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Menopause Woes

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Granny23 Sun 06-Jul-14 11:29:38

Red1970 Welcome to Gransnet.

I think the clue to your problem lies in your words - feel that all the information on the internet is confusing me. Back in the day, when the only source of medical information was the family doctor, us oldies tended to believe what he/she said and duly took our medication or treatment regime and generally recovered sooner or later. What we were spared was endless nights, worrying about side effects and reading more scare stories. Has it occurred to you that commercial interests are at work here - spreading scare stories about treatments in order to sell their own alternative remedies?

Your GP will have checked that you are a suitable candidate for HRT and will keep an eye on Blood Pressure, etc. while you are on it. It does not help everyone, but you do say that your troubles started when you came off smile. I cannot advise you what to do. I only know that for myself and many other Gransnetters, HRT allowed us to continue to work and live a full life through the menopause and we survived to tell the tale.

Best wishes flowers

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ninathenana Sun 06-Jul-14 11:03:00

Hi, I'm sorry I have no words of wisdom as I was very fortunate to have no symptoms at all with my menopause.
I didn't want to read and run. I'm sure you will get lots if brilliant advice. If I'm right in thinking your new, wellcome to GN smile

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Red1970 Sun 06-Jul-14 10:54:38

Morning Ladies
I'll try to keep this short.
I'm 43 and have been hit by the menopause, my doctor prescribed HRT and I did start taking it but with scares of blood clots, and increased risk of cancers I stopped taking it. This was a year ago, and since then I have not had a decent night sleep, and I'm not sure how much longer I can go on like this.
I tried menopace which initially worked at first but then it stopped. I was going to try Black Cohosh, but read that it can effect the liver. I'm currently trying to introduce Soy into my diet, as this is meant to help.
But I feel like I'm clutching at straws and feel that all the information on the internet is confusing me.
My main problem is the sweats, especially at night. I have no problem dropping off to sleep, ten minutes and I'm out like a light, but then an hour later I'm awake, and I'm waking up every couple of hours. I feel totally drained.
Any help or advice would be really appreciated.
Thanks for reading ladies and I hope you all have a lovely Sunday.

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