Ladies and the menopause
Watch this postLadies, I have just been watching an interesting programme on the menopause 'Kirsty Wark: The Menopause and Me' which is very relevant to me at the moment, as I have been taking HRT to ward off the most awful symptoms for 7 years, but having had 3 DVTs have now decided it's better to stop. The symptoms are starting to return and I'm dreading coping with the onslaught of physical and emotional problems. I would be interested to know how any of you have managed these. I understand that of course not all women are affected in the same way, some hardly at all and some, like myself, are so hormonally battered that life becomes a real challenge. Please share if you feel able to talk about this subject which is very often brushed under the carpet and dismissed as 'something to just get through'
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My Dr suggested MenoPace, a supplement which has really worked for me and reduced symptoms substantially.
My periods have always been regular as clockwork, but have now started to get more spread out and lighter.
I don’t really know how long I have had symptoms, but probably about 3 or 4 years.
How long can I expect to be in this stage? Does the anxiety improve? It has loads with the supplement but would be nice not to have to take them!
First time posting for me. Like you I am going through the menopause and doing a little research on panic/anxiety attacks during the change. Have any of you experienced/are having such episodes during this change? Did you have them before? Is this all new to you?
Any feed back would be very welcome. Thank you
I would also like to find out that as I am now on HRT but had fibroids and endometrial abiliation back in 2008 and my menopause Not discovered until I had problems in the work place in 2012, was put on HRT immediately However again have fibroids and my concern is how HRT effect with Fibroids? A very difficult time been a single career woman, Dating goes out the window so no support emotionally......... as well as losing my career......Please more programmes like this need to be broadcasted to teach employers and men!!!
We as men do not totally understand the problem but very often we have empathy with our wives, but somehow they do not want to understand how we feel and how we want to help,but that is life.
Thank You.
http://www.34-menopause-symptoms.com/
Moved house and changed doctors, she told me I had to come off them so I am back to suffering from hot flushes, bad moods, skin and hair not as good. . I wonder how long they will go on for as I now 72. Oh the joys of being a Woman.
There has been a lot of confusion about the possible increased risks of breast cancer which has now been ruled out after further investigation and apparently doctors are now happy to prescribe it because of the benefits to bone health etc. Just wondering whether your doc is still not up to date with the current thinking on this and is not prescribing because she thinks it might be a risk for you?
Here is a link to the programme on BBC iPlayer if you missed it: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08ndjfw
I will add a link to this topic on our Facebook page too 🙂
Whilst taking it I had very few problems with menopausal symptoms and didn't come off the drug until I was 63. Fortunately I've had no problems with menopausal symptoms as I am now through the 'natural' age. I do have a haematological disorder that puts me at very high risk of a stoke without treatment, but HRT was considered a low risk factor for this compared to the risk of osteoporosis.
I have obviously been lucky compared to some of you but do wish more people knew about Endometriosis, but that is another female problem few have an understanding of unless you are a sufferer!
I suffered a DVT at the age of 29 and was advised to stop taking the contraceptive pill. I had a second DVT in my 40's (reason unknown)
At the age of 40 my doctor prescribed HRT and there began the best years of my life.
After major surgery I suffered P.E (pulmonary embolism) and was advised to stop the HRT.
The years since have been overruled by the menopause.
My doctor will NOT prescribe HRT again, even though the medics have rewritten the risks involved.
Just wondering how many more years I have to suffer this unbearable way of life.
Have a good day
So sorry to read that you're enduring these awful symptoms still. It makes me mad that some people just don't understand how debilitating the physical and emotional effects of hormonal imbalance can be.
Yes my GP mentioned it but also questioned the safety of it (with my DVT history) as she wasn't sure whether the effects would be similar and possibly cause clotting.
I have been googling but I can't find any recommendation or comparison between the natural product and HRT issued by the NHS.
Good to read that it helps you 🙂
I now feel I can approach my GP for help and maybe HRT isn't the villain I thought it was and you can take small doses.
The Guardian did a great review also.