Ive been on my HRT for nearly 3 months. Im post menopause,despite complaining to doctor about the sweats i was expericnacing for a few years he always ignored me and put down to other meds i take regulary for Spinal problems and nerve damage. Finally i geot a blood test came back as post menopausal virtually no oestrogen at all. So after discusssion and begging i was given this i have to have regular blood pressure checks 3 monthly. My concerns are that i seem to be having my body hair ie legs underarms and bikini seem to be growing very quickly, Looked at info on this site nothing listed regarding this, anyone else experianced this advice would be greatly appreciated.
This last week ive had a range of changes in my right arm and underarm from pain numbnedd in 2 fingers, along with a feeling that my right breast doesnt feel right it feels like a bag of worms off to the side, when examing myself as i get firmer it gets sorer and sorer not sure what to make of it, as i was told some 5 yrs ago i had lumpy breast syndrome, (which fee ls nothing like this atall).Should i go doctor or not i dont want to be taking an apt from someone else, because side affect of hrt.
Hi.You seem to be going through a few issues.Iam sorry I can't help but you can go to your Dr and ask to be referred to a gynae consultant who will help you with your menopause issues.You can't suffer like you are and not be helped.My consultant said to me if any issues get your Dr to refer you to me as Drs aren't as knowledgeable on menopause.Even though you say you are post Menopausal still leaves the fact that you don't have a normal level of oestrogen.Dont be fobbed off if your not happy .You have a right to feel better and get what help you need. I wouldn't feel better today if I just carried on seeing my dr and exchanging one hrt for another.! Plus I didn't go private. Good luck .
Not sure I can help much with the lumpy breasts. It goes without saying that you should mention that to your doctor, and have it checked out. However, just know that estrogen in menopause does NOT raise the risk of breast cancer as is sometimes said. This may simply be the result of your breasts gettng some estrogen stimulation again.
Now as far as your leg and underarm hair growing, yes this is also a function of estrogen. Losing under arm and leg hair is something that all women notice in menopause, as our hair is also stimulated by estrogen. While shaving might be a pain, that really isn't too big of a problem. One of the first things I noticed by the use of vaginal Estrace was that my forearm hair came back. This was normal for me, and honestly I liked it being there again. To me it just looked "right".
Thank you Janver, I know i cannot put off a visit to my GP any longer, i have to face it all head on , was looking for guidance on forums to tackle her on. Have A good Weekend