Exactly...the symptoms vary as widely and as randomly as menstrual symptoms do.
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I think 50 is the average age for menopause (i.e. last period) but there's a long peri-menopausal period. SH and CM are both mid-forties so could well be experiencing peri-menopausal symptoms. In my mid-forties, almost overnight I went from a skinny little thing who could eat anything to a stone heavier (despite running almost every day).
I haven't kept up with the latest research on HRT, but my understanding is that as well as risks (such as an increased risk of breast cancer) there are also benefits (e.g. relating to bone and heart health) - as well of course as the benefit of symptom relief. A lot to be taken into account - especially in terms of medical history and family medical history - when a patient and doctor weigh up the pros and cons of HRT.
I do feel strongly that women shouldn't have to go to a private doctor to get well-informed and sympathetic treatment for menopausal symptoms. I think an NHS menopause clinic would be as good as anything in Harley Street - though referral may take a while.
Loved her in that and also Spooks... now that was a show
PSA - Bridesmaids is on .... What a film.
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And she was wise enough to escape spooks the movie...
I agree, and I think it's telling that everyone who has posted here on menopause has provided a far more balanced and sensible view than anything I've seen from any influencer pushing the marvels of private prescriptions. HRT is no more a treatment for menopause than hair dye is a treatment for grey hair...you just kick the can further down the road, but at some point you have to stop hrt and then you go through the menopause. An influencer won't mention that, or any of the good points which have been made here.
There was a movie??!!!
Also agree with the comments about menopause .,.. in the words of SH ‘I’m not there yet’ but it’s really good to see a variety of different views and experiences as I am very apprehensive about this time in my life.. it doesn’t have to be all bad.
Did anyone see the Fleabag episode with Kristin Scott Thomas ? That monologue, loved it.
In the interest of balance Emma Guns has done a couple of good episodes on her podcast about the menopause and hormones with Dr Sohere Roked.
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Thanks to everyone for the comments and replies. Who knew a bunch of beefy skidmark incels could be so wise and supportive!
I love her too!! Such a good actress.
We saw her at an airport once, coming home from holiday and I was SOOOOOO excitedly trying to tell my husband and in-laws without drawing too much attention
My mum got breast cancer during the menopause. They took her off HRT straight away. Make of that what you will!
Yep with Kit Harrington in the role of Harry's protege spy a few years after the meh of series 10 and even more mehhh.
I watch her twitter feed, and I must say, being that ready for an argument / debate / any kind of confrontation to RT as proof she is woke must be *absolutely* draining.
Just to reiterate what Aude said, I had very bad perimenopause symptoms hitting from 45 onwards. Absolutely crippling incredibly heavy weeks-long periods, tingling in my fingers, nightsweats, being hot all the time, sudden feelings of doom - a really chemical weird sensation - that I was able to observe in a fairly detachable way. My mother had gone through all of this and it was at the time of particular concern about the increased risk of breast cancers and dual hormone HRT (particularly tablets, which flood the body, rather than targeted patches) and she missed the window and really regrets it.
I eat very very healthily , run long distance, meditate, drown in my own kefir and kombucha etc etc and keep a really regular sleep schedule. I've had Asherman's Syndrome followed by two babies so I am used to what obs pain can be like but this was awful and hard to live with.
The NHS referral took a while (including a young male doctor telling me 'it's what women have to put up with' - thanks!) but after a year or so and a couple of hospital appointments and a mirena coil and estradiol patches I feel great. Basically the absence of all those symptoms makes me feel great. Still get some period pain and lower moods but it's all in a normal range, very mild in fact.
On a side note, it is a great pity that endocrinology doesn't overlap more with gynaecology and psychiatry because I suspect that many women's mental health issues have a strong hormonal etiology. They get told they're depressed or bipolar or BPD when in fact hormone dysfunction is at play.
I eat very very healthily , run long distance, meditate, drown in my own kefir and kombucha etc etc and keep a really regular sleep schedule. I've had Asherman's Syndrome followed by two babies so I am used to what obs pain can be like but this was awful and hard to live with.
The NHS referral took a while (including a young male doctor telling me 'it's what women have to put up with' - thanks!) but after a year or so and a couple of hospital appointments and a mirena coil and estradiol patches I feel great. Basically the absence of all those symptoms makes me feel great. Still get some period pain and lower moods but it's all in a normal range, very mild in fact.
On a side note, it is a great pity that endocrinology doesn't overlap more with gynaecology and psychiatry because I suspect that many women's mental health issues have a strong hormonal etiology. They get told they're depressed or bipolar or BPD when in fact hormone dysfunction is at play.
P.s this was sarcasm, it's been very clear in all the threads that everyone here is wise and supportive xxx
Her exchange with Kirsty Allsopp suggests she doesn't understand how conversation develops. Kirsty mentions another aspect of new motherhood - lack of sleep - and SH is all "uh? That didn't apply to me?". KA says it's easier for those without financial worries, SH tells her no one is suggesting otherwise. It's like she just being contrary for the sake of it. She comes across as very snotty and bossy, which when you're chatting with KA is quite a feat.
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I find it highly amusing that Sali Hughes has the absolute nerve to criticise us Tattlers and this site using “where do they find the time” amongst other musings when she is so aggressive, condescending and up for any argument about anything at any time of the day , where does she find the time to be such an unpleasant know it all?
Let’s see who can use their microwave the least 
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Can totally relate. Been on bad terms with my dishwasher ever since it went on a date with my ex
KA is not incorrect in suggesting that money does make things easier. She was making a fair point
Poor original poster just pleased to have a microwave and they come and piss on her picnic.Let’s see who can use their microwave the least
.....but they both use it , for defrosting dog food
amongst other uses they both state. Honestly , what are they trying to prove other than show they are snotty and superior .I love anything that makes life easier.
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