Once I started taking estrogen (low dosage), I didn't need the antidepressants anymore. I feel tired a lot now and somewhat irritable. I have had anxiety and depression issues in the past and ... It’s 2am and I cannot sleep. Went to the doctor yesterday due to poor sleep quality and anxiety. I've been on Duavee 3 years, felt horrible, and requested labs at my gyn appointment last week. Basically ... 2 months ago I went on HRT....premarin and provera. Menopause can also increase your risk for certain health problems.When your estrogen levels go down in menopause, you have an increased risk of heart disease.Menopause also causes your bones to become weaker and increases your risk of hip, wrist and spine fractures.You may also suffer from stress incontinence -- urine leakage when you cough, laugh or lift.Options include regular exercise, smoking cessation, acupuncture and hormonal replacement therapy medicines. A study has found that the antidepressant Effexor (chemical name: venlafaxine) eased hot flashes just as well as hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Once I started taking estrogen (low dosage), I didn't need the antidepressants anymore. My GP over the phone prescribed me Elleste Duet Conti for the first time. If you have any medical concerns do consult your GP. I am very happy ... Had a hysterectomy approximately 13 years ago. I'm 50 and I've had anxiety and depression my whole life but I've been able to manage it more or less. I am still so tried and moody. I'm still wondering if natural hormones would have fewer side effects. i guess that i am worried that the chemical changes in the brain will change me. Now I'm sleeping much better. High-impact exercise done now and then may … The series is seen as an opportunity for Miss Britton to show off more serious journalistic skills. Just not feeling sleepy at night. By your late 40s or early 50s, your ovaries stop producing eggs and you stop menstruating. Varying estrogen levels during the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause raise issues with antidepressants and depression that are unique to women. The largest of these knowing i was trans fora good portion of my life, even if i did not have a name to put to it then. (7 Posts) Add message | Report. Most other antibiotics do not increase metabolism of estrogen in the liver, including amoxicillin. Effexor is an SNRI. Difficult time: Fern Britton says she takes HRT and anti-depressants to help her deal with the menopause'But when she took the blood test she told me, "yeah it is all packed up now. Hi, I have been in peri-menopause since April 2017, had a hysterectomy in Sept 2017. She will continue work with This Morning co-host Philip Schofield on Mr & Mrs for ITV1, and this week begins a festive chat show on BBC1 called Fern Britton Meets. 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