HRT has been amazing in giving me my life back after curing all my menopause symptoms such as memory loss, mood swings and night sweats, but it has given me a very unwanted symptom, migraines. My GP has told me that I will now have to come off of the HRT as it could cause a stroke. This has depressed me as I run a business on my own and know that the menopause symtoms will make this impossible. I don't know what to do. Please can anyone offer advise?
I came off HRT 2 weeks ago and I can say I feel the same. The first week was a bit tough but now I am back to normal. It is just like after having a baby. While pregnant u glow and after pregnancy u shrivel like a prune.
After a few weeks your body adjusts again.
I know it is uncomfortable and a pain but it does go. I haven't even lost my libido thank God for that!!
Thank you so much natacha66, that has filled me with hope xx
At the end of the day we are women and we have to put up with so much in this life. It's not enough to be a woman, carry kids, deal with periods for years, mood swings, hormones.
Seems that when we were created it wasn't really thought through. If God is a man ( as most people do believe him to be) you can understand why all the problems. Men honestly get away with loads when you think of it. Women were created to have children and look after the home while men to work and fight wars. Not really thought through. But the key point here is that women have always been stronger and more sage. We can multitask, have kids,hold the fort at home and work. At least that's what I do with no husband. My ex hasn't been in the picture or in my kids life for over 7 years. Nonetheless we carry on.
I always compare men to a computer. When u get a PC it is gorgeous, fast, reliable, works well, so many features to use and abuse. Thing is like any men it starts slowing down after a while and showing defects. Hahahah. PC's ingenious idea but created by men. Put a woman's touch in it will be a whole different story.
I am not against men, don't get me wrong. After 47 years on this planet I met the love of my life, a me as a man. Has common sense, sees things how they are and has been ever so supportive ever since I got my abnormal scan result. Is coming with me to my hysteroscopy on the 2nd and loves me to bits and my girls like him a lot. But it was by the off chance that he walked into my life, when I least expected it. After 7 years of a dry spell. But this dry spell gave me time to focus on my girls and help them grow into the wonderful companions and women they are today.
Yes we go through a lot us women but there is a reason why we were created this way. It is because it is well known that we can carry the burdens of this world over our shoulders.
So never give up.
This is what I tell my students in the master I teach, my teenage students that come to settle in the UK. I guide them and prepare them for life, I don't only teach them the subjects.
So have faith all will be well.
A bit of a lecture here but I hope it helps.
Lucky lucky you. Nine months off HRT and still the same. We are all different and perhaps severity of the symptoms make a difference too.
I am sorry. My reply was meant for natcha not for you. I was lucky in that HRT helped my migraines. But, I feel I have no life now I am not taking HRT. Lack of sleep and embarrasment at the clammy skin even throughout the day. I have tried the natural stuff. Nothing else works for me. 9 years later, I think I will have them for life
What about your diet?
Have u cut caffeine, alcohol, fasts food, junk food?
Do u smoke?
Have u thought of meditation? There's a rat app called Calm.
Do u do any sports? I walk the dog for about 5km every other day.
Do not let menopause over take your life.
You are a strong woman. Try natural
Remedies. Go for massages. Pamper yourself.
Positivity is a must. Do not let it over take your life. I am here for whatever u need.
I replied to you and it got lost. So frustrated
walk or run at least 10k a day. Was a massage therapist do meditation, dont smoke, have been veggie for 37 years.
Tried again and it got lost. Sorry if I sound abrupt. This is frustrating. I will try again later
Oh dear.
You are dreading the side effects of coming off HRT. Which is normal. But remember each individual is different and reacts to things differently. Some women sail through pregnancy, some have the worst time. Some women have no period pains, some are bedridden due to it.
I believe the fact that u are healthy and u walk a lot and run your own business will help a lot. Don't predict the future and suffer in anticipation. For everything there is a solution on life.
You will be fine. Your health is more important than HRT. What good will u be with a stroke?
Maxine, refreshing to here for me because I start HRT tonite, but scary for you and I for the high risk of stroke it may cause. How long have you been taking these, and why stop now when they are helping you?
I said why stop when they are helping you? Shame on me as I just woke up. Stopping the HRT outweighs the risk of a stroke, But it's really sad that somethinh which helps you so much has bad side effects whicj could lead to serious consequences. Us women cannot win!
Natacha,
Funny you say that about Men. I always say if men were the ones who conceived and carried a child, humans would be close to extinction! Lol! I agree that when God created the women, he got something wrong which leads me to believe God is a man! Also, why does the word menopause have the word Men in it? I think menses should have been a man's role in life.
Hahahahahah u r funny.
Because we give a pause to men while going through it and it is our chance to drive them mad.
How long were you on HRT
I retired 14 years ago. There was no chance of working with these hot flushes. My risk of stroke is 3 in 1000 increase if I continue taking HRT Iinto my 70s. This is the worst thing I have ever had to deal with. I honestly think this risk is well worth it to have a life again
I have been off HRT for 9 months straight. No improvement in my symptoms. I am not suffering in anticipation. Many women get hot flushes, but very few, this severe.
Hi Colleen,
I have been on HRT for about a year, I have tried 3 different types. I am currently on Estrogel. I will go down the diet route and try getting Estrogen from food. I am very healthy in every other way. I don't smoke, I excercise every day and eat a healthy diet. I am definitley coming back as a man next time!!!
What is really worrying me Natacha66 is going back to how I was before the HRT. I will try getting Estrogen from food. I will do everything I can to help myself.