped them in the end were marked things worse making headaches, hot flushes more pronounced now feeling better

Evorel Conti 8 weeks and my breasts feel hot and sore and really hurt to touch. Can't sleep on my belly.
I mentioned this on another thread. It thought I'd put it here too.
It is a recognised side effect but I haven't seen anyone else mention it yet.

Hi I put mine just above my hip on my back
hope this helps

For those suffering bad aches in your joints etc please, please ask for a vitamin d check. Mine was put down to perimenopause, but she did a vit d check just incase... My levels were rock bottom. She perscribed a high dose for 7 weeks, and I've carried on with a spray. The relief has been amazing. But she said its often a symtom of pm and doctors don't check vit d levels. With lockdown etc their is a huge problem with people's vit d levels at the moment.

Hi I started Evorel Conti Patches 3 days ago. I’m 56 and really thought the menopause was a breeze - periods stopped at 47 and although I felt anxious sometimes - I was managing it ok. Now suddenly at 56 I have zero libido, anxiety through the roof, gum disease, eczema, fungal infections, tearfulness and extreme irritability. It’s like an advent calendar of symptoms 🙄😆!! So fingers crossed that these patches will make me human again ! If anyone else is feeling the same please feel free to chat.

@Meezerbabas

I could have written your post.

Apart from, I started patches just over a year ago. I'm still playing about with the dose/strength.

Now I have good days and bad days.

It's the irritability and rage I hate the most. I used to be so laid back. The internal monologue inside me, as I go about my day, would make me ashamed if people could hear it.

Biggest thing I've noticed over the year is that the shower doesn't block anywhere near as often as I don't lose anywhere near that amount of hair anymore. The hairdresser mentioned how much thicker my hair is.

Same happened to me at sae age only add upset tummy to the mix as well.
patches worked straight away.
a few side effects like itchy skin and fungal infections. Sometimes headaches, but overall so much better
good luck and hope everything improves!

Estradot 25. Thought I'd be in for a long period of titration and mood swings but after a month, hot flushes are gone, migraines are far less, I think I'm sorted!

Couldn't be happier.

Thank you for your replies - it’s so good to chat to people who understand! Love the word ‘rage’ that’s me exactly ! The patch fell off yesterday so put on another - having a bath soon so fingers crossed it will stay on. It was good to hear that you are all generally finding an improvement and I will let you know how things are going. Take care and keep in touch x

@AnnaMagnani

Yes - my migraines went straight away when I started patches - suffered with them for 40 years.

I then asked to try gel and didn't get on with it. My hair started falling out again and I had the mother of all migraines - which was a shock as I hadn't had one for over a year.

I'm two weeks back on the patches now and the difference is very marked. I'll stick with the patches. I'm on the 75 strength. All I need to get rid of now is the impatience, irritability, lack of concentration, and the 'flaming rage'. But saying that, I've had a few good days recently.

What I regret is the amount of time that I've 'wasted' over the years being ill with migraines - when all it takes is a little extra oestrogen to get rid of them.

Women should have access to hormone specialists throughout their lives to check that levels are balanced.

For instance, it took me 5 years to get pregnant when we started to try for a family. This was due to having high levels of prolactin due to my thyroid being under treated. A little tweak of my thyroxine tablets and I got pregnant immediately. (I also did not have migraines during pregnancy, but straight after the births they returned with a vengeance. )

It's very important with regards to quality of life to check hormone levels - they are probably responsible for a myriad of nagging issues.

@Meezerbabas

Yes - I also get sore skin where I place the patches. That's why I asked to try the gel.

I time the changing of patches to coincide with going in the hot tub - I swear this keeps my joints moving. I feel that my range of movement is really good and less painful when I've been in - really helped with my frozen shoulders.