FabSwingers.com forum: HRT

By *ools and the brain OP Couple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

Good ladies of fab, if you don't mind discussing this?

What type of HRT are you on and has it worked for you?

I have tried tablets which worked for about a year then needed to up dosage which then caused other problems.

Recently tried the patch which was a blooming nightmare constantly coming off.

Mrs

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

I've not quite got to full HRT yet. I keep reading good things about Hormone Happy though. I'm going to give it a try

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading

Pills and yes they have helped even out my mood and memory. I notice when I don't take them.

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By *irate89Man
over a year ago

urmston

My wife has a gel that she applies after having the same issues with the patch falling off.

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

I was on HRT before lockdown.

I had the merina coil and I had the gel. The gel is definitely the way forward!.

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

I tried the HRT patches but all they did was make me bleed heavy for 2 weeks so came off them….. I just use Menopause tablets from Holland & Barrett which has eased some of the symptoms

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By *aughty Couple ABCCouple
over a year ago

West Bromwich

I've been lucky and not needed any HRT. I do take starflower oil capsules to help with mood swings though

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

I take Tibolone HRT tablets which is prescribed for those with endometriosis - been on them for 6 years since I was given Prostap injections to induce a chemical menopause prior to hysterectomy. GP wants to change but it works really well for me

J x

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

I got the patches which are supposed to stay on for a week. They came off after a few hours.

I gave up and am still a fire breathing hot and sweaty dragon.

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By *affron40Woman
over a year ago

manchester

Just started patches 50 and had no problems with them coming off. They made me a bit loopy for the first couple of weeks but they’re settling down now. Im on the mini pull too so no other side affects so far but it’s early days.

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By *ools and the brain OP Couple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

"I got the patches which are supposed to stay on for a week. They came off after a few hours.

I gave up and am still a fire breathing hot and sweaty dragon. "

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By *ookie46Woman
over a year ago

Deepest darkest Peru

I’ve managed so far without anything even though it was offered. I’ve recently thought that maybe now is the time to start to consider it

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

I’m on Evirel 75 patches and Utrogestan pills for progesterone. Best thing I ever did. No woman should suffer. A man wouldn’t. X

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

I couldn’t get on with the patches.

I’m on a continuous tablet now which is working really well. I had breakthrough bleeding up until the age of 62 which was really annoying as I felt I’d done my bit for Mother Nature!

I also use a testosterone gel occasionally which my lovely GP was happy for me to try.

I’ve found it really beneficial for my sex drive.

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By *.L.0460.Woman
over a year ago

Bognor Regis

"Good ladies of fab, if you don't mind discussing this?

What type of HRT are you on and has it worked for you?

I have tried tablets which worked for about a year then needed to up dosage which then caused other problems.

Recently tried the patch which was a blooming nightmare constantly coming off.

Mrs "

I finished my menopause several years ago but for various reasons, went on HRT about 7 months ago. After increasing the gel to two, I began bleeding heavily every 2-3 weeks. I've just been advised to also increase the tablet but after being on the new dose for a week, I've just bled again

. It's just seriously messing up my sex life so I hope to find the right balance soon!

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By *sleWightCoupleCouple
over a year ago

Ryde

I had ablation surgery last year, and not sure if it was a fluke or not, but all menopausal symptoms have gone.

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

I was advised against HRT as my mum has had breast cancer in the past. I was instead put on antidepressants solely for my main symptom which has been anxiety and it has been like a load lifted off my shoulders.

I didn’t realise how bad my anxiety was until the tablets kicked in, has been such a relief. My sex drive, however, has gone for a burton. But I’m not bothered about this currently as I feel so unsexy due to the bloating and the sweating that I couldn’t date/sex anyone up anyway.

My last period was in January so I’m hoping I’m near the end.

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By *im to please 73Couple
over a year ago

hucknall

I’ve been on estrogen tablets and the mirena coil for 5 years now had no problems although my coil is ready for changing and I can tell.

I lost my libido 5years ago for about 2 years then it slowly started to come back. The past year Ive been like a dog on heat just can’t get enough! Im definitely trying to make up for

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By *ellinever70Woman
over a year ago

Ayrshire

"Good ladies of fab, if you don't mind discussing this?

What type of HRT are you on and has it worked for you?

I have tried tablets which worked for about a year then needed to up dosage which then caused other problems.

Recently tried the patch which was a blooming nightmare constantly coming off.

Mrs

. It's just seriously messing up my sex life so I hope to find the right balance soon!"

You should probably get that checked. Bleeding so much after menopause is not normal

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

Had the mirena coil for 4 year now with no problems.

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By *ecretescapeCouple
over a year ago

London for 3 days

On oestrogen gel sachets every day and utrogestan capsules for a week a month. Works great for me!

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

I'm on Ellest Duet, which is a 2 hormone version and means I have monthly bleeds. This works well for me.

I tried another one before this and it made me bleed for 3 months

I think it's just a case of finding what works for you.

Nita

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"I'm on Ellest Duet, which is a 2 hormone version and means I have monthly bleeds. This works well for me.

I tried another one before this and it made me bleed for 3 months

I think it's just a case of finding what works for you.

Nita"

Not sure if it's relevant but I had stopped having periods 2 years before starting HRT and had tried alternatives beforehand with no joy.

Menopause is complex and different for each of us. Having a good GP makes all the difference.

Nita

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By *rincipessaWoman
over a year ago

your wildest dreams,

I’ve used various patches, everol, fem7 and now on estrodot due to difficulties getting my fem7, and Utrogestan daily.

There are still things not right but I’m way better than without

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By *punk n gushCouple
over a year ago

Walmer, Deal

Had the mirena coil for years but just starting on the hrt route as had such a rough year this year with menopause and private issues that need some relief

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By *melie LALWoman
over a year ago

Peterborough

"I tried the HRT patches but all they did was make me bleed heavy for 2 weeks so came off them….. I just use Menopause tablets from Holland & Barrett which has eased some of the symptoms "

I used to take these.

Then was put on HRT. Omg I was starving all the time, so went onto oestrogen only. Things improved a bit. Increased dose - bled for a total of 5/6 months. Came off and just had to cope

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By *.L.0460.Woman
over a year ago

Bognor Regis

"Good ladies of fab, if you don't mind discussing this?

What type of HRT are you on and has it worked for you?

I have tried tablets which worked for about a year then needed to up dosage which then caused other problems.

Recently tried the patch which was a blooming nightmare constantly coming off.

Mrs

. It's just seriously messing up my sex life so I hope to find the right balance soon!

You should probably get that checked. Bleeding so much after menopause is not normal "

Yes, this is true. My GP asked me to book an appointment if I'm still getting bleeding after a month on the new dose. So far, it's happened once

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By *ools and the brain OP Couple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

Thank you for your input ladies.

I've tried some herbal stuff before trying her. I tried black kohosh, sage and starflower. None have which have made no difference whatsoever. I'm just fed up feeling like a hot, sweaty mess. I carry a handheld fan around with me when at work. Sometimes my hot flashes are so bad I feel like I'm going to pass out! I'll try the patches again and see how I go.

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