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Cluxton
Cluxton

Just started Femoston 1/10 am on 4 week, was great first 3 weeks now feeling little low & anxious, is this normal? Can some body advise are patches safer than tablets? I am age 50 1/2 peri.

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  • caroline51337
    caroline51337 Cluxton

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    Hi to start with I am sorry you are not feeling to good. I’m 43 and have been going through this for three years now and have tried tablets and patches. I had to stop tabs as my liver rejected them and the patches I found would not stay on for the length of time they were suppost to and when it came to bedtime I found them embarrassing and wouldn’t let the other half near me. I am now on the gel which you can put on the backs of your arms or the inside of your thighs and have found that I am more settled. I’m afraid it is a matter of preference and what suits you the best. You will find what you are comfortable with. Good luck xx
    • Cluxton
      Cluxton caroline51337

      Posted

      Thank you for your reply, I am glad that you have found something that works for you finally xx. I will give it the 3 months that people say you should give it fingers crossed things will settle 😁

  • jean_89220
    jean_89220 Cluxton

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    Hi, Newbie. We all have to start somewhere. Tried herbal route for several years but gave up & been on patches about 18 months. Feel great, no flushes, bleeding or anything. Told patches much safer than tablets as absorbed through the skin and not the gut. I am 67 and will continue with the Evorel for the forseeable. Good luck.

     

  • zoe62821
    zoe62821 Cluxton

    Posted

    Hi cluxton

    How are things with the Femoston 1/10?

    I've be on it 5weeks now.

  • Cluxton
    Cluxton

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    Hi, I am 3 days into my 3rd month and things are so much better, I am glad I took advice and waited it out, I seem to get along with the progesterone in this tablet so will stick with these. How are you getting on now you are into your second month ??
    • zoe62821
      zoe62821 Cluxton

      Posted

      That's great news.

      I seem to be much better with the progesterone phase. On day 6of estrogen phase and feel tired but otherwise OK.

      How do the affect you?

  • Cluxton
    Cluxton

    Posted

    Zoe62821, Hi on the 4th week (2nd week prog), I do get a little low mood I go quiet and withdraw a little, but once period starts I seem to pick up again. I am keeping a mood diary to see if there is a pattern. I think in the back of my mind I also worry a little about being on hrt if I am honest x
    • zoe62821
      zoe62821 Cluxton

      Posted

      Hi cluxton.

      How are things going on the Femoston?

      I'm on 2nd month 2nd week of progesterone phase. PMT kicked in.

    • Cluxton
      Cluxton zoe62821

      Posted

      Hi Zoe

      I have had the same problem am on last week of 3rd month on progesterone and been low mood and tearful, keep saying I am going to come off them when this month finishes and try natural route, need to make my mind up. I still worry about taking them and that doesn't help.

    • zoe62821
      zoe62821 Cluxton

      Posted

      How long just it last? Are you OK at other times on it?
    • Cluxton
      Cluxton zoe62821

      Posted

      Hi yes ok on estrogen 2 weeks but crap on progesterone 2 weeks, I must not be able to tolerate it and this is one of the nicer ones, hope you have better luck
  • zoe62821
    zoe62821 Cluxton

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    Thanx. I started a symptoms diary but initially it just showed I felt bad all the time then as time went on I noticed that each particular symptom had a pattern. It's helping me plan abit.

    I have not concerns about being on HRT because when I find the right one I am going to feel amazing 😀

  • zoe62821
    zoe62821 Cluxton

    Posted

    Hi cluxton

    How's things with Femoston?

    • Cluxton
      Cluxton zoe62821

      Posted

      Hi I am a week into 4th month and no bleed, been crying over weekend for no reason  and low mood on and off, got appt with GP Wednesday gonna ask for either 2/10 Femoston or patches see if that lifts the mood. How are you doing on them now?
    • zoe62821
      zoe62821 Cluxton

      Posted

      Hi cluxton.

      Im exactly the same. My nurse at the menopause clinic has given me 2/10 tablets to change to. Will start them in 2weeks. I've also had my vit d rechecked x

    • zoe62821
      zoe62821 Cluxton

      Posted

      Hi cluxton

      How are you getting on? Did you change?

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