Hormone Replacement Therapy Questions

Estradiol Patch - how long after I started estradiol hormone replacement will I feel some results?

Hot flashes, later in life?

Is there a medication for hot flashes, that is not HRT? I'm 71 and never really bothered by hot flashes much. Had a complete hysterectomy in 2005. Over the last 3 or 4 years hot flashes have made my life miserable! I used over the counter supplements, Estroven, did not help. Someone help me... read more

I'm taking Ozempic for weightloss. Can I safely start HRT therapy?

Can a male use female hormones pills to soften the features on their body?

What are the side effects, damages, etc for taking non-prescribe or prescribe female hormones pills? Is there a difference between feminine males or masculine male who are taking female hormone pills? What are some changes during the period of taking hormone pills? Could it be reversible? What type... read more

Accidentaly injected small piece of a rubber stopper, what should I do?

Every week for the past few years I self administer HRT, typically injecting 1.5ml into the vastus lateralis (rotating between each side and across the muscle). Yesterday night was doing everything as usual when injecting, drew from vial with a 18g needle then switched to a 23g. Before injecting I... read more

Prozac - fluoxetine 20mg best to take morning or evening?

is it best to take this in the morning or at night also take mirtazapine 15mg and amitriptyline 10mg at night. i am aged 63 and came off hrt over 12 months ago and i have been getting terrible hot flushes since. my doctor says this drug can sometimes help this i am starting fluoxetine either to-day... read more

Paroxetine - How long until Paxil takes effect?

I was on HRT to control hot flashes but my doctor took me off the hormones and put me on Paxil. I have been on the drug for 6 weeks and have noticed that the frequency of hot flashes have increased. How long until it takes effect? I am 64 and still suffering from hot flashes!

Drug interactions with Wellbutrin XL?

I had been taking Wellbutrin in conjunction with Lexapro for help with depression, anxiety, and nicotine cravings, and some other medicines for sleep apnea, transition related HRT, and seasonal allergies (Spironolactone, Estradiol Valerate, Montelukast, Loratadine). I had been taking ambien 10mg... read more

Is there a more comfortable way to insert Imvexxy?

I am having a hard time inserting the Imvexxy. I feel like I’m scratching the inside of me with my fingernail. I dread those 2 nights a week because it hurts.

When will I improve? I am feeling awful. I am taking Celexa 20 mg and HRT?

I have anxiety. I started on 10mg of citalopram three weeks ago, but upped it to 20mg 6 days ago. I take it in the morning. I know it’s not long. The anxiety during the day is generally a lot better but my sleep is awful, so I feel hideous during the day with tiredness and a thick foggy... read more

Sertraline - How long more should I wait before I increase dose?

I increased my dose of lustral from 75 to 100mg just over 4 weeks ago. Although I feel a slight improvement, I still have racing mind and feel like I will never get back to myself. I had been on hrt, which has been lowered drastically as doctor felt this may have been affecting my symptoms. I am... read more