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Coming off hormones !! Agh!!

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lori93950
lori93950

ive slowly weaned off my hormones with 1/2 patch for a while and now no patch . they put about 30-40 lbs on me ! i am finding though im more weepy sad depressed . i also have ebv mono so the whole thing isnt helping .

has anybody else come off hormones ?

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  • lydia2311
    lydia2311 lori93950

    Posted

    I was only thinking of contacting you yesterday to see how you are doing. I havent come off mine yet, but have reduced, and feeling a bit despondent and flat, and some aching of joints etc. Not sure if its that or change of season (Coming into autumn where I live). What are you going to do? Are you going to stick with it?

    • lori93950
      lori93950 lydia2311

      Posted

      stick with no hormones ? yes for now. i may when hopefully better and stronger try to find one that wont make me put on weight as i just couldnt go on . no clothes fit me all i can wear are leggings and big sweatshirts. i feel pretty damn low but im sure i'll level out soon .

  • Sassyr12a
    Sassyr12a lori93950

    Posted

    Hey Lori

    Can you try a different type? I guess it can be necessary to change brands to find the best fit for you. I've never tried the patches, bhrt and now synthetic hrt but it can be a bit trial and error xx

    • lori93950
      lori93950 Sassyr12a

      Posted

      omg i dont think its worth it to be honest .

      i may go back on the cream instead of the patch when im well . right now just want to be skinny !

  • shylee
    shylee lori93950

    Posted

    Hi Lori,

    I think I have been on HRT patches for a yr now and nowhere near ready to try and come off it. but i was wondering how long you were on it for?

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