I guess it's early days, but not looking good;
I've had 2 months of Climagest 1mg and every symptom is worse, especially depression, with the second half of the month hitting very hard.
My doc suggested giving it three months, which I can do if necessary, but I'd like to be ready with some suggestions based on other peoples experiences.
It strikes me that before taking any HRT it was the crossover midmonth that triggered the problems, but weight gain, lack of energy, low libido and general yuk seems to be the norm all the way through the month. One blessing is that I haven't really had the sweats, just occasional 'isn't it hot in here' feelings.
Bad day today, so any advice will be especially welcome

Sandy

Hiya Sandy 123

Welcome to PS

The Drs here is UK say give it 3 months with HRT

I took Climagest last year for 3 months and it made me worse (anxiety, guts, depression, palps) - gave up and took patches for another month or so - couldnt STAND the progesterone mid month - so gave up......I think owmen who take HRT can take a few different types to find one right for them - but HRT doesnt suit everyone..........

Now on herbs (Vitex) and good diet and exercise and yoga and meditation!!!!

There is lots of advice here on PS in the articles section re hormones - and in many posts on this subject in the Forums

Hope your day is not TOO bad!

If it cheers you atall - I am having my period after 6 months of nothing and feel drunk and bloated..... - so you are not aloone is those horrid meno feelings!!!

Mele

Mele,
Are all of those things helping you with your symptoms?

Janis

Yup, you did manage to cheer me up! And I'll spend an hour or so later delving into the info on the site. Can't be bothered to do anything else today (and just look at that sunshine!) Hopefully the sun will last till tomorrow and I'll wake up a little more inspired...when it's the very first thought that goes through your head when you wake up, like you're living in someone else's skin, and that someone isn't feeling all that great!
My instincts up until now have always been the natural route, but desperation kicked in and so many women speak highly of hrt I think it's right to give it a shot. But I agree that a few different ones might need to be tried before I find one that 'fits' (which is more than my clothes do!)
Whilst on that subject - does this sound familiar with lots of other people. Healthy diet, lots of exercise - full on stuff - and fat percentage in my body going up, whatever I do. Any eating plan I try makes no difference, my waist just enlarges. That doesn't help the depression one little bit.
God I want my body back! And a mind that thinks straight would be pretty useful too.

So Mele, thanks for allowing me the rant! Hope your day works out well! My teenage daughter told me the world was going to end today (!) (6/6/06) and when she told me I confess I didn't really care too much. But if I'm looking forward to some sunshine tomorrow I guess I do care a little! S



I meant to ask, what's Vitex? (you see, I'm ever hopeful!!!)

Sandy