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h59196
h59196

hi, I am on HRT for nearly a year now and feel a lot better than I did without it. only issue is that I seem to have put weight on, I feel a bit bloated. 

I am going to a wedding in 2 weeks can't get anything to fit me. So just wondering if I should stop wearing the evori conti patches for the next 2 weeks or is that a bad idea?

i was put on them as was only 44 when I went through the menopause. I also felt horrendous and had no energy. If I just stop I presume all the horrible symptoms will come back or if I halved the patches. 

sorry I know this is quite a vain question but I feel a bit sad now as I feel I don't have control regarding my weight anymore. I know menopause causes weight gain but definitely the HRT has made me go up a couple of dress sizes😪 Thanks

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  • maisie05
    maisie05 h59196

    Posted

    Hi. I started using the same patches nearly six months ago and yes I do think they have caused me to gain weight. But I feel so much better in myself that I think it's a small price to pay.  I could let it get me down, we all want to look our best, I'm hoping as spring arrives I'll get out and exercise more to help trim my waist. 

    I too feel that I'm bloated most of the time. Some foods make it worse. I find sipping hot water helps

    I don't think that two weeks is enough time to make much difference to your weight and not worth the risk of symptoms returning. Wear something loose and comfortable, layers maybe or a long jacket. Stand tall and confident, be happy and no one will notice your size. They'll only comment on how well you look! Enjoy the day x

  • julie52546
    julie52546 h59196

    Posted

    Hello I totally understand how you feel. I did stop HRT for a few days as I was getting depressed with my weight gain. But the symptoms came back straightaway hot flushes etc. You will look beautiful at the wedding and glowing so my advice would be not to stop taking HRT. 👍

  • h59196
    h59196

    Posted

    Thank you for your replies. 

    It was just a bit of a shock as did not realise I had put on so much weight as my trousers fit me. I have not worn a fitted dress in a while.

    Better to feel nearly normal with the HRT than I did without it

    Also about time I watch what I eat anyway now that I am getting older, maybe some of the weight gain would shift if I ate better.Oh the joys of being a woman, 😎

    • maisie05
      maisie05 h59196

      Posted

      My friend once told me, show your cleavage and no one will notice your tummy! 😊

      Cut out bread and sweets, and fruits like melon which bloats me, and you may just lose a couple of pounds before the wedding.

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