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The Dreaded Menopause!

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gettingonabit Wed 25-Dec-13 22:22:26

I wonder if you could help me. I'm struggling with the menopause at the moment. I have the usual symptoms:anxiety, fatigue, lethargy, flushes and so on. I went to the doc but he wasn't altogether sympathetic so I've been trying to manage on my own. I've changed my diet, I've been doing loads of exercise, and I've been practising mindfulness for the anxiety and low mood. I watch my weight carefully too. It's worked ok, up til now.

However I've been struggling since the summer ended. I don't know why, really. Maybe it's just the onset of winter.

Could I ask how you all cope/ have coped with this?

Thanks.

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Elenkalubleton Sat 11-Jan-14 16:14:43

Janerowena I made enquiries to Health Express.co.uk I had to fill a questionnaire.I could have purchased off them,but the doctor gave me them.
What I can't understand is young girls/womens bodies are full of hormones.when we get to menopause we are only replacing what's diminishing.younger women don't get cancer from having these hormones in abundance.it seems to be a very small risk when you look at the statistics taking HRT.

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JessM Sat 11-Jan-14 20:27:59

Yes sometimes they do get cancer from natural hormones - some varieties of breast cancer for instance are oestrogen sensitive and grow faster in its presence.

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Nessie58 Fri 01-Jan-16 22:48:09

Please could anybody help me can you still have menopause symptoms whilst on hrt patch evorel 50

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CharlesRamirez Tue 16-Feb-16 05:56:34

Great post...

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Anya Tue 16-Feb-16 06:12:35

Of course.....it's half term!!! grin

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PPP Tue 16-Feb-16 11:20:24

I had a horrendous menopause. Aching, sleeplessness, sweats, anxiety and excessive bleeding. I couldn't take HRT as the progesterone element induced the bleeding. I survived but it was a horrible few years. I could have taken estrogen if I'd had a hysterectomy and, with the benefit of hindsight, I wish I had.
Good luck to all those out there who are suffering.

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