Questions for those who have been through menopause

[ginger tea]

@ginger tea - do you have your appointment today? If so, good luck and let us know how you get on (if you feel comfortable to, of course!).

Hi, my biopsy came back clear, my bloods still showing high for my ovaries she said that’s to do with the fibroids, as I’m unsure about the hysterectomy she suggested that I take medication for the bleeding every month and wants to put me on the pill plus regular scans to make sure the fibroids aren’t growing, so iv to do this till August then take it from there, thank you for your kind words and support

 

[ouroboros]

Hi, my biopsy came back clear, my bloods still showing high for my ovaries she said that’s to do with the fibroids, as I’m unsure about the hysterectomy she suggested that I take medication for the bleeding every month and wants to put me on the pill plus regular scans to make sure the fibroids aren’t growing, so iv to do this till August then take it from there, thank you for your kind words and support

Ah good, I’m glad it’s nothing drastic for now. Hopefully you’ll start to see a difference soon.

 

[knickerbocker glory]

I've just been to pick up a new Oestrogel and my pharmacy says it can't get it any more! Has anyone else had this, and what have they given as a replacement?

 

[Bettyboo2475]

I've just been to pick up a new Oestrogel and my pharmacy says it can't get it any more! Has anyone else had this, and what have they given as a replacement?

Oh I use this too

 

[If i told you …]

I've just been to pick up a new Oestrogel and my pharmacy says it can't get it any more! Has anyone else had this, and what have they given as a replacement?

Oh I use this too

I use this also. Picked mine up on Thursday. It’s a generic imported version. New one on the right

 

[knickerbocker glory]

I use this also. Picked mine up on Thursday. It’s a generic imported version. New one on the right

Is it much the same product?

 

[If i told you …]

Is it much the same product?

Yes, it would have to be. All it means is that the drug company who manufactured it initially has lost their patent and therefore means that other drug companies can now manufacture it at a cheaper cost, allowing pharmacies to buy it and make a profit too. I would imagine that it’s governed by strict rules and procedures. Mine came from Lloyds pharmacy if that helps

 

[Libbylulu]

Anyone familiar with these and can give me feedback?

 

[ginger tea]

Hi iv got a couple of questions and was wondering if one of you could answer for me.
1, I’m from Glasgow and was wondering if any of you could recommend a hormone/menopause expert/clinic
2, iv noticed over the past few months that my body odour has changed I smell after a few hours and it only seems to come from right underarm, I shower twice a day and when I’m at work I wash myself down in the staff toilet.
thank you

 

[Notworthy]

Hi iv got a couple of questions and was wondering if one of you could answer for me.
1, I’m from Glasgow and was wondering if any of you could recommend a hormone/menopause expert/clinic
2, iv noticed over the past few months that my body odour has changed I smell after a few hours and it only seems to come from right underarm, I shower twice a day and when I’m at work I wash myself down in the staff toilet.
thank you

The odour might be a heightened sense of smell rather than you actually smelling. I kept smelling fish, spoke to a friend and she had the same, now it's dog tit. Add it to the list for symptom tracking and see if it fits a pattern with other symptoms

 

[Libbylulu]

I had a different odour that I became quite self conscious about. I changed my soap/ shower gel and deodorant which worked. I read it’s common in menopause

 

[knickerbocker glory]

I use this also. Picked mine up on Thursday. It’s a generic imported version. New one on the right

Just been to pick my replacement up and I’ve got a bloody box full of stupid little sachets. It’s given me rage!

 

[Libbylulu]

I’ve tried these. I found them very handy and accurate dose.

 

[knickerbocker glory]

I’ve tried these. I found them very handy and accurate dose.

Oh, ok I’ll reserve judges until I’ve tried them!

 

[If i told you …]

Just been to pick my replacement up and I’ve got a bloody box full of stupid little sachets. It’s given me rage!

That can’t be cost effective. Is it one sachet per night on both thighs? X

 

[knickerbocker glory]

That can’t be cost effective. Is it one sachet per night on both thighs? X

I tried it today, it's really tricky and fiddly to squeeze out the packets are tiny ( I can imagine they are useful if going away). Also I use one pump per arm, one of these wasn't one pump.

 

[Sideboard Bob]

Hi everyone, I’ve not read through the whole thread, so sorry if I’ve missed things that have been answered already.

I’m in my late 30s and just realised I might be going through peri menopause. I had really bad night sweats last night, it’s happened a few times recently. The thing is, the other symptoms are hard to figure out, as I’m currently going through quite a bad period of depression, and have ADHD, so I feel really low and get brain fog all the time anyway.

Is it worth asking a GP about this? I’m worried about wasting their time, because my periods are still exactly the same as always. And I’m worried I might just be jumping on another reason for my mental health problems while I’m on a long waiting list to get help.

 

[Notworthy]

Hi everyone, I’ve not read through the whole thread, so sorry if I’ve missed things that have been answered already.

I’m in my late 30s and just realised I might be going through peri menopause. I had really bad night sweats last night, it’s happened a few times recently. The thing is, the other symptoms are hard to figure out, as I’m currently going through quite a bad period of depression, and have ADHD, so I feel really low and get brain fog all the time anyway.

Is it worth asking a GP about this? I’m worried about wasting their time, because my periods are still exactly the same as always. And I’m worried I might just be jumping on another reason for my mental health problems while I’m on a long waiting list to get help.

Diaries absolutely everything even a weeny bit odd, joint pain, bowels, bladder, weight (weigh everyday at the same time for a few weeks) mood, sleep, literally everything. Hopefully you'll see a pattern emerge

 

[Sideboard Bob]

Diaries absolutely everything even a weeny bit odd, joint pain, bowels, bladder, weight (weigh everyday at the same time for a few weeks) mood, sleep, literally everything. Hopefully you'll see a pattern emerge

Thank you, that’s such a good idea.

 

[KuriouswifaK]

Hi everyone, I’ve not read through the whole thread, so sorry if I’ve missed things that have been answered already.

I’m in my late 30s and just realised I might be going through peri menopause. I had really bad night sweats last night, it’s happened a few times recently. The thing is, the other symptoms are hard to figure out, as I’m currently going through quite a bad period of depression, and have ADHD, so I feel really low and get brain fog all the time anyway.

Is it worth asking a GP about this? I’m worried about wasting their time, because my periods are still exactly the same as always. And I’m worried I might just be jumping on another reason for my mental health problems while I’m on a long waiting list to get help.

Hey! Longtime lurker but I thought I would respond and give you advice based on my experience. I started noticing a difference in my moods back in 2018. In 2019 my periods were regular to the point of lasting for weeks.
Peri does exacerbate ADHD and depression so (in my opinion) there could be a link there.
Go to the dr and ask to have your bloods checked. They might push back as they have zero resources in regards to female heath these days, but be firm and ask for a hormone check.

Good luck x