cookiemonster66 and jillybird, ,
I have been using HRT (Everol 50 patches) since having a hysterectomy in 2001. In February this year I was advised to stop using the patches in preparation for a minor Op. Following the OP I decided not to restart using HRT as I'm now 60 and have been using it for twenty years.
BIG MISTAKE!!
I have been suffering from depression, headaches, tiredness, painful & aching joints, insomnia, mood swings, hot flushes, night sweats, confusion, indecisiveness - and any other symptoms you can think of.
Two weeks ago 'put myself back on' HRT after not using it since February (I still had an unopened box).
Whoo Hoo I'm human again!! All above symptoms now gone. I just have to persuade my GP to resurrect my repeat prescription - if there is any available LOL.
Go back to your GP and ask for HRT to be reinstated - you don't need to suffer.