Evorel Sequi Increased Anxiety

[Chocolatelover15]

I started these patches 3 days ago and pretty soon after starting my anxiety was horrendous and has just continued getting worse. I don't know if some of it's in my head but I'm having constant adrenaline dumps and just feel like I have so much negative energy that I can't sit still. Should I push through as it's early days or ask for something else? Any experiences? I really need my anxiety to improve as it's destroying me

[wobblybee Administrator]

🤔 It could take a few weeks for your system to adjust but…if this making you particularly unwell don’t hesitate to speak to your GP for advice. Scroll down the side effect list to ‘mood changes’.

nhs.uk/medicines/hormone-re...

[Early-Dark1]

I was on the same as you and yes my anxiety was bad.

I have now changed to Elleste Conti Duet Tablets but these also have side effects increase in itchy skin especially at hairline. Insomnia and nausea too ! Struggling on!

[Chocolatelover15 in reply to Early-Dark1]

Thank you. How long did you continue on evorel sequi before changing? I don't know what's normal

[Early-Dark1]

I tried for about 12 weeks . Iv had Kliovance, Evorel Sequi Evorel Conti and now trying Elleste Duet Conti. They all have some side effects anxiety, nausea really bad itchy skin and insomnia to say the least.

[ab119]

Hi, I have a similar reaction to oestrogen patches. But I get on better with the gel (oestrogel in my case). I have no idea why the patches suit some and not others but, for me, my body felt unbearably anxious on them. Perhaps it is because they release estradiol continuously, whereas with the gel you take it once (or twice if a larger dose) a day and the body seems to deal with it.You could persevere and see if it settles, but depends on how much you can bear! There are many other types of estradiol (oestrogel, Sandrena gel, Lenzetto spray). If you were to switch to oestrogel, you could start with a very low dose - one pump, or even half a pump, and build up slowly.

My experience was that the anxiety was always triggered by oestrogen issues, not progesterone. But we are all different. The joys of HRT. Hope you find what suits you.