I started HRT 4 weeks ago. I’m still waking up at 3am and irritable AF. Should I hit it more time or discuss other options with my Dr?

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Talk to your doc. Are you taking progesterone at night? That should make you sleepy. You should feel the effects within a few days—maybe a week. You may need to just up your dosage.

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Up your progesterone dosage. How much are you on now?

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