Morning, so I am hoping others would be kind enough if others can help me figure myself out and whether what I am experiencing is 'normal' and how long until my symptoms decrease and I have some improvement in how I feel.
I am 51, always had gynae problems, heavy periods, adenomyosis, cysts etc. I have felt tired, anaemic for about 8 years. I take iron and fit D as prescribed by GP, been advised to have a hysterectomy for many years but kept thinking I must be close to menopause.
Currently I experience terrible symptoms, extreme tiredness, brain fog, lack of concentration, weakness, muscle and joint pain, low libido mainly due to monthly thrush and vaginal soreness, lack of interest in things, struggling at work, feeling emotional, honestly the list can be endless.
So I started vaginal oestrogen and combined HRT patches and am on week 5. I am having a horrendous period, I was informed HRT can often make periods lighter, but this has not been my case, painful belly and breasts, extremely heavy etc and I still got my monthly thrush.
My question is how soon did anyone experiencing similar symptoms feel once they started taking HRT and was it noticeable this early. It may be that I am being impatient.
I practice mindfulness but if anyone has any other suggestions that may help me please do bombard me with them.
This growing older and reaching this age feels like no fun at all. Even typing this requires so much concentration. sometimes I feel like talking is an effort. previously I was very sociable but now just want to sit in peace and quiet and desperately want to feel better.
I am prepared to give anything a go as want to feel more alive.
Is there such a thing as delicious ready meals?
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