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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Hi girls I'm away to be put on estrogen patches to help with the dreaded menopause. Does anyone have any experience of this treatment and how did it go for you? X

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading

No i went on hrt but wanted to wish you luck.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don’t know yet, but I’ll be interested to read any answers.

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By *gnitemybodyWoman
over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

I don't have experience sorry,but I just wanted to say I thought my menopausal symptoms had settled down,but they've surfaced their ugly ahead again.

F... off once and for all,thankyou I feel better now

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I've been experiencing very low moods and constant anxiety. I've been putting it down to losing my job and yes that certainly could be a factor. But got confirmation today I'm menopausal so it could be a mixture of both things.

At this point I'm willing to try anything.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I don't have experience sorry,but I just wanted to say I thought my menopausal symptoms had settled down,but they've surfaced their ugly ahead again.

F... off once and for all,thankyou I feel better now "

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"No i went on hrt but wanted to wish you luck. "

Thank you

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By *nabelle21Woman
over a year ago

B38

I use patches..best thing I ever did...work for me a treat.

Good luck with it x

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading

My anxiety was greatly helped by hrt. It is now manageable

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Oh I do hope so, I have constant anxiety and fear at the moment its crippling at times x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I use patches..best thing I ever did...work for me a treat.

Good luck with it x"

Thank you fingers crossed x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I didn’t have hrt, but had a coil, for heavy bleeding, and sailed through. I’m 58. Had it removed last year, after 5 years. I would certainly recommend it for anyone. But good luck in whatever you all decide. X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m on hrt but good luck with the patches x

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

I sailed through the menopause without even a flush. I know I am very lucky.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The patches didn't work for me because they kept slipping off...it defends on your skin type

I'm now on tablet form & it's brill. No way was I going cold turkey with depleting estrogen...best of luck...I hope the patches work for you OP

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The patches didn't work for me because they kept slipping off...it defends on your skin type

I'm now on tablet form & it's brill. No way was I going cold turkey with depleting estrogen...best of luck...I hope the patches work for you OP "

*Depends...jeez typos are rife on my phone

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By *gnitemybodyWoman
over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor


"I sailed through the menopause without even a flush. I know I am very lucky."

Gosh you are,my last period was about 2 year ago and my symptons had settled,but now I'm back to getting annoying but short thankfully hot flushes.

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

I have HRT tablets - I was put into a medical menopause though prior to a total hysterectomy.

No experience of patches myself but a couple of my friends have them & have no issues.

Good luck xx

J x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't have experience of patches but I do use estrogen gel... its given me back my normality

Hope it goes well for you OP.

NBVN x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I don't have experience of patches but I do use estrogen gel... its given me back my normality

Hope it goes well for you OP.

NBVN x"
does the gel absorb in the same way as the patches? Cause I was offered either x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"The patches didn't work for me because they kept slipping off...it defends on your skin type

I'm now on tablet form & it's brill. No way was I going cold turkey with depleting estrogen...best of luck...I hope the patches work for you OP "
my worry is how do they know what strength to give you, do they tell that by your blood test? X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes I have been on them but switched over to gel. Feel free to pm me if you want to chat

Mandy x

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Yes I have been on them but switched over to gel. Feel free to pm me if you want to chat

Mandy x"

Thank you I've messaged you xx

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By *aughty Couple ABCCouple
over a year ago

West Bromwich


"I've been experiencing very low moods and constant anxiety. I've been putting it down to losing my job and yes that certainly could be a factor. But got confirmation today I'm menopausal so it could be a mixture of both things.

At this point I'm willing to try

anything. "

I have low moods too. I take starflower oil capsules from Holland and Barret. They seem to be working (I've used them for about 2 years). I haven't been to the doctors as I seem to be coping quite well with the perimenopause. Hope this helps x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I don't have experience of patches but I do use estrogen gel... its given me back my normality

Hope it goes well for you OP.

NBVN xdoes the gel absorb in the same way as the patches? Cause I was offered either x"

Gel gets absorbed through the skin, as does the patch contents.

I had patches for about a year but I really didn’t like them. When they were 24hrs before they were due to be changed they started to itch and burn a bit. They left really red areas behind and the sticky mark around the edge of them is a pain to remove.

They do a constant delivery of oestrogen though unlike the gel which gives you a big hit then the level decays away until you apply it again. I’ve just changed to putting half my gel on but twice daily.

I much prefer the gel over the patches. The patches came off at times, especially in the heat of passion. Twice I had guys who noticed the patch on my bum and peeled it off thinking I “had something stuck to me”

The pills are supposed to be good but your liver and kidneys have to process it and that’s not ideal.

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By *amish SMan
over a year ago

Eastleigh

Davina McCall did recent TV programme on it. Something I'm never going to suffer, but it certainly opened my eyes as to the issue, and worth watching.

Try and find it online or catchup.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh; feel free to pm if you’d like to chat about it op, or any other ladies for that matter.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Oh; feel free to pm if you’d like to chat about it op, or any other ladies for that matter. "

I'm starting to think gel sounds better, think ill talk to the nurse tomorrow about the tablets too for the pros and cons.thank you for all your help x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I don't have experience of patches but I do use estrogen gel... its given me back my normality

Hope it goes well for you OP.

NBVN xdoes the gel absorb in the same way as the patches? Cause I was offered either x"

The gel isn't to be rubbed in, rather left to absorb in to your skin. You need to be careful for an hour after applying as others who may touch your skin could get an unwanted hit of estrogen.

Sometimes it's fun to wind my bf up by telling him he could grow a boob on the palm of his hand if he touches me

NBVN x

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By *uenevereWoman
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

I've not tried the patches, so unfortunately I can't advise on them.

I'm on HRT, which has made a massive difference. No hot flushes or brain fog for over 6 months now. Bloody brilliant

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I don't have experience of patches but I do use estrogen gel... its given me back my normality

Hope it goes well for you OP.

NBVN xdoes the gel absorb in the same way as the patches? Cause I was offered either x

The gel isn't to be rubbed in, rather left to absorb in to your skin. You need to be careful for an hour after applying as others who may touch your skin could get an unwanted hit of estrogen.

Sometimes it's fun to wind my bf up by telling him he could grow a boob on the palm of his hand if he touches me

NBVN x"

Haha love that

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By *ojo3011Woman
over a year ago

Devon

Now on HRT gel a year. It's been a life changer for me

Hot sweats few and far between . Hair better, mood better and sex drive back actually better than before. Good luck

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By *adbury girlWoman
over a year ago

Lanarkshire


"I didn’t have hrt, but had a coil, for heavy bleeding, and sailed through. I’m 58. Had it removed last year, after 5 years. I would certainly recommend it for anyone. But good luck in whatever you all decide. X"

That’s good to know about the coil, I had one fit 18 months ago for contraceptive reasons and she said it would probably see me through the menopause as I will be 53 when it’s due to be removed

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I've been experiencing very low moods and constant anxiety. I've been putting it down to losing my job and yes that certainly could be a factor. But got confirmation today I'm menopausal so it could be a mixture of both things.

At this point I'm willing to try

anything.

I have low moods too. I take starflower oil capsules from Holland and Barret. They seem to be working (I've used them for about 2 years). I haven't been to the doctors as I seem to be coping quite well with the perimenopause. Hope this helps x"

Thank you for this alternative remedy.

I've just ordered starflower oil/primrose oil capsules from my main supplier...

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By *oryou47Man
over a year ago

carlow


"Now on HRT gel a year. It's been a life changer for me

Hot sweats few and far between . Hair better, mood better and sex drive back actually better than before. Good luck"

Does hrt may woman more horny is that the truth

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Hi girls I'm away to be put on estrogen patches to help with the dreaded menopause. Does anyone have any experience of this treatment and how did it go for you? X"

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I can’t take them as I have multiple health conditions and possible heart condition (hospital investigations due to covid) - so I have to just suffer in silence according the the GP

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My anxiety was greatly helped by hrt. It is now manageable "

I’m also on HRT (for kinda different reasons) and I’m on patches (I wish we had injectables here in the U.K. but sadly they aren’t legal) I have noticed this myself! I used to feel riddled with general anxiety but since being on HRT, I’ve noticed I have like 0 latent anxiety going on. It’s brilliant. Obviously this is a great effect from them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I don't have experience of patches but I do use estrogen gel... its given me back my normality

Hope it goes well for you OP.

NBVN xdoes the gel absorb in the same way as the patches? Cause I was offered either x

Gel gets absorbed through the skin, as does the patch contents.

I had patches for about a year but I really didn’t like them. When they were 24hrs before they were due to be changed they started to itch and burn a bit. They left really red areas behind and the sticky mark around the edge of them is a pain to remove.

They do a constant delivery of oestrogen though unlike the gel which gives you a big hit then the level decays away until you apply it again. I’ve just changed to putting half my gel on but twice daily.

I much prefer the gel over the patches. The patches came off at times, especially in the heat of passion. Twice I had guys who noticed the patch on my bum and peeled it off thinking I “had something stuck to me”

The pills are supposed to be good but your liver and kidneys have to process it and that’s not ideal. "

Haha lovely!! It still makes me giggle that some guys tried to rip off the patch off u

And I agree that it is annoying to peel off the sticky mess once you need to remove the patch but overall I never had any issues with skin sensitivity or redness from them

What do you all use? I’m on Estradot 100, I tried climara but hated them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Hi girls I'm away to be put on estrogen patches to help with the dreaded menopause. Does anyone have any experience of this treatment and how did it go for you? X

…

I can’t take them as I have multiple health conditions and possible heart condition (hospital investigations due to covid) - so I have to just suffer in silence according the the GP"

Have you tried any herbal remedies? You shouldn’t have to suffer like that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was told I couldn't have hrt when I was peri but did have the mini pill which helped a bit.

I'm now, fingers crossed, post meno and will be speeking to the GP soon. My hot flushes have really calmed down and my mood is better. It's my skin and brain fog that is driving me mad. Fingers crossed I can get hrt but it might be bit of a battle, so reading comments with interest.

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By *oxy4youTV/TS
over a year ago

Henfield

Try CBD OIL it helped my ex

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I was told I couldn't have hrt when I was peri but did have the mini pill which helped a bit.

I'm now, fingers crossed, post meno and will be speeking to the GP soon. My hot flushes have really calmed down and my mood is better. It's my skin and brain fog that is driving me mad. Fingers crossed I can get hrt but it might be bit of a battle, so reading comments with interest. "

You can go and see a private specialist.

Gps are not well trained in menopause generally.

Davina McCall did an interesting documentary recently, which is worth a watch.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Im going through a forced menopause and having to put up with symptoms and side effects.

Wishing you all the best

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I was told I couldn't have hrt when I was peri but did have the mini pill which helped a bit.

I'm now, fingers crossed, post meno and will be speeking to the GP soon. My hot flushes have really calmed down and my mood is better. It's my skin and brain fog that is driving me mad. Fingers crossed I can get hrt but it might be bit of a battle, so reading comments with interest.

You can go and see a private specialist.

Gps are not well trained in menopause generally.

Davina McCall did an interesting documentary recently, which is worth a watch."

I keep meaning to watch it so will try today.

I have been looking at private but the cost might be an issue at the moment.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I was told I couldn't have hrt when I was peri but did have the mini pill which helped a bit.

I'm now, fingers crossed, post meno and will be speeking to the GP soon. My hot flushes have really calmed down and my mood is better. It's my skin and brain fog that is driving me mad. Fingers crossed I can get hrt but it might be bit of a battle, so reading comments with interest.

You can go and see a private specialist.

Gps are not well trained in menopause generally.

Davina McCall did an interesting documentary recently, which is worth a watch."

Watched it last night,was interesting ??

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Anyone know if its safe to take natural medicine along with estrogen patches ?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Anyone know if its safe to take natural medicine along with estrogen patches ?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated "

I think it depends what it is?

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading

Pharmacists are fantastic usually.

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By * F 2018Couple
over a year ago

shropshire

Hi no went down the herbal route. but good luck x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Women have to go through horrible shit

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