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New to HRT and feel awful. Is this normal?

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dana39886
dana39886

I have been on estradiol .0325 patch for just under 2 weeks and feel so fatigued and nauseous. I called my dr and she wants to up my dose. This doesn't sound right to me. Has anyone else had awful fatigue and nausea when first starting and does it get better. I am debating just stopping and not going up in the dose. any advice is appreciated

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  • hopeforever
    hopeforever dana39886

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    Hello Dana why would she up your dose if your feeling that way ? I had a friend who got off the patch and went to cream because the patch made her feel much worse. At times I feel like going on something but it's a hit or miss hearing from friends. Right now all I take is vitamins and watch my diet. One day that might change if things get worse but i would highly suggest to you to not up your dose.

    • dana39886
      dana39886 hopeforever

      Posted

      thanks for responding. I am not going to up my dose. I am not sure why she suggested that. I guess I will stick it out for a few more days and see if I feel better. If not I will just stop it all together.

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