On HRT for 2 weeks and so far nothing/ plus endometriosis and HRT

[BirdsofPrey1]

very late 40s with a history of severe Endo (multiple surgeries). I have had debilitating symptoms for a while esp hot flushes and night sweats and terrible insomnia to the point of not functioning anymore.

I bit the bullet and saw my GP who prescribed 2 pumps of gel (plus progestogen tablets). Have been taking the gel for 2 weeks and so far I feel nothing. Not even a shitty side effect. Should I feel a bit better by now?

Also, what are others with a history of severe Endo are taking? I was fully intend on riding it out without HRT but my symptoms are too severe. I only have one ovary left.

really was hoping the gel would make a difference but feeling really down. does it take longer than that?

Hello, I think it’s still early days. I started HRT (estrogen gel) in September last year and have gradually increased the dose from 2 pumps up to 4 (after a review with my GP after 3 months). I’ve only recently really started to notice how much better I feel in all sorts of ways.

I have also had surgery for Stage 4 endometriosis (several years ago now) and have a mirena coil. I did bleed quite a lot when I first started the gel but it’s settled down now.

Thank you. I will stick to it a bit more and then discuss with GP to see if my dose needs tweaking/increasing. Just terrified of my endometriosis coming back.