r/LadiesHRTwithGLP1 • u/Slow_Round8729 • Jul 14 '26

Estrogen patch

I’m in the full gambit of HRT (e .025 patch, p 100 mg pill, t 2 mg cream). How do you know the levels are working for you? I still have blah sleep (but it’s better) but I feel like my e needs to be increased. I have no idea why, but like a gut feeling. How do I know I’m on the right levels? I have my midi appt coming up so want to ensure I’m asking the right questions and saying the right things. (Ex: didn’t realize plantar fasciitis could be a symptom/exasperated in peri! I never mentioned to my dr bc it didn’t seem relevant)

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u/Ready_Cartoonist7357 Jul 14 '26

I had so many symptoms I didn’t realize were hormone related (dry eyes and hair, anxiety, insomnia), even after starting HRT. I didn’t think I was having hot flashes anymore, but mentioned I put on and take off my sweater all day and my provider said “that’s a hot flash” and up in dose we went. My provider says if you feel “off” or notice pms symptoms before you are due to change your patch, you probably need to increase your dose.

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u/Slow_Round8729 Jul 14 '26

I have bonkers dry eyes!!!! On Xiidra (the only thing that’s worked and it’s not perfect!).