Anonymous
Post 07/04/2024 16:26     Subject: Help! Which HRT worked for you?
Estradoil .075 patch. No issues.
Anonymous
Post 07/04/2024 16:20     Subject: Help! Which HRT worked for you?
Transdermal Estradiol patch or vaginal estrogen is safest and unless you had hysterectomy, you've to have Progesterone as well.
Anonymous
Post 07/04/2024 10:10     Subject: Help! Which HRT worked for you?
I have mirena (progesterone) and the estradiol patch. Been a month and went from 20 to 2-3 hot flashes a day. Hoping brain fog (memory) improves.
Anonymous
Post 07/03/2024 23:18     Subject: Re:Help! Which HRT worked for you?
Thank you. My doctor just gave me one type of pill. When I said it wasn’t feeling like it was working well, they didn’t suggest any options.

I’ll make an appointment with a different doctor, and maybe they will be able to help more.

Anonymous
Post 07/02/2024 21:47     Subject: Help! Which HRT worked for you?
Loestrin fe pill
Anonymous
Post 07/02/2024 21:38     Subject: Help! Which HRT worked for you?
Anonymous wrote:Estrogen patch bypasses absorption by the liver. Testosterone cream inner thigh. Progesterone 200 mg pill bc 100 was not enough.


And estridol insert tablet twice a week.
Anonymous
Post 07/02/2024 21:36     Subject: Help! Which HRT worked for you?
Estrogen patch bypasses absorption by the liver. Testosterone cream inner thigh. Progesterone 200 mg pill bc 100 was not enough.
Anonymous
Post 07/02/2024 21:32     Subject: Help! Which HRT worked for you?
I use an estrogen gel that comes in a packet, plus oral progesterone. I smear the gel on my thigh and alternate legs each day. It does take 15 or so minutes to dry and has to stay uncovered until then. A little inconvenient but doable.

I didn’t want the patch because some adhesives bother my skin.
Anonymous
Post 07/02/2024 21:22     Subject: Re:Help! Which HRT worked for you?
Anonymous wrote:The patch doses the hormones locally - you usually place it on your lower abdomen say right below your underwear line. The pills fo through your full system.

I use a combination estrogen/progesterone patch - it has worked well for me. My night sweats, hot flashes, and sleep are much better since starting it.


Wrong. The patch dispenses systemic hormones. The vaginal estradiol cream (.01% concentration) dispenses hormones locally.
Anonymous
Post 07/02/2024 18:33     Subject: Re:Help! Which HRT worked for you?
The patch doses the hormones locally - you usually place it on your lower abdomen say right below your underwear line. The pills fo through your full system.

I use a combination estrogen/progesterone patch - it has worked well for me. My night sweats, hot flashes, and sleep are much better since starting it.
Anonymous
Post 06/29/2024 21:54     Subject: Help! Which HRT worked for you?
Anonymous wrote:You can get estrogen from a patch, a cream, or a pill. The pill is riskier than the patch or cream. Different bodies are different, so what works for most people might not work for you.

Was your side effect from the estrogen itself? If so, then it doesn’t matter what form you get it in.

You’ll also take progesterone if you have a uterus.


Thanks!

How is the pill riskier? What problems happen?

OP
Anonymous
Post 06/29/2024 21:53     Subject: Help! Which HRT worked for you?
Anonymous wrote:I’ve had excellent success with estradiol and norethindrone pills. I had some minor side effects in the first week or two and since then it’s been years of restful sleep, zero hot flashes/night sweats, and restored cognitive clarity. I’m very grateful for HRT and only sorry I got started as late as I did.


Thanks! I’ll ask about the patch.
Anonymous
Post 06/29/2024 18:18     Subject: Help! Which HRT worked for you?
I’ve had excellent success with estradiol and norethindrone pills. I had some minor side effects in the first week or two and since then it’s been years of restful sleep, zero hot flashes/night sweats, and restored cognitive clarity. I’m very grateful for HRT and only sorry I got started as late as I did.
Anonymous
Post 06/29/2024 18:14     Subject: Help! Which HRT worked for you?
You can get estrogen from a patch, a cream, or a pill. The pill is riskier than the patch or cream. Different bodies are different, so what works for most people might not work for you.

Was your side effect from the estrogen itself? If so, then it doesn’t matter what form you get it in.

You’ll also take progesterone if you have a uterus.
Anonymous
Post 06/29/2024 17:44     Subject: Help! Which HRT worked for you?
I was on one estrogen therapy which caused some complications.

A friend said the estradiol patch worked well.

Can you share what HRT you used or use now and how well it did or did not work?

I’d love to learn about people’s experiences to help me prep for a discussion with my doctor.