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HRT - Began hrt a week ago and have very sore nipples and swollen tum - is it worth persevering?

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caroline35096
caroline35096

Hi guys, I'm new here and wondering whether I'm not suited to hrt.

I am 58 and have been post menopausal for a few years. Decided on hrt last week to help with the hot flushes and sleepless nights but now not sure whether to continue as the side effects of hrt seem to be worse than my menopause side effects. 

Any similar experiences?

Thanks in advance

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  • rebecca81451
    rebecca81451 caroline35096

    Posted

    Hi just started 1 month ago but are thinking the same same stomach is huge and have bad headaches in the morning .... my dose is 50 I wondered if a lower dose might help x
  • deborahbryant
    deborahbryant caroline35096

    Posted

    I'm 55 and had pellet implants about 3 weeks now. This is my 3rd procedure. My first had terrific results. Nothing negative, 2nd procedure, noticed small amount of weight gain and 3rd, breast sore and swollen. Not sure what to look for, but will continue to read your sight and post my progress. Thank you.

    • vicki60487
      vicki60487 deborahbryant

      Posted

      Hi Deborah

      is it getting any better? I just had the same procedure one week ago and I am experiencing the sore breasts and swollen, also swollen stomach and constipation.

    • deborahbryant
      deborahbryant vicki60487

      Posted

      Hi Vicki,

      It is better. The swelling have went away, but my breast still feel like that of a young girl.(😉wink. My sex drive is on 100 but dies down by 3 months into the injection. I have more energy, but that is also dying down. I am due for another injection at the end of Juky. I swear by these injections. I do recommend that post hysterectomy should consider this. It does wonders for all the terrible after hysterectomy issues. Good luck!

  • vicki60487
    vicki60487 caroline35096

    Posted

    Hi Caroline

    i started Biote Hormone Replacement Therapy (pellets inserted into fatty part of my buttox) plus nightly I take progesterone 1 week ago, my nipples are sore, stomach is swollen, & I am constipated. Does it get better, any advice for me? 

  • vicki60487
    vicki60487 caroline35096

    Posted

    Hi Caroline

    i started Biote Hormone Replacement Therapy (pellets inserted into fatty part of my buttox) plus nightly I take progesterone 1 week ago, my nipples are sore, stomach is swollen, & I am constipated. Does it get better, any advice for me? 

  • Frances_1974
    Frances_1974 caroline35096

    Posted

    Hi I’m 43 year old and got diaanoise to be early menupause all still a bit scary and not got anyone really to talk about it but got put on elleste solo tablet 1mg three weeks ago and now I’m having a burning pain under my left arm pit and in my left breat is this normal must admit I do feel like my normal self again n even my kids I’m back to being happy mum 
  • melanie6421
    melanie6421 caroline35096

    Posted

    hi.. i started pellets 6 wks ago . im 63 and had a total hysterectomy at 30.. i have been dealing with insomina sweats etc for yrs.. but i must say my breast are so swollen and pain is severe. no just the nipple but sides of breast too.. i cant walk without them hurting or toll over in bed without yelling out.. dr says it will go away.. .. IM ABOUT TO GIVE UP PLUS I GAVE GAINED 8 lbs ... anyone one else having a hard time??

    thanks

    hope to hear

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