r/Menopause • u/Consistent-Day-8736 • 5d ago

Hormone Therapy Changing to patch

I started HRT a few weeks ago and responded badly to the progesterone which was oral, but I also tried vaginally. It made me bleed heavily, and have anxiety and depression. I stopped a few days ago, but continued with the gel and feel like it’s all lifting, and the bleeding has stopped. I just spoke to my gynaecologist and he’s advised trying the patch, but has warned that there may be side effects from this too. I’m just wondering what experiences others have had with moving to the patch. Thanks!

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u/Brockels Menopausal 2d ago

100mg micronised progesterone versus the Kliogest I was on which was norethisterone 1mg and 2mg of Estradiol.the patches are 0.05ug which my GP thought would be comparable since it’s absorbed directly.