Increasing HRT?

Hi ladies, I’m in a dilemma on whether to increase my HRT and would love some advice. I’ve got a horrible taste in my mouth, a tight chest and seem to fly off in a rage into some crazy woman which has slowly kicked in over the last few weeks. None of these were symptoms I’d experienced before going on HRT so I could be barking up the wrong tree and maybe just stressed…. Has anyone experienced different symptoms rearing their head whilst on HRT and then increased the dose and it’s improved? Thanks 😃

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Hello 🙂 It can take a while for HRT to settle, and you may be due a review. How long have you been on this current dose? 🩷

Hi Sharon, it’s been a year and a half at this current dose 😃

Eek! Then you're in need of a review with your prescriber ASAP 🙂🩷

Thank you

Hi. I am post menopause but was on HRT for five years. I think, looking back m, that it did cause mood swings similar to PMT. It could be worthwhile talking to your GP or a practice nurse about whether the HRT you are on is the most suitable for you. Also, think about why you are on it and do a bit of research around some other things that could help.

Thanks for this - think I’ll book in a review and go from there. I was going to just do my own increase but think I’ll wait for guidance 😄

@Melissa - please don't make any adjustments to HRT unless it's under medical supervision. I know you're not now, but it's a prescription product and needs to be managed by someone with proper medical qualification 🙂 I'm always banging on about it in our M-brace The Change groups, but it's important 🙂🩷

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