femseven sequi running out early
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hey.. i have been on femseven sequi patches since last dec (8mths) i have noticed that after about 3.5 days my anxiety, mood swings, aches and pains return. soon as i change the patch on day 4 i feel brand new again 
phase 2 seems to make me much calmer but a tad more tired... but thats fine. so am i safe to change the patch after 4 days instead of every 7 days?and then obviously change it again as i would on "change day" and stick to 14 days in total on any phase? it seems as though the patches loose strength after about 3 days? any help or advice would be amazing i was origionally put on hrt as i started to menopause early im only 43....thanks guys
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sheryl37154 caroline60425
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I don't know about know about femseven sequi as I use Estraderm MX. However, I know when I was on the 7 day patch, it was not satisfactory, apart from it causing a bad rash from trying to have it on for 7 days. My dr changed me to 2 smaller patches per week, same strength. However, my body does use up oestrogen quickly, so I use patches every 3 days (as opposed to 3.5 days) and supplement them with Sandrena gel on the 7th day.
I have recently discovered that Provera was causing a reduction of my oestrogen, as it is an oestrogen antagonist, and I don't have a uterus anyway to need it.
gailannie caroline60425
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Your consistent symptoms clearly indicate that the patch isn't lasting the full amount of time. Talk to your doctor and see if changing the patch sooner is ok.
caroline60425
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Thank you so much I have spoken to doctor and she said give it a go but she will organise an ultra scan in the near future to make sure there isn't any abnormal build up of the lining...even though I do have a bleed...ill keep you all posted as to how I get on 😊