I was kind of thinking that I started this today and the earliest day I can go for bloods because of work is Thursday, so by then it’ll be in my system and presumably won’t give an accurate reading? Who knows…I’ve heard bloods are unreliable as they can fluctuate so much. I’m a believer that we know our own bodies and when something isn’t right. Hopefully things improve for usI tried the same patches about 3 years ago and had some unpleasant side effects, but I think my own hormone levels were too high at that point and I wasn’t ready for it.
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I’m not sure how quickly it impacts blood hormone levels, but would imagine it doesn’t take long. You’re lucky to be able to get a blood test so quickly - I booked mine 5 weeks ago and this was the earliest I could get!
51 in a few weeks. 3 months without period and it came yesterday.
all my life I’ve had unbearable pmt. To the point where I was normal one week a month. Holidays were booked when I was on my period as that was better than the pmt.
just want it all over. But peri menopause is almost a relief as nothing could be as bad
all my life I’ve had unbearable pmt. To the point where I was normal one week a month. Holidays were booked when I was on my period as that was better than the pmt.
just want it all over. But peri menopause is almost a relief as nothing could be as bad
51 weeks without a period? I would just lie and say a year to the Dr.
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So sorry, I miss read!
I need to sleep!
Personally I find if I don’t eat enough I don’t have energy to move much, which is maybe a consideration. I know after my second child I ate like I was a hollow tube, but when I got too exhausted around month 8 to look after myself well I stopped producing enough milk and gained weight even though I barely ate. So in that case I would say not eating enough caused my weight gain. However, I doubt any of us are breastfeeding and Perimenopausal
Just commenting really on the appetite stuff people have mentioned on here. I literally could just eat breakfast and lunch and skip tea (dinner) . I have to literally force myself to eat at nite (sometimes just a sandwich) , but it seems this could be part of this bloody PeriM!! There are so many symptoms aren't there?. These threads are a bloody godsend, cos I literally feel like I'm going mad sometimes 
FYI, on your bum sticks better. I’ve had a nightmare with the sequi patches, sometimes they come nearly off after a few hours. Since I switched to bum only they’re better. It’s funny because one side of my body sticks better than the other on my legs
if you’re just short of 45 I don’t see why if you find the patches helpful they would take them away. I’m 47 but I feel like I was only 44 when I asked, but I’d have to check as the meno memory thing is real
You can start them right away. It’s the utrogestan ( or similar progesterone HRT) that will depend on your cycle on when you start.
I hope they help! They’ve changed my life for the better, I’m about 3.5 months in.
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My bloods were normal. I’m still in peri and need HRT.
Thank you.
Yes insomnia for the past 3 and a half years.
I usually manage 4 or 5 hours of broken sleep a night. It’s exhausting.
I long for 8 hours - how I miss those nights.
Thanks, I know the patches for the second half of the cycle contain progestogen which is why I was wondering…glad they have helped you so much
Top tip for patches which took me weeks to realise.
Set an alarm on your phone to go off on the days you change them.
Having brain fog and a twice weekly ritual I need that alarm.
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Set an alarm on your phone to go off on the days you change them.
Having brain fog and a twice weekly ritual I need that alarm.
🫣Lack of sleep is terrible and causes all sorts of issues.
Maybe I’m being naive. I haven’t had blood taken for years and not since I’ve been registered at this surgery; going on past experience the phlebotomy was just pop in and take a ticket. I might be sorely mistaken, will report back when I call them tomorrow to see if I have a long wait ahead!
Mine used to be like that but I haven't been for a few years and was advised last week that it's now by appointment only and there's a two week waiting list!
Thanks. You've just reminded me!!Top tip for patches which took me weeks to realise.
Set an alarm on your phone to go off on the days you change them.
Having brain fog and a twice weekly ritual I need that alarm.
Sleeping during these hot nights when you’re suffering from peri hot flushes is horrendous! Lost count how many times I woke up last night feeling like my body was on fire. I’m lucky I don’t actually sweat, but that feeling of not being able to cool down is awful 
Very tired and headache today due to lack of sleep.
Very tired and headache today due to lack of sleep.
I was on fire in work today. I came home (walking took twice as long because I was so hot) and now I am on the floor, melting. I’m dreading tonight.
I’ve not had a flush today. Luck or patches, who knows?
I find placing something cold on the centre of my chest really helps cool my whole body down at night. I've tried various cooling pads but my favourite is a small hot water bottle filled with cold tap water
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