I would speak to your GP about the bladder issue. A friend of mine, at 51, had a very simple operation that resolved her problem
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Second the speaking to your doc comment. Definitely worth investigating further x
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I found that there were periods where if I needed to pee, I needed to pee immediately but when I tracked it along with everything else, there were pointers to when it would happen, namely a day or 2 after my weight shot up (another thing I did was weigh myself every day)
The rest of the time my bladder would be completely normal so definitely not a pelvic floor issue more a delayed signal from my bladder to my brain so I missed the lead up to wanting the toilet.
Still worth seeing a Dr but because so little research has been done on the role of hormones a lot of issues during peri are brushed off.
So your bladder issue is something to add to your diary of symptoms (if you're keeping one which I highly recommend)
I found that there were periods where if I needed to pee, I needed to pee immediately but when I tracked it along with everything else, there were pointers to when it would happen, namely a day or 2 after my weight shot up (another thing I did was weigh myself every day)
The rest of the time my bladder would be completely normal so definitely not a pelvic floor issue more a delayed signal from my bladder to my brain so I missed the lead up to wanting the toilet.
Still worth seeing a Dr but because so little research has been done on the role of hormones a lot of issues during peri are brushed off.
Thank you for all your advice. I am going for a review of my pill in a couple of weeks and going to go armed with my tracker. Unfortunately I don’t think I can weigh at the moment. Years of eating issues (pretty tit again at the moment) means that if I start having to do that, there’s more I have to contend with. This (as in from 13/12 to 13/1) month has been awful in terms of symptoms and periods so who knows.
I’m wondering if my progesterone pill is hiding stuff and if I wasn’t on it, things would be worse. I wish I understood more.
As oestrogen levels drop, your urethral and vaginal tissues start to thin and it causes bladder urgency. I know I have a very limited time to get to a loo now if I feel the need, to the point where I can shut the door behind me and my bladder is like, 'Great, we're in the bathroom, chocks away,' and I'm like, 'FFS, let me get my jeans off first, hang on a sec!'
On looking for something else, I’ve just seen the NHS do a prepayment prescription certificate for HRT. If you are prescribed this regularly it would work out a huge saving, could be worth taking a look.
*even though I think it should be free
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*even though I think it should be free
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It’s taken them long enough to take VAT off period pants. Who knows how long they will take to delay on HRT being free? I’m about to go on a duck off rant but I’ll save it for elsewhere.On looking for something else, I’ve just seen the NHS do a prepayment prescription certificate for HRT. If you are prescribed this regularly it would work out a huge saving, could be worth taking a look.
*even though I think it should be free
Save money with a prescription prepayment certificate (PPC)
Find out about prescription prepayment certificates (PPCs), including what they are and how they can help you save money.
oh I get it, according to many Drs we’re depressed aren’t we, not in peri menopause
Getting the correct meds is still uphill for many, never mind the cost!
I'm just waiting for my hormone results to come back to confirm menopause but my doctor did say that my progesterone only pill will be masking symptoms
Been back to the GP and asked for another solution, and she's prescribed Estradiol patches. It's coming via Lloyds so haven't got it yet, but apparently I'm to use it alongside the Evorel Sequi. Lets see how this goes.
I’ve come off my pill. My period’s been tit this week and if I’m going in all guns blazing I need to be hormone free to see what my body is actually doing. I know there’s a potential for it to get worse but… I need some control.
Regarding sleeplessness, I have started taking melatonin tablets (thanks to the person who recommended them on here!).
Last night I slept 10 hours from 8pm-6am, did wake briefly for 2 wee breaks; but straight back to sleep.
Need to take them now 1-2 hours before bedtime, and not early evening, like I did....
Of course, the fact I am doing Dry January is probably helping!
Last night I slept 10 hours from 8pm-6am, did wake briefly for 2 wee breaks; but straight back to sleep.
Need to take them now 1-2 hours before bedtime, and not early evening, like I did....
Of course, the fact I am doing Dry January is probably helping!
Can you get them in the UK please or are they prescription only?
Order from the USA. Have a look at piping rock, I always order from them. Don’t order more than two bottles though or it might attract import. I take a 5mg dose but DH prefers a 3mg. Maybe start lower and increase if needed?
Yes I bought 2 bottles on piping rock, no prescription required.
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I ordered some too after seeing them recommended on here because I am really struggling with lack of sleep and finding it so hard to function. I might sleep for two to three hours, then wake up and be awake for several hours, maybe eventually doze off for another hour then it's time to get up. I know I should get up if I'm awake during the night but I just don't have the energy to.
I am so forgetful, and I don't realise I've made a mistake until days later. Its awful and so embarassing.
Also, why are we given HRT instead of things to help us adjust to lowering hormone levels, surely HRT just delays things?
Also, why are we given HRT instead of things to help us adjust to lowering hormone levels, surely HRT just delays things?
Do you swallow the tablet whole with a drink or do you let it dissolve on your tongue?
Mine arrived yesterday and I took the first one last night. I dozed off and slept for about an hour, after that I was awake and tossing and turning all night. I did sleep, but it was very broken sleep. And I'm now awake at silly o'clock...
Swallow whole about half an hour before bed.Do you swallow the tablet whole with a drink or do you let it dissolve on your tongue?
Mine arrived yesterday and I took the first one last night. I dozed off and slept for about an hour, after that I was awake and tossing and turning all night. I did sleep, but it was very broken sleep. And I'm now awake at silly o'clock...
What dose did you go for? Try again tonight and see how you go but if you need a little more you can quarter another tablet until you find the amount that suits.
Thanks for replying. When it said quick dissolve I thought it meant to let it dissolve on the tongue, but it tasted like those old antacid tablets from years ago...it dissolved so far until I couldn't stand the taste lol then I swallowed the rest. I ordered the 5mg size, I was impressed with how quickly they arrived, eight days from order to delivery.
I am feeling a bit groggy this morning though, but to be fair that could be because my sleep has been so poor lately that I'm really struggling to function.
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