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Femoston - how long does it take for your body to settle down

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LE25993
LE25993

Diagnosed as peri-meno back in November and started on Femoston 2mg.  Its really helped with the flushes, anxiety and I am sleeping way better.  However experiencing random bleeding, bloating and swollen boobs.  Think Im PMT now as back aching like crazy and period pains - but hard to know as Im bleeding at different times of the month/tablets.  Anyone out there on Femoston and have any feedback about how long it took them to settle down and get into a more regular cycle?

Thanks in advance.

 

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  • suzan123
    suzan123 LE25993

    Posted

    I've only had experience with hormones in pellet form and pill form but everything you are describing is typical until they can balance out your hormones. I bled off and on. It scared me but it was fairly.normal as it takes time to adjust.

  • elaine16907
    elaine16907 LE25993

    Posted

    I was started on Femoston 1/10mg in February and being taking for approximately 2 months. I have had tender breasts and recently I've had days of some bloating. I haven't experienced any random bleeding but last month PMT had really intense cramps more than usual. I think does take a few months to settle.

    I'm due to change from Femoston to Everol Sequi an increased dose.

    • rita2768
      rita2768 elaine16907

      Posted

      If you don't mind me asking why after 2 months of taking femoston you are changing to a higher dosage?

  • LE25993
    LE25993

    Posted

    Thanks for your posts. I’ve been back to see gynaecologist this am and I’m going to try 1mg/10 and see how that works. He is also suggesting mirena coil longer term but I had it before and really didn’t like it. 😐 oh the joys of being a woman!

    • elaine16907
      elaine16907 LE25993

      Posted

      Hope it goes well for you Le lets us know how its going.
  • zoe62821
    zoe62821 LE25993

    Posted

    Hi I'm one Femoston 2/10 after being on 1/10. Been on them 3months and so much better. Periods are not exact but around the same time x

  • vicky77852
    vicky77852 LE25993

    Posted

    I am on Femoston 2/10 and feel normal again. It takes time to use it and yes you will have a more regular cycle after some months. Hope it helps! smile
  • rita2768
    rita2768 LE25993

    Posted

    I'm only into my 2nd week of taking femoston 1mg/10mg, 50yrs old, peri-meno for about 17months . Had been trying to avoid taking any tablets but finally accepted I needed help. Hot flushes, sleepless nights (so bad), moody, itchy. Since taking femoston 1mg/10mg its settling. As I've had a tubal ligation at aged 24yrs old, I don't need to be taking any other tablets with this. The support from my husband is amaxing. He's so understanding and helps me work through this. I was advised by my GP to give at least 3months of taking these tablets for the full effects of my peri-meno to settle down. So far so good...

  • pat11500
    pat11500 LE25993

    Edited

    Hi, I've been on Femoston 1mg/5mg for 3 months now. I changed from Evorel Conti which caused me to spot/bleed for months!  The first month I started Femoston my boobs were really tender and sore then after a few weeks it all calmed down.Month 1 I had 1 tiny episode of spotting. Month 2 a bit more spotting ( a couple of days.Month 3 a lot more spotting and period pains, 8 days worth.  This is so normal for HRT. It takes at least 6 months or more to settle completely. My night sweats have gone, also various aches and pains and my mood has improved so it all balances out eventually. Hang in there!

  • kazzabow
    kazzabow LE25993

    Posted

    Thank you ladies for sharing it wonderful i may appear normal after all. Ive been on hrt for two days and just wondered how long will it take to improve all symptoms. I exercise reg so flushes arent an issue but my mood swings are pretty bad. And im having all other symptoms mentioned in these post.

    Thank you so much for sharing

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