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Hi I first posted re my doc telling me to wean off my patches. I am 65 and have been using evorel conti which i cut in half for around 6 years. Been on patches for 13 years. Over the last 7 weeks, after attempting to wean off very slowly, my flushes returned with a vengeance after only a few days, since then i have experienced aching joints and extreme fatigue snd spotting. Sincethe NICE report has come to light I have booked an appt to see my doctor. I am staying on HRT and will ask for a stronger dose. My quality of life has declined over the last few weeks. I put my full half patch back on after less than a week of feeling dreadful. Its amazing to experience such an upheavel after such a short time.
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dorothy64227 pat11500
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I am 70 now and will stay with hrt for the rest of my life hopefully. The nice report I feel may alter many doctors opinions, we can but hope!!!
pat11500 dorothy64227
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maria58274 pat11500
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Risks have been overrated and some of the studies over the years, flawed. The risks are small - and negligible for estrogen only, especially when used as patches. After a few weeks on the 40mcg patches, the nights sweats have gone and I'm feelling much better in myself. Stick with it ladies!
Stickinsect pat11500
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shelly05819 pat11500
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i am 5 weeks into BIO HRT and never thought I would need therapy. It was taking its toll on quality of life, lack of sleep hot flashes and most of all making my depression much worse. Since I have been on it I feel wonderful, 20 years younger. I am 52. All symptoms disappeared and my libido is in overdrive! I am still worried about long term use and its effect on my breasts but for now quality of life is most important. To anyone questioning doing it, I recommend it 100%.
pat11500 shelly05819
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dorothy64227 pat11500
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sarah99273 pat11500
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Don't let your doctor get you down. I came off patches five years ago and suffered with dreadful flushes, aches and pains etc, etc afterwards! When I went back to my doctor two months ago he said I was too old at 65. When NICE report came out I went back with a list of my ailments and refused to leave without patches - it worked and am now back on HRT. Am sleeping well, flushes going fast, aches and pains hugely decreased and in fact feel like a new person after just a week! Have to return in 3 months but have no worries that he will leave me on them as I will be much less trouble then! Good luck.
pat11500 sarah99273
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maria58274 pat11500
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pat11500 maria58274
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maria58274 pat11500
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pat11500 maria58274
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jeanette75991 maria58274
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Hi Maria...i think it is as my doctor only gave me 8 patches which I had to pay a 8.60 prescription for it seems to be happening alot..it makes it expensive roll on 60 when I get free prescriptions ha ha btw I have found them to be good no side effects and has helped my syptoms a great deal..i def recommend them and I've tried a few hrt ..x
al07055 jeanette75991
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Hi Jeanette, could I just ask please is it the Evorel Conti 50 you are on. I had been on Tibolone and came off it. At the time of being given Tibolone, I was also given a prescription for Evorel Conti 50 patches and told I could switch to those if I didn't get on with Tibolone. I have now been off Tibolone 3 months and have decided to give the patches a go as I am not sleeping well, night hot flushes and lack of libido etc (56). I have started with half a patch as I am worried if I use a whole patch I will get side effects as I am worried the progesterone will cause tearfulness or bleeding or such like coming up to the Xmas period. Thought I would try the half for a week or two and then a whole if necessary. Could I ask how you are getting on? Any negatives as yet or all good? Thank you.
pat11500 al07055
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Hi Al, just read your post, I think it's a good idea to start on the lowest dose that suits you and helps with your problems. The whole patch for me was too much, my breasts were very sore and I knew it was too strong a dose. Half a patch suited me much better. So, try the half patch first (there may be some spotting, but it's normal and pretty light) and see how you go
al07055 pat11500
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Thank you Pat, that is very helpful. I will do just that and see how it goes 😄
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