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Used for 3 to 6 months
35 years old
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
  •  3 days ago

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HRT used

Clinorette

1

Symptoms

Hot flushes, sweating

4

Side effects

Other

0 helpful

HRT Review
Used for less than 3 months
48 years old
🇨🇭 Switzerland
  •  2 weeks ago

My experience has been very positive with HRT.before I started using it I was losing complete control over. My bladder and the hot flushes were happening all too often. Both of these symptoms have been practically solved although in the combined pull I’ve noticed weaker bladder in the days using both hormones.

HRT used

Femoston 1mg/10mg

1

Symptoms

Hot flushes, sweating

13

Side effects

Sore breasts

4

0 helpful

HRT Review
Used for 6 to 12 months
47 years old
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
  •  2 weeks ago

Was doing well on HRT however when my mood felt flat I upped my dose of estrogel and had bad vertigo. This could have been completely unreleased however I panicked and came off HRT. Then had an avalanche of peri symptoms so am considering going back on it with a lower dose. The worst symptoms without the hrt are the anxiety, brain fog, broken sleep, mood wings and more recently migraines. Never suffered with headaches before.

HRT used

Oestrogel 0.06%

1

Symptoms

Hot flushes, sweating

15

Side effects

Bloating

3

0 helpful

HRT Review
Used for 6 to 12 months
49 years old
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
  •  2 weeks ago

Confident it’s helping altho considering asking about increase in oestrogen as mood swings are leaving me feeling not like me

HRT used

Estradot 75

1

Symptoms

Irritability

11

Side effects

Irregular bleeding

6

0 helpful

HRT Review
Used for less than 3 months
43 years old
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
  •  2 weeks ago

Changed from patch. Patch was awkward and had issues with it sticking

HRT used

Oestrogel 0.06%

1

Symptoms

Hot flushes, sweating

14

Side effects

Constipation

2

0 helpful

HRT Review
Used for less than 3 months
59 years old
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
  •  2 weeks ago

Only changed my HRT to femoston conti yesterday so time will tell. Previously on gel patches and utrogestan Problems using vaginal products due to sensitive skin. Awaiting appointment with gynaecologist

HRT used

Femoston 1mg/10mg

Symptoms

Hot flushes, sweating

23

Side effects

Irregular bleeding

14

0 helpful

HRT Review
Used for 6 to 12 months
50 years old
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
  •  3 weeks ago

The oestrogen was great. But I can not cope with any progesterone, I couldn't in contraceptives and sadly I can't in HRT. It causes very, very low mood to suicidal thoughts and a rash that becomes full body. And so I have had to come off the oestrogen as I am not allowed it on its own due to a risk of cervical cancer.

HRT used

Oestrogel 0.06%

1

Symptoms

Hot flushes, sweating

9

Side effects

Sore breasts

4

0 helpful

HRT Review
Used for more than 12 months
40 years old
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
  •  1 month ago

Challenging with bleeding despite being in chemical menopause and on GNRH analog Zolodex injections. The add back HRT still triggered bleeding which has been frustrating.

HRT used

Evorel Conti

3

Symptoms

Hot flushes, sweating

24

Side effects

Irregular bleeding

10

0 helpful

HRT Review
Used for more than 12 months
54 years old
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
  •  1 month ago

It has improved symptoms overall however they occasionally creep back

HRT used

Estradot 75

1

Symptoms

Hot flushes, sweating

15

Side effects

Irregular bleeding

4

0 helpful

HRT Review
Used for more than 12 months
60 years old
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
  •  1 month ago

Improved vaginal dryness & itching. Made me less anxious

HRT used

Estriol 500 microgram pessary

Symptoms

Hot flushes, sweating

24

Side effects

Irregular bleeding

15

0 helpful

HRT Review
Used for more than 12 months
42 years old
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
  •  1 month ago

My experience using HRT has been a journey. I have tried different regimes. I first starting on tablets, but due to my migraines I was put on patches. I went on the combined Evorel Conti patch but that made me have a withdrawal bleed every day for 6 months. I felt awful and weak. I then tried Evorel Sequi. This combined patch stopped the bleeding, however there wasn't any change in my symptoms. I was on 50 micrograms with these combined patches Two years in I started to experience vaginal atrophy. I tried Vagifem but it just caused vaginal burning, then ovestin, but this didn't work for me either and I found it to be very messy. After extensive research, I came across Estring, which a vaginal ring, it releases a steady amount of estrogen daily into the vagina keeping it hydrated. This was a life saver. Due to my symptoms not improving, the consultant put me on a higher dose patch due to my age. As the combined patches only go up to 100 micrograms, I had to be given an Estradiol only patches with a progestogen, again as i have a womb. I used Utrogestan but that caused bleeding. I stuck it out for 6 months then gave up. It also made me very dizzy. I'm now now using the Marina coil in conjunction with the transdermal estradoil patch as I have a womb. My current dose is 137.5 micrograms which is Estradot 100 and Estradot 37.5. I use two patches twice a week

HRT used

Evorel 100

3

Symptoms

Hot flushes, sweating

19

Side effects

Cramping

2

0 helpful

HRT Review
Used for more than 12 months
39 years old
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
  •  1 month ago

I have increased my dose over a 3 year period and have found that sweet spot where I now feel the best I’ve ever felt. I accept this new version of myself and feel empowered to start to live my life again. It hasn’t been easy or straight forward, but with the right information, help and support, I have a good combination of HRT, magnesium glycinate, vit D and magnesium spray to help manage my symptoms. More people need to talk 🙂

HRT used

Oestrogel 0.06%

3

Symptoms

Hot flushes, sweating

15

Side effects

Sore breasts

2

0 helpful

HRT Review
Used for 3 to 6 months
49 years old
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
  •  1 month ago

I was taking Everol Patches for 18 months and saw little to no improvement in my symptoms especially my sex drive Since changing to Lenzetto I have seen a massive difference my blood tests have also seen an improvement in estrogen levels. I feel I am getting “old Kate” back finally and not just want to hide indoors anymore.

HRT used

Lenzetto

2

Symptoms

Irritability

23

Side effects

Irregular bleeding

15

0 helpful

HRT Review
Used for more than 12 months
54 years old
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
  •  1 month ago

I've had a very positive experience on HRT and it's really helped me during peri menopause. My anxiety, brain fog and night sweats are much relieved. I'm able to function in my work much better. I'd especially recommend vaginal HRT - it was a revelation nd made me feel so much more comfortable.

HRT used

Femoston 2mg/10mg

1

Symptoms

Hot flushes, sweating

11

Side effects

Irregular bleeding

3

0 helpful

HRT Review
Used for more than 12 months
52 years old
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
  •  1 month ago

Overall I’m happy being on HRT as it helps with, flushes, anxiety and improves sleep The downsides I have experienced are a change in my skin for the worse, weight gain and hair loss Testogel helps with energy and sex drive The Vagifem helps with urine urgency I stopped using Tibolone due to bloating and weight gain I also experienced swelling to my lips and dermatitis around my mouth when using progesterone products

HRT used

Evorel 25

3

Symptoms

Hot flushes, sweating

15

Side effects

Irregular bleeding

5

0 helpful

HRT Review
Used for 6 to 12 months
59 years old
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
  •  1 month ago

I started HRT late on in my menopause because of mood swings feeling low. It helped with this but after my periods having stopped for 2 years they started up again almost continually while on the HRT so I stopped using

HRT used

Evorel Conti

Symptoms

Hot flushes, sweating

24

Side effects

Irregular bleeding

5

0 helpful

HRT Review
Used for 6 to 12 months
52 years old
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
  •  1 month ago

Generally good. Only change is no more heart flutters.

HRT used

Oestrogel 0.06%

2

Symptoms

Anxiety

15

Side effects

Other

0 helpful

HRT Review
Used for 3 to 6 months
57 years old
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
  •  1 month ago

I have tried every type of HRT - combined patch & tablets which resulted in very painful breasts. 3 different types of patches only, gel only where I had a severe reaction within a couple of hours & spray where I had a severe reaction within a few hours - alll caused severe skin irritation so I have been advised I can longer have HRT.

HRT used

Evorel Conti

Symptoms

Hot flushes, sweating

13

Side effects

Bloating

2

0 helpful

HRT Review
Used for more than 12 months
51 years old
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
  •  1 month ago

My sleep pattern slightly improved, my mood swings stabilised and was generally better, my bleeding was much more regular and decreased.

HRT used

N/A

Symptoms

Hot flushes, sweating

18

Side effects

Irregular bleeding

6

0 helpful

HRT Review
Used for more than 12 months
52 years old
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
  •  1 month ago

HRT has made a huge difference in my experience. I was really struggling with anxiety, irritability, loss of confidence, brain fog and exhaustion. I feel so much better now I’m on HRT.

HRT used

Evorel Conti

Symptoms

Hot flushes, sweating

21

Side effects

Irregular bleeding

8

0 helpful

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