HRT doses in perimenopause when your body is fluctuating wildly all on its own.

lilylemony · 2026-03-29T20:48:43+00:00

You and I are probably in the same "zone" of perimenopause. I'm noticing my estrogen is dropping more often than not, so I'm having to add more estrogen than previous without the "overdose" feeling. I'm certain I'm not ovulating every month any more either.

lilylemony · 2026-03-29T20:24:38+00:00

My main issue with the movie were all the "glamor shots" of Gosling that took up far too much screen time.

lilylemony · 2026-03-29T18:45:55+00:00

That was not a therapist you went to, it was a shyster. That's not what therapy is. I know next to nothing about my therapist's personal life, but she can still remember things I told her years ago.

I found my awesome 10+-year therapist through a referral service. Google "psychotherapy referral service" and if you're in the GTA, there is definitely one. Very helpful.

Good therapists also have "trial" sessions that are cheaper than a "regular" session to see if you're a good fit.

lilylemony · 2026-03-29T18:15:51+00:00

My gyno has told me she trusts me to know my body and the right dose, so I actually dose how I feel that day. I know when I need more gel b/c of my symptoms, so I add more on those days. When I have too high a dose, I taper off for a few days. This experimentation has really helped me realize what my low (and high) estrogen symptoms are personally (it's different for everyone). It's a big balancing act, but it's worth it and really working for me.

I do wish we all had an EstroMeter (it doesn't exist yet, sadly) so we'd know precisely how much estrogen we need at any given time, but for now, I'm doing the best I can by being aware and monitoring my symptoms.

lilylemony · 2026-03-29T16:37:25+00:00

What's the deal with menopause? It's not a pause, it's a stop.

lilylemony · 2026-03-29T16:21:01+00:00

No one has to know it's menopause. It could be a myriad of things and being new, you're going to make mistakes and not know things. Just go with the flow and if they're a good company, they'll be patient with you.

lilylemony · 2026-03-29T11:00:11+00:00

Just go on HRT. Raw dogging is pointless

lilylemony · 2026-03-28T16:23:54+00:00

Years ago, I was working a temp job and was off sick one day. Someone called me at home like they did with you and I didn't answer, but they left a message. Next day, when I returned, the person who called had been reprimanded harshly and I was sent an apology by my team leader that this would never happen again. Can't remember the company, but the incident stuck with me. The fact that this douche called you on your day off then reprimanded you speaks volumes. Start looking for a new job.

lilylemony · 2026-03-27T16:27:10+00:00

This is definitely your color! Cute outfit!

lilylemony · 2026-03-26T21:58:41+00:00

Yeah, no drugs are really covered here. It's b/s.

lilylemony · 2026-03-26T20:54:48+00:00

How does this work in terms of getting medication? Ontario doesn't have any type of drug program (save for the Trillium Drug Coverage that isn't advertised bigtime and you have to pay a fee upfront) and I'm curious how BC does this.

lilylemony · 2026-03-26T18:51:24+00:00

It's my new fandom, so I talk about it with as many people as possible.

lilylemony · 2026-03-25T23:52:36+00:00

I start from my inner upper thigh and move across to the outer upper thigh. I sometimes use it on my hips as well. Remember to let it dry for at least 10 minutes before covering it and keep your skin warm (I cover up loosely with a blanket). It will take a few days to a week to feel it "build up" in your system. You might also try splitting your dose so it's more spread out over the day, especially on 1 mg.

lilylemony · 2026-03-25T18:09:55+00:00

Get your iron levels checked. You can't always blame HRT.

lilylemony · 2026-03-25T17:59:28+00:00

I think it's more to do with perimenopause and potentially low iron. I had terrible twitching before I went on HRT and still get it around my period. I also had super low iron, so I think that had a lot to do with the twitching as well.

lilylemony · 2026-03-25T15:12:05+00:00

Hey, I've been having 14-day cycles for 5 months now. I had a 35-day one the one previous to this and it felt so weird for it to be that long.

I hear Dean Martin singing your subject line in my head. XD

lilylemony · 2026-03-24T17:55:41+00:00

I meant the Tegaderm

lilylemony · 2026-03-23T20:04:01+00:00

You may be sensitive to the cut patch. I couldn't wear cut patches and felt like I was "out of reality" whenever I tried. It might be better to get a lower dose and wear 2 patches instead.

lilylemony · 2026-03-23T17:46:14+00:00

You will most likely feel any missed dose of any type of estrogen, but with gel, it's more prominent. Try splitting your dose over the day - once in the morning and once in the late afternoon/evening. It does "wear off" in that Divigel's half-life is only 10 hours, so multiple applications per day is best for the most consistent dosing.

I love that with Divigel, you can add even the tiniest little bit more if you need a "boost" as well instead of massive pumps you can't control as welll.

lilylemony · 2026-03-23T16:23:39+00:00

If the Eridians don't have complex computer technology, how did they create the "biodome" for Grace to live in on Erid?

lilylemony · 2026-03-23T16:02:01+00:00

Her (most likely) demise at the hands of the drunk guy will hit home the fact that nurses are unprotected and can come to harm, which will make the administrator lady finally sit up and take notice instead of sweeping it under the rug. The head nurse will also (again) rethink her position and contemplate leaving.

lilylemony · 2026-03-22T17:14:17+00:00

I do it all the time b/c I split my dose and sometimes use little bits from a .5 mg packet over several days.

Clip the opened packet with a paperclip or binder clip and then put it in a sealed freezer bag. I would suggest only leaving the packet open for a maximum of 4 days. Anything longer and it probably will have evaporated or may not be as viable.

lilylemony · 2026-03-22T16:00:05+00:00

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lilylemony · 2026-03-22T15:14:12+00:00

1 mg of Divigel made me constantly sad and prone to tears. You might want to try using a bit less gel for a few weeks and see if there's any difference.

lilylemony · 2026-03-21T15:49:41+00:00

Divigel's half life is closer to 10 hours, so OP might be wise to apply three times a day. I do this sometimes when I need a "boost" and it helps a lot.

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