HRT ? Bloated, brain fog and dry thin hair

[Jojojojo55]

on HRT approx 6 months, upped dose x2 months ago to Evorel 50 and Utrogeston 200mg for 2 weeks.
I am really struggling with what may be side effects- very bloated in legs, feet- shoes struggle to fit, knees huge, legs feel very bloated, tummy fat, weight gain, high BP, scarily high. Feels like brain fog worse- immediately forget info, where I’ve put things. I have no motivation, don’t care about house, can’t be bothered looking after self, do basics. Worst is hair loss, I had, what I know realise, was thick, shiny hair, is now thin dry frizz, it’s awful.
I’ve tried to read if these are side effects and I should come off, but can’t get consensus.

Anyone else experienced the same?

Don't want to be alarmist but This is not normal and you should see your GP asap especially as you have high BP.

Do you normally have high BP (and what is 'high'?) If it's consistently above 120/80 that's an issue (pre-hypertension) and anything over 130/90 possibly needs meds or at least monitoring.

Bloating is usually a bit of water retention around the middle.
Swollen legs, ankles etc is not normal bloating and can be a sign of heart or kidney issues.

The hair etc could be low thyroid.

Looks like you need a trip to the GP and a range of blood tests etc carrying out etc.

Good luck!

Thanks, I know it doesn’t feel normal, Bp has been high for a few years, over 130/90, I get anxious whe it’s taken and when I take it, and am stressed, it does worry me. The ANP, at drs is aware and checked for kidney problems and bloods ok.
thanks for replying, I will book another appointment