Go see a chiropractor as well. You’ll be amazed how much is related to your spine. High cortisol is a peri menopause sign and for those trying to get rid of that stubborn tummy fat it works! Also helps with sleep and other symptoms.
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What is 5htp please? I've tried so many sleep aids and nothing has worked but I've not heard of that one. I'm off to Google it...
GP offered me hrt yesterday as my moods, mainly anxiety, are through the roof. I’ll try anything at this point but I am a bit nervous about trying it. Has anyone tried it?
*edited to add my periods last 1/2 days (used to be 5) so my moods aren’t the only reason she suggested HRT
*edited to add my periods last 1/2 days (used to be 5) so my moods aren’t the only reason she suggested HRT
I am on evorel conti and noticed a difference within a month.
The only side effects is I bled for two weeks the first month and then another bleed 10 days later but the benefits outweighed the bleed.
My energy still isn't where I was but I can see improvements.
My brain fog and anxiety have improved a lot. My moods are more stable, I was never angry but things that wouldn't usually bother me were starting to.
Hope you find they work. I would say give it three months then assess.
The only side effects is I bled for two weeks the first month and then another bleed 10 days later but the benefits outweighed the bleed.
My energy still isn't where I was but I can see improvements.
My brain fog and anxiety have improved a lot. My moods are more stable, I was never angry but things that wouldn't usually bother me were starting to.
Hope you find they work. I would say give it three months then assess.
My doctor has said I can have it too but I've not as yet. I've the coil in too. What form have you been offered?
I have absolutely no idea! I’ve not picked up the prescription yet but it’s a patch. Obviously I’ll read all the info. She offered me the coil but I had a horrid experience years ago so I couldn’t face that again
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Thank you. The GP did say I need to give it 3 months so fingers crossed. My anger is off the scale tbh and I find it quite frightening at times. I have a chronic illness which makes me very very tired so it’s hard to know if it’s that or my bloody hormones at times! I need to speak to my nurse in more depth I think
I really hope it helps, best of luck with it x
@Nurseali Thank you for setting up this thread, I've only just come across it and I am having a read through.
Hugs to everyone struggling, it's a strange time of life!
I turned 52 this week. I was diagnosed, finally, after suffering with severe pain and heavy periods for decades in 2022 with Uterine Adenomyosis, aged 50, and put on continual HRT, as by this point I was bleeding over 2 weeks a month and had a very public meltdown!
I had the Mirena coil fitted 6 months after starting Oestrogel & Provera (Medroxyprogesterone). I was also given a pretty painful Hysteroscopy/Endometrial biopsy & polypectomy. I could have had this under a G.A but given other issues, and wanting it over with, I went ahead without! Not an experience I will forget pain wise, but ruled out anything sinister. I am still monitored with scans every 6 months to check on an ovarian cyst.
Somebody has mentioned itchy skin (pruritus). I noticed this in my late 40's and it drives me nuts, even now. Burning hot, itchy palms, feet & back. My husband recently said, I would probably be arrested if it wasn't for HRT - for raging!
I have no idea 18 months on from starting HRT, where I am regards menopause, but often get cramps and had some very brief spotting blips. Nothing of concern.
I too cried after gynae said "we need to stop your periods until you have naturally passed the menopause" and prescribed HRT. It can literally be a life saver, both physically & mentally.
Apologies for the essay!
My best wishes to you all
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Hugs to everyone struggling, it's a strange time of life!
I turned 52 this week. I was diagnosed, finally, after suffering with severe pain and heavy periods for decades in 2022 with Uterine Adenomyosis, aged 50, and put on continual HRT, as by this point I was bleeding over 2 weeks a month and had a very public meltdown!
I had the Mirena coil fitted 6 months after starting Oestrogel & Provera (Medroxyprogesterone). I was also given a pretty painful Hysteroscopy/Endometrial biopsy & polypectomy. I could have had this under a G.A but given other issues, and wanting it over with, I went ahead without! Not an experience I will forget pain wise, but ruled out anything sinister. I am still monitored with scans every 6 months to check on an ovarian cyst.
Somebody has mentioned itchy skin (pruritus). I noticed this in my late 40's and it drives me nuts, even now. Burning hot, itchy palms, feet & back. My husband recently said, I would probably be arrested if it wasn't for HRT - for raging!
I have no idea 18 months on from starting HRT, where I am regards menopause, but often get cramps and had some very brief spotting blips. Nothing of concern.
I too cried after gynae said "we need to stop your periods until you have naturally passed the menopause" and prescribed HRT. It can literally be a life saver, both physically & mentally.
Apologies for the essay!
My best wishes to you all
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I was prescribed Fexofenadine, but as I've said, still experience itching x
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Useful info for every age + peri
Thank you. I’ll keep up with this thread from now on! X
That Dr Federica (sorry no idea how she spells it) is literally Cat Deeley ten years ago!
Identical!
Identical!
I can't watch it yet.
Ben shepherd before the school run is a no no
Ben shepherd before the school run is a no no
Sorry, WHAT?I can't watch it yet.
Ben shepherd before the school run is a no no
Further to my earlier post I’ve been prescribed Evorel Sequi patches. I still haven’t picked up the script though! I need to give it a go because my anxiety is just so vile
Thanks so much.
More menopause info:
Does anyone have any decent remedies for bloating please? I actually look pregnant today 
I'm in the middle of an horrific period too which doesn't help but the bloating is really getting me down! I'm around 6 months into Perimenopause I think 
I'm in the middle of an horrific period too which doesn't help but the bloating is really getting me down! I'm around 6 months into Perimenopause I think 
I am having awful bloating too, getting very self conscious about it