How long does it take HRT to start working?

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My GP prescribed me Kliofem on Monday, strted taking it yesterday ( Tuesday) my only menopausal problem is hot flushes and they are driving me mad - how long will it take for the effects of the HRT to kick in? desperate to see an improvement. Also does anyone have any good or bad experiences on this drug?

Hi I'm 38 and just been prescribe evorel Sequi, has anyone else had this and how long it took to have any effect thanks xx

Hi I am on evorel conti 4 weeks now hot flushes have stopped sleeping better but still have awful pain in my neck and shoulders I feel better tho

Does anyone know if the vaginal dryness will get better on evorel conti patch love to hear from ye ladies

It might, but the stats show that 1:4 women also need local vaginal oestrogen as well as full HRT.

Ive been using evorel sequi patches for 5 months...noticed a big difference within 2weeks!! Wished id started hrt earlier. Feel amazing, sleeping better, flushes stopped 95% of the time, energy level back, horrific mood swings a whole lot better!! Downside is breast tenderness, upside love life has returned!! yes vaginal dryness does get a whole lot better x

Hi since December been having bad menapause symptoms now developed sleep apnea anyone else experience this with meno

Just for anyone wondering about the bioidentical hrt.
I noticed an improvement within three days with the transdermal bioidentical oestrogen gel (two squirts per day) and then after 15 days I took the 15 days of the micronised progesterone capsules, (100mg) per day for half the month.
I had no bad effects from the bio identical progesterone, and I couldn't handle the synthetic progesterone only pill because of low moods and headaches.

I have no problems on the bioidentical gel oestradiol, and little progesterone capsules. I feel and look fantastic. I don't mind the withdrawal bleed I get. I've lost weight and sleep much much better.

Hope this helps

That's great news!

Just one question- the licensed dose for the Utrogestan is 200mgs x 10-12 days per month or sometimes from days 15-28.

Have you been told to take 100mgs because usually it's 100mgs every day as a continuous regime?

The risk of taking too little is you won't get endometrial protection.

My GP was happy with prof John studd's recommendation Polly, except to extend the progesterone to 15 days.

(Iirc the 200mg p.d. regimen is for women who miscarry a lot. My sister for eg used 200mg daily for three months as a suppository when she fell pregnant after her miscarriage.)

From prof John studd's website- page on bio identical hormones

"The best method of taking bioidentical hormones would in my view be Oestrogel 2-3 measures daily with the possible addition of transdermal testosterone gel and then Utrogestan 100 mgs daily for the first 7 days of each calendar month. This would bring about a regular scanty bleed on about the 10th day of each calendar month"

I suppose the best way to find out what regimen is for you is to go to your doctor. I'm happy with the regimen recommended to me. HTH

Dorje- the licensed dose for HRT is 200mgs for 12 days. (I'm not talking about a dose for pregnancy.) This info is in the leaflet in the pack.

I've used Utrogestan for around 3 years now under a consultant.

I know what Studd suggests . His regime is usually for women who are severely intolerant of progesterone and as they are having (his) private treatment, they can access scans or support if there are any worries over a low dose.

There are many, many posts on Menopause Matters on Utrogestan on the forum- you might find some of it interesting.

Thanks for that Polly.

As I said, I'm happy with the regimen recommended to me by my GP.

Thank you fellow meerkat burning ladies. Your comments have really helped and now I know I'm not going mad after all!! The hot flushes were annoying but the meerkat full alert before them at night has been terrible. I cant wait for my elleste duet to kick in!!

I have been given kliovance by my gp friday against my better judgement. But as i am having a not great time i am trying it. Only been taking it 4 days have had horrible headaches everyday and my right leg has been aching since day two . Had anyone else had similar issues. I want to persevere but cannot face feeling worse tnan i already do.

@Helen Don't you need to a) start a new thread for this new topic and b) run it past MNHQ as it's survey, gathering data?

Hi all.
I'm 39 and I'd been to my doctors a couple of time over the last 2 years with tiredness, lack of energy, trouble concentrating, scatty memory, night sweats and a low mood. Both doctors (male 30's) told me it was stress/depression. I said I didn't feel that was correct but that was the end of it. Luckily I didn't have any medication for this. Earlier this year I offered to be an egg donor for my sister, the outcome of the test were that I was rapidly approaching menopause and would be having it within the next year. She recommended HRT given my symptoms and wrote a letter to my doctor. I have taken my first pill today! I can't wait to see the results.

I am 54 , going through meno. Have had horrendous burning mouth syndrome for over 2 years. Does anyone know if HRT would help - tried just about every thing else!

Lucy It might be best to start your own thread on this as it's something different from the heading on this one.

Sorry! new to this - will do. Thanks

Hi all, im new to the site as ive only just started using hrt patches. I was hoping for any advice on how long symptoms take to ease on the patches. Thanks everyone😀

Hi. I'm 52 and been having a terrible time with hot flushes, night sweats and unable to sleep. I'm on my 4th day of taking Elleste Solo 1mg. Has anyone else used this HRT and if so how successful was it? Thanks

China I don't think that is something anyone can tell you! It's so different for everyone. HRT works but there are many different types. I've used HRT for 10 yrs. It worked for me with a week. other people will say it took 3 months. Just see how it goes.

Hi I am 57 started my periods at age ten. I can not remember when they stopped since then or at some time soon I developed anxiety insomnia depression hot flushes restless legs loss of sex drive what is sex migraines feeling sad now hot and cold flushes people can not understand why I need a fan or aircondioner on and directly on me now I experience ant crawling sensation under my skin bad memory confusion at times now trouble with my speech halting speech they call it I want to enjoy life again not be labeled a stupid anxious person who some say get over it. Seeing my go tomorrow. I want to start hrt many years ago tried a natural form of medication did not work there has to be something out there to help me I was told to wear singlet tops and have a jumper handy. Have spent the last few days in a cold pool to try and cool down I carry a towel with me wherever I go to wipe myself dry. Any suggestions

Sorry seeing gp tomorrow

Hi! I cannot understand exactly what your question is but I think that if you suffer and your quality of life is bad, hrt is an option. You can try it if there are no contradictions. :)