Advice on HRT

[Loopylegs]

Hello😊 im looking for HRT advice, Im 48 and recently started on estradiol 1% the brand I'm on is Divigel, I'm a little confused as I asked for a body identical one and this is bio identical, I've been on Dr Louise Newsons page and she said body identical is the safest oestrogen but my doctor said that estradiol is the new type and very safe, while my symptoms have improved my libido is non existent and I'm having bouts of depression where I just cry at the smallest upset, any advice on the best HRT or am I on the right one? I have the mirena coil too , thanks in advance

[wobblybee Administrator]

🙂There have been various discussions on HRT in Healthunlocked Groups, you can read them by typing HRT in the searchbox above right.

[boatymcboatface]

Hi LL I'm on the same sort of thing, Oestrogen tablets now upped to 2mg, mirena coil, vaginal oestrogen and completely absent libido. I have a referral to a menopause clinic as I asked for Testosterone. My symptoms are OK, biggest issue is brain fog, word searching, lack of libido, and huge weight gain.

Wish I had a magic wand...

[Wales99]

Sounds like you might need testosterone. It can help with libido and low mood apparently.