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Just for context; 63 F bilateral oopherectomy and fallopian tube, still have a uterus. I’ve been on this HRT rollercoaster for about 3 years. Can’t take oral estrogen; terrible weight gain, boobs sore, etc. tried creams/gels didn’t really feel much different. Tried pellets about a year ago at very low dose E, and T. It was okay but nothing to rave about. Tried to get on the patch but the scarcity caused me back to pellets; higher dose this time. Seems to have wreaked absolute havoc. Used vaginal cream which I believe contributed to all kinds of issues. Currently on antibiotics for UTI, and on cream for yeast infection. I’m considering just going off all of this. The pellets seem to go from almost an overdose of estrogen at the beginning, and then plummeting quickly. I need to get off this rollercoaster. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

This is not like a tearing pain. It’s literally like a soreness at base of vagina. It all seems to have started when we increased the E dose (via pellets) then did the loading dose for vaginal estrogen. It’s all gone downhill from there; spotting, something that feels like a UTI (going to check that tomorrow), and this soreness. No way could I even consider having sex. Everything feels quite raw down there. It’s been way over a week since I applied that loading dose of vaginal estrogen, and no relief in sight. Dr is out of town for a week. Has anyone experienced this kind of pain/soreness?

My journey in the thyroid world; first was I was told I had Hashimotos. Was medicated for about 5 years with Armour Thyroid. Then surprisingly was told it resolved. Went into full blown menopause; ovaries removed. Started the HRT rollercoaster. Weight gain, hot flashes and hot skin while sleeping, low libido, low mood. Nothing is fixed by the HRT. My thyroid numbers are supposedly normal, but my symptoms tell a different story. Also, I wake up constantly at 2 am. Sometimes my heart is racing. Can’t lose a pound. Could it be that even if the bloodwork numbers are good, I’m still in a hypothyroid state and that’s why the HRT is not working? Has any female experienced this?

How many of you get UTI’s with a flare? I was in a pretty bad flare about 4 days ago. Now I seem to have also developed a UTI. If my memory serves me right, this exact thing happened to me about 2 years ago. I will go to NP tomorrow, but wonder if the antibiotic for the diverticulitis will take care of the UTI?

Am I the only one? This has wreaked so much havoc with me. After upping my estrogen dose with pellets, and doing the “loading dose” of vaginal estrogen, I’m f’n miserable. Everything hurts down there. My Dr recommended that I could also rub it on my parts from labia to clitoris. Well that was awful. I immediately felt like I had to pee constantly, and then had light spotting. My lady parts were swollen and a bit painful. I’m going in for a UTI culture tomorrow. This is not at all what I expected. Am I just super-sensitive to this particular medication? Help.

Oh boy. I’m out of town. I have not had a an episode in nearly two years. Two days ago I ordered a cheesecake and didn’t realize that the crust was made of crushed almonds. Almonds in any form seem to be the greatest trigger for me. Since then, the low heavy left pain has been constant. Bowel movements are still happening, but I sense there’s a lot of trapped gas. In addition, I seem to have pain that travels down my upper thigh. It’s quite rhythmic. Very odd. Can anyone offer any advice? I’m thinking of taking some Gas X. Not sure. I’m trying to drink tons of water. No fever, no chills, but I’m trying to get ahead of this since I’m out of town.

Can someone explain to me what the difference here is? I initially started taking Gly-NAC to regulate liver enzymes. I then came to find out that NAC also can calm thoughts. I need this. The GLY-NAC seems to do absolutely nothing for me mentally. I need to find out if NAC will settle down the things that roll around my head nonstop.

I really really wish these Drs scolded you with this!!! I skipped one pill about 2 weeks ago, and began spotting the dark stuff. Turned red, but not like a full period. Thank God. I was totally freaked out. Dr says if it doesn’t stop I go get an ultrasound. I have terrible health anxiety and my scenarios in my head are always the worst. I’ve read enough on here to know that once you increase your doses that this is something not uncommon. Still sucks. My libido is getting there, but at the same time…having sex with bleeding is zero fun. I tried the progesterone vaginal method but that did not seem to help. I’m on 100 mg, and probably should be on more (I guess) but won’t take an extra pill until I talk to Dr. I’m at wits end. Boobs still sore, now the spotting and the sex drive is kicking in. Crazy set of circumstances!!

This spotting and light bleeding is absolutely BS. All started when my estrogen dose was increased with pellets of both E/T, and yes I know the delivery system of pellets is unpredictable. Has anyone here just done the oral progesterone and inserted it vaginally? Does this bypass the liver? Does this actually help with the bleeding?

Just curious. I’ve had a great deal of hair shedding since getting pellets about 6 weeks ago. It slowly seems to be tapering off a bit, but I am curious to know if anyone here has not had the C hair shedding side effect. If so, I’d be curious to know what kind of delivery system you are using.

Just curious, because I hate the hair shedding of T. I may just go off altogether. Honestly, my libido is not worth the hair issue. I think vaginal estradiol does a pretty good job in that department.

So about 5 weeks ago I had pellets of both testosterone and estrogen. Given my blood work results and my symptoms, but the Dr and I decided we should increase the dose just a bit. The hair shedding though! My hair dresser even commented but then said maybe it was just seasonal; which my hair does tend to do in the summer months. This feels like more though. I’m always picking strands of hair off my clothes! If I go back to lower dose or to injections, will the hair grow back??? Thankfully I have quite a bit, so it’s not noticeable to anyone but me, but this is making me nuts!!!

I’ve had my own experiences, and am just curious to see what has worked for some, but not others. What have you used, what have you stayed away from? What has been best for your libido?

Me again! Progesterone seems like the most touchy little hormone. I missed one day after we increased my E dose and I was loading the vaginal estrogen, and that’s when the nasty brownish/blackish discharge began. I’m not terribly worried as I know both things can be a huge adjustment, but now I learn the progesterone is really really important, and has a 12 hour window. Should progesterone be increased when you increase the E??? That would seem logical to me, but I’m no doctor. Has anyone had their E increased and also the P increased?

I got my neck and facelift and chin implant about 2 years ago. I keep waiting to get used to the chin implant. It is small, and surgeon even customized it to be slightly smaller. I don’t know why, but to me, it changed my face. Most people do not have a clue, and even my husband who knows says it’s not noticeable. Has there been anyone who has waited longer than almost 2 years to get “used” to something? To me it still feels tight around the bottom lip, and I have a slight lisp at times. Does this ever get better? I would just like to know if anyone has experienced this.

Sorry to come on here so often, but this is just getting worrisome. For context; we increased the E dose and the T dose via pellets. Also went on a “loading dose” of vaginal estrogen. Skipped my progesterone dose once last week. Started seeing a very light brown spotting and now it’s a bit more pronounced. Not gushing, like a period, but more like brown tissue stuff. Dr says pretty normal after the increase of E, but if it continues we will do an ultrasound. I’m just curious what is the mechanism causing this? If you experienced this, how long did it last before it went away? I’m getting paranoid over here. It’s been less than a week.

Just wondering if anyone else has had this issue. So for the past few days, I’ve noticed redness and a tiny bit of itching at the pellet implant site. This was 3 weeks ago that it was inserted. Today, I was very concerned because I saw what I thought was almost like the head of a pimple. I had my husband check it out. He took a clean gauze and when he touched it, a small white, little pellet fell out. It looks exactly what I would imagine the pellet to look like. We covered the site with antibacterial ointment and bandage. Does not hurt, did not bleed. Is my body just rejecting this thing? I had pellets one time before but everything was fine. Obviously I’m calling the Drs office today, but I’m just bewildered.

Hello all. Does anyone know if it’s the higher dose of estrogen that makes the boobs so sensitive and achy? My Dr increased my estrogen dose with pellets of E and T. My estrogen was barely chugging along with the 0.05 gel and I didn’t really feel much different, so she increased my dose with the pellets. I know many people are not a fan of pellets but before when I had them, they seem to have worked well. I’m not sure what the dose, but don’t recall this boob pain. This is a new Dr and I really like her. She definitely listens and reminds to “listen to your body”, not just numbers. Well, I’m listening and my boobs are screaming! Any insight?

Hi all. So last Thursday, I got the pellets of E and T inserted. Dr recommended a bit higher dosage because my Estradiol and Testosterone were still low even after the cream and gel. It’s been almost a week and the only real significant difference is my nipples seem to be very sensitive and slightly engorged. I’ve had pellets before and my life was so crazy then, that I didn’t even pay attention to when things got better. For example, last night I still had hot flashes! Can anyone discuss their experience with pellets?

Hello. So for the past few months I’ve been on the Estrogen gel, the 0.06 which is pretty basic. I’m not really seeing great results at all. One thing that keeps persisting is the hot flashes when sleeping. Not as bad as they used to be, but still lingering. One weird symptom that definitely has not gone away, is this clammy, hot feeling right upon waking. Once I’m up moving about it disappears. I absolutely hate feeling like I need a shower within an hour of getting up, but this is how it makes me feel. Does this happen due to low estrogen? I have no ovaries/no fallopian tubes. 63 and way past natural menopause. I’m going to see my Dr this coming week for pellets and am thinking she might need to raise the estrogen level. Has anyone else had relief from this weird hot/clammy feeling??