In mid November 2012 I wanted to stop using my patches and start using Yam cream. So over a period of 3 months I began to reduce my patches, first I cut my patch in half for 6wks and then 1/4 for 6wks and then I no longer used them. At the same time I began to use the yam cream. I was feeling quite good, … [Read more...]
Tender Breasts
I have in the past suffered with lumpy breast. On discovering the lumps it is then a visit to the doctor who then sends me off to have a mammogram and Ultrasounds who then refers me onto the breast clinic where I have had to have fine needle aspirations. Yuck!!! This always brings with it the worry of … [Read more...]
Something Funny
How funny is this!!! I put my new estrogen patch on this morning before setting of for work and around lunch time I suddenly realised that I hadn't taken off my old patch. Woohoo a double shot of hormones for the day. lol Best not tell Peter, he says at times "Can you wear 2 patches please". (Funny … [Read more...]
Esteogen Patches
After not been able to get estrogen implants now here in Australia my doctor put me onto Estradot 37.5 patches but I constantly had hot flushes And mood swings. My then doctor said she couldn't give me anymore, so after 7 yrs of not having hot flushes with my implant I'm now left to cope with these … [Read more...]
Lack of choice in hormone therapy
Rachel Browne July 31, 2011 www.smh.com.au/national/health/lack-of-chioce-in-hormone-therapy-20110730-1i5dj.html A NUMBER of leading hormone replacement therapy treatments have been withdrawn from the Australian market over the past two years, prompting concern about a lack of choice for women. Used by … [Read more...]
