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Elleste Duet 1mg

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zoe62821
zoe62821

I finally started my HRT 3days ago.

So far I am tired, restless and hot. Not sure if these are side effects or just an unfortunate coincidence.

My anxiety feels like it is rearing it ugly head.

Any words of encouragement would be great please.

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  • Rosielee
    Rosielee zoe62821

    Posted

    Don't worry it takes a while to get into the system . I was on HRT for 12 years and it was the best thing I had ever  done , soon all the horrible feelings and flushes will disapear and you will be back i to your old self .You just have to be patient .   xxx

    • zoe62821
      zoe62821 Rosielee

      Posted

      Thanks for Rosielee

      Just having a rough time with the anxiety.

      When did you feel an improvement?

    • maisie05
      maisie05 zoe62821

      Posted

      Hi Zoe. Read up on passionflower, it helps me with mild stress and anxiety. I take it in the evening as it can cause drowsiness.
    • Mars777
      Mars777 zoe62821

      Posted

      Hi Rosie, it does take a while to get into your system any thing from 4 - 6 weeks to feel the benefit , best thing for me going on Hrt, i can remember thinking when am i going to feel good again but it's very subtle. You will get up one day & be bk to your od self, like you the anxiety was awful, just percevere i have been on it 7 years now, i did hve to come off it March this year for a hysteroscopy & poly removed all fine. I was off it for 9 wks ugh anxiety awful,  it works well for me good luck.

    • zoe62821
      zoe62821 Rosielee

      Posted

      Thanks Rosielee

      Day 5, should anything have gotten better yet?

      My anxiety is still just in the background but my burning skin has increased. Coincidence I'm sure x

      I think I felt my womb contract yesterday. Is that a good sign?

  • zoe62821
    zoe62821

    Posted

    Hi day 8. Can't say I feel any better but I certainly don't feel worse. Should I expect anything this early?

  • maisie05
    maisie05 zoe62821

    Posted

    I think it took me about 3 weeks to feel any noticeable difference 
    • zoe62821
      zoe62821 maisie05

      Posted

      Thanks maisie

      I'm day 10now and do feel a little less hot and flustered.

      Just got the green tablets to try next but hopeful x

    • maisie05
      maisie05 zoe62821

      Posted

      Hi Zoe, I wasn't sure if to mention this but if you are forewarned I think it's better. My sister found that the green pills made her have pmt symptoms. No patience, irritable, wanted to leave her husband!! But she stuck with them and everything was much better. If you are ready for this then you will cope better. B vitamins should help. But we aren't all the same and hopefully they won't affect you the same. Good luck! Take care x

    • zoe62821
      zoe62821 maisie05

      Posted

      Thanks maisie

      That's what I've heard but I will persevere.

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