Considering HRT

Women's health
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Hi I am seeing my go on Monday as have had enough!  I last had a period 7 years ago (am 57) and have been suffering for the last 2 years with terrible anxiety (for no reason) , hot flushes, thinning hair and low mood.

i always said I would never take HRT but have changed my mind - I think quality of life is more important!  Would welcome comments from anyone who thinks HRT will help - thanks.

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You are right sue your quality of life is much more important. Read the NICE guidelines and take a copy with you to your appointment. Basically GP's are strongly advised to prescribe HRT because they know it's safe unless your medical history says otherwise. I am it's biggest fan having taken it since 1991 apart from a short break.

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Agree with Matron - HRT made me feel normal again and have been on it for around  9 years.  Most of the scare stories were based on flawed research - latest NICE guidelines agree that any risks are very small (for most people) and the benefits outweigh them for many of us.  I'm sure lack of sleep due to night sweats and other debilitating symptoms must have negative effects on our health, let alone our well-being.  Read the guidelines and speak to your GP.  Good luck!

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Hi sue im 50 and had hrt before went off it i had hysterectomy in nov now suffer v bad hot flushes and get irritable going to docs wed for different hrt

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Hi, I hope you get sorted but if i  was you i would ask for blood  tests has well for vit D.  your thyriod  so you know then iust the Hrt to concentrate on x

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Hi I totally sympathise with you there comes a point where you're just not enjoying your twilight years like you should. Once you've tried the alternatives sometimes you're only left with Hrt.It certainly made me feel like my old self if not better as I would have grumpy moods before Menopause.

A suitable low dose might be your best bet to start. Everyday is a risk in my opinion as accidents and illnesses happen regardless of Hrt.

Hope you find something :-)

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What is vit t i will i was on estlee before and some other ones which were purple and s other but cant r what they were called

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Hi Sue,

I have been on HRT for 2 months and the anxiety and hit flashes are gone and I sleep again. My mood is still sad at times but I am hoping that will get better.

It stinks we have to go through this change and it is hard to lose sleep and have that anxiety where you feel your world is out of your control.

There was no other choice for me either. One down fall is the weight gain.

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Yes I wake early and get hot my legs ache too what us women put up with my husband says I stick you outside

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Caroline you do not feel like that anymore right from taking the HRT?

How long have you been on HRT?

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Hi Sue

There are so many different types of HRT, IE pills, pessaries, gel and patches etc that you will need to speak to your GP about your symptoms and if he/she is any good they will explain all options and possible side effects. I was lucky, after using an alternative, black cohosh for a while with good results, when it became ineffective the GP prescribed Premique low dose which worked within 4 days. Unfortunately it keeps being out of stock so was prescribed Kliovance which is just as good. Some ladies however go through several types of HRT before striking lucky. Let the forum know how you get on and good luck. 

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I will as before i went through several types i thought something other than tablets mite be different well see

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Hi Matron

thanks for replying - am I better off asking for gel or patches as opposed to tablets?

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Thanks Maria - nice to know I am not alone!

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Hi Melody

have had blood tests and vit d and thyroid were all normal

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Thanks Tracy - really appreciate you replying x

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Thanks Yasmin x

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Thanks so much xx

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I take tablets and always have following an unsuccessful attempt with the patches, they kept coming off. I understand they are much better now. You need to discuss which is more suitable for you with your GP. All drug as no matter how they are used go through the liver and a normal liver will cope with that. I've had regular blood tests (for another complaint) and since 1991 my liver function has been well within normal limits. I just find the tablets so easy. It's personal choice but tablets work quicker.

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Ill have to see then what she says