61… have the Evorel Conti patches but scared to start

Alypoole and Fleur20. The current thinking on best practice is that although ideally it should be started at perimenopause up to 10 years after is considered routine. If you have past the 10 year mark you may still be prescribed HRT, more usually by a specialist so if you are refused by your GP without a good reason you can ask to be referred to a menopause clinic.

I am the same age as you Fleur20 and likewise have always plodded on through the horrible sweats etc. Inside I feel about 40 but my joints feel 90. I have been referred to Osteo Consultant with a view to poss hip replacement but the physio says my X-ray does not look too bad. It would be a shame to get a new hip if HRT would improve things.

Sorry to hijack your thread CBT.

Well it was over the phone ,can't c our doctors ,?but she was fine talked me through the pros and cons ,not started them yet until after my hols incase of bleeding or spotting which I believe can happen

Well I have started the patches, will c how it goes

It is not unusual for women to try different types of HRT before finding the best match. Good luck with this one. Any idea how long before you can expect to feel the benefits?

I used the patches for a while and they did help. Then I had a lot of bleeding like a heavy period which lasted for a week. The GP told me not to worry and to replace the patch less frequently. The whole thing upset me and I stopped using them. I would advise you to give them a try as you don’t have to continue if you don’t want to. Mine was a rare side effect and most people get on well with them. Nothing ventured, nothing gained!

I've just started on those patches, fir about two weeks. How long do they take to work? I feel no different, in fact if anything, I'm more lethargic and a bit low in mood. I would be grateful for some advice

I’ve been using the Evorel Conti for years and I’m 75. They are brilliant.

I'm over 75 nd still use Vagifem, really improved vaginal atrophy, go for it.

Hi been on the patches for a month now ,does anyone know how long for the flushes to subside

I have used the patches for 2 months now,but I have experienced a brown discharge does anyone know if this happens please