I have now been on the estrogen patch for 30 days. I am feeling much better, the mood swings have subsided and the night sweats are much less or not as extreme. I still experience them but they are not as bad as they used to be. So far all is going great. The vaginal dryness and pain I was experiencing is also subsiding with the aid of a lubricant when needed. My sex drive has picked up again and I no longer fear the pain I was getting before. The Estrogen patch I am using is vivelle DOT. I change my patch twice weekly. I am not using any pregesterone in my HRT as I do not have my uterus and it is not necessary. I do hope my story helps someone else in their search for answers. I do not regret starting the patch at this point, however years ago this was offered to me and I declined until I was really in need of the help as long term estrogen use can be dangerous. Since I have been in perimenapause now for a few years as that is when my symptoms began although blood tests could not confirm this, the symptoms were enough to tell me something wasn't right, my hope is a few more years down the road I will be done with this and can cease taking the estrogen. My concern now is increased belly fat and I am watching this very carefully as well as my diet and sodium intake. I have a healthy heart now according to the Dr so I am hoping to keep it that way. I will let you know if anything changes in the future.
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I have now been on the estrogen patch for 30 days. I am feeling much better, the mood swings have subsided and the night sweats are much less or not as extreme. I still experience them but they are not as bad as they used to be. So far all is going great. The vaginal dryness and pain I was experiencing is also subsiding with the aid of a lubricant when needed. My sex drive has picked up again and I no longer fear the pain I was getting before. The Estrogen patch I am using is vivelle DOT. I change my patch twice weekly. I am not using any pregesterone in my HRT as I do not have my uterus and it is not necessary. I do hope my story helps someone else in their search for answers. I do not regret starting the patch at this point, however years ago this was offered to me and I declined until I was really in need of the help as long term estrogen use can be dangerous. Since I have been in perimenapause now for a few years as that is when my symptoms began although blood tests could not confirm this, the symptoms were enough to tell me something wasn't right, my hope is a few more years down the road I will be done with this and can cease taking the estrogen. My concern now is increased belly fat and I am watching this very carefully as well as my diet and sodium intake. I have a healthy heart now according to the Dr so I am hoping to keep it that way. I will let you know if anything changes in the future.
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