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Post by lisacharlotte on Aug 11, 2015 11:51:42 GMT
I went into medical menopause at 43. It was bad. My GYN oncologist prescribed Prempro (HRT) and it was a life (and marriage) saver. I used HRT for 5 years and went off 2 years ago with no problems. The raging symptoms did not return.
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Post by katieanna on Aug 11, 2015 12:30:35 GMT
May I ask how old you are? I just turned fifty and am wondering when it is going to hit. I honestly hoped I would make it to retirement before the hot flashes hit. I had a hysterectomy but left the ovaries intact in 2007. I am 45. I wondered if I started the process early but my research says I'm within the range for normal age. I'm sorry to hear what you're going through - but you are not alone. My older sister had very few menopausal symptoms. I, on the other hand, have been battling with the physical and hormonal upheavals for nearly 20 years. I started in my early 40s; menstrual cycle ended when I was 52 but I still get heat flashes from time to time, though not as frequently and not as intensely. Everyone, of course, is different so you need to find someone who will be able to help you with your unique needs. Just know that there IS help and there are medications to help you feel better. Believe me, women who've never experienced it really have no clue. I never dreamed that menopause could be worse than puberty but it was for me. Good luck!
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Post by Gravity on Aug 11, 2015 12:44:40 GMT
I am menopausal with a teenaged daughter. Mother Nature is a cruel heartless bitch.
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Post by scrapaddie on Aug 11, 2015 12:48:06 GMT
I had a hysterectomy at 29 that included the removal of my remaining ovary--I was in perimenopause already. I was really worried about the hot flashes/etc. because I can't take hormones because of my clotting disorders. My pain control doctor lined up a ganglion nerve block to stop hot flashes even before I had my hysterectomy. Ganglion Nerve block study I wasn't part of the study, but my doctor was the first doctor to offer the block in the area of Chicago where I lived. I still had a rough time, but it wasn't nearly as bad as it would have been. I'm not even allowed estrogen or progesterone cream, and the vaginal thinning/shrinking is driving me crazy. I'm going to have to find someone to give me the cream--even if I have a high risk of a PE. I'd rather have 5 years, feel normal--not like if I walk too much the friction will cause my groin to catch fire, and have the amazing sex I used to have with dh than live 15 -20 years in the desert right now. Keep on the vaginal dryness and go to your gyn at the first sign of loss of elasticity. Nobody told me, and I'm in bad shape now. Dh has been suffering from very low testosterone and nerve pain in his groin, so we were on hiatus anyway. I had to fight tooth and nail to get the hysterectomy because I'm so high risk--I had precancerous cells in my uterus and my bio mother died at 42 of uterine cancer. I wanted the surgeon to go ahead and lift my bladder up so I didn't have to go through another surgery. She refused. Guess what's falling down to my knees? I'm hoping the bladder dropping is causing a lot of my vaginal problems--I feel like when they took my cervix out, they made my v half as long as it was. The things we women go through... men wouldn't stand a chance of putting up with this crap. I really wish I had been more forceful and hadn't "waited and seen" if things improved and wasted so much time when I first went into menopause. I got blown off. Thankfully, I have good doctors now. Wow! I had all of my my machinery out at the age of 37.... The only symptom of menopause I have suffered is perhaps dryness. I say perhaps because my ex was not a great lover and I'm no longer married. I am now 63, so I really don't expect to experience it. I did take Premarin for the first two years, but then I insurance changed my doctor was no longer available. I simply couldnt afford to continue seeing him. So I stopped taking the premarin
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Post by anonrefugee on Aug 11, 2015 12:59:46 GMT
I am menopausal with a teenaged daughter. Mother Nature is a cruel heartless bitch. I can so relate- even if it's sons! Actually I'm now in menopause but restarted HRT to save my hair. My internist provides the prescription. I was taking Prempro, but now take two separate pills that count as generics. I save money and haven't noticed a difference. Hope you get relief soon joinutah !
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Post by guzismom on Aug 11, 2015 14:24:00 GMT
all as a result of menopause! I'm dealing with the hot flashes that make my ears as hot as the surface of the sun. I'm dealing with the intermittent, unpredictable periods. I'm dealing with the insomnia even though I'd give my right arm to have more than 4 hours of sleep a night. But the hormonal mood changes are killing me. My husband, whom I adore, is in his office hiding from me because I am volatile - happy one moment and hateful the next. I've worked for a company for almost 18 years but today I almost quit because of a little annoyance with a coworker. I was unkind to my 15 year old son who didn't warrant even the slightest reprimand. I am moody and cry at the slightest provocation. This is not me!!! I am kind. I am thoughtful. I am the pleaser and peacemaker. At this moment I don't even like myself and don't blame my family one bit for running for cover when I walk through the door. I am scheduled with my PCP next week but I know he's very conservative when it comes to HRT and I predict he will be reluctant to prescribe it for me. Do the mood changes ease as time goes by? Please, someone tell me there is hope. Jo If you are not getting what you want/need from your doctor, perhaps you need a new doctor.
I am in your same shoes, so I know what you are going through. Good luck.
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Post by leslie132 on Aug 11, 2015 14:33:42 GMT
I feel for you. And worry for me!!!
I already have horrid mood swings. I already have hot flashes that cause sweat to drip from the side of my face down. I don't know how I will deal with it when it hits full on. Maybe I will live under a bridge as well!
Until then take care of yourself. I hope your doctor helps you ease this situation!!
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Post by traceys on Aug 11, 2015 15:38:09 GMT
I had my last period a few months after my 42nd birthday. No off-and-on, no irregularity, just one month there and never again. For a few years I had what I thought were hot flashes....until the real thing hit and I wanted to rip off my clothes and roll in the snow! At that point I asked my doctor for something and he put me on Prem-Pro. I still have my ovaries, so I have to take a combination of estrogen and progesterone.
The six weeks that it took to get accustomed to that was the WORST time of my life. Knowing what I know now, I should've rented a cabin in the woods and had supplies dropped in by helicopter....LOL! If I wasn't crying, I was ready to beat the living daylights out of the first person who crossed my path. I almost quit at the end of the first month, but the hot flashes and night sweats were so bad I just couldn't bear the thought. So I decided to give it another month. Two weeks later, it was like a light switch....I felt great! No problems since then, and it's been about nine or ten years I guess.
I know some people worry about hormones because of other effects, but I was a very low-risk candidate based on my family history. Just know that there may be a period of adjustment to them and alert everybody to bear with you....it *will* end, and they should help your other symptoms. Good luck!
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Post by 61redhead on Aug 11, 2015 15:47:49 GMT
I was completely finished with menopause by the time I was 50 years old. I have issues that prevent my doing HRT, so my doc put me on Zoloft. I am convinced that it saved my marriage!
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Post by pb on Aug 11, 2015 15:57:39 GMT
I told my two boys to remember this time in my life so they would have sympathy for their wives years later.
I also said that if I had lived in earlier times they would have locked me in the attic.
Every problem I had was magnified tenfold.
Always dealt with my depression issues with therapy am now on anti depressants and will be for the rest of my life. Minor OCD and anxiety issues blossomed and I now take anti anxiety meds periodically.
Always had a hard time gaining weight and could lose easily...now a total struggle.
Digestive issues are now IBS.
I started peri menopause early and it took a long time. I was a complete and utter mess.
Please watch your diet, exercise, and consider meditation.
Hugs.
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Post by janeinbama on Aug 11, 2015 16:12:25 GMT
I am taking Estroven, an over the counter drug for perimenopausal/menopausal women. Gyno recommended it to begin with but said he had other things. It has worked OK for me, runs about $20 a month. I had the anger bursts, hot flashes, and insomnia; No night sweats Thank God! I am 4 months away from official menopause - but who is counting???
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Post by flute4peace on Aug 11, 2015 20:04:07 GMT
My conservative PCP refused me any HRT because of my family's history of ovarian and breast cancer. However, she never bothered to suggest having genetic testing done to see if I carry the genetic markers for it that my mother does. Thankfully, the OB-GYN who did my hysterectomy did suggest the test. As soon as she found out that I don't carry the gene, she put me on HRT. it's amazing how much better I feel. I never had huge mood swings, but I did become snappier with everyone. For me, the worst symptoms were the hot flashes and ( ) vaginal thinning/dryness. Did I mention how much happier DH is because of the HRT. My family's history is what will cause my PCP's reluctance too. Did your insurance cover the genetic testing? I heard it is very expensive and may not be covered. At this point I would pay almost any amount of money to have a treatment. Glad you are better! Being a girl is no fun at times. My Mom found Vitamin E to be very helpful. She is a BC survivor so wasn't able to take the hormones. I'm sorry you're feeling so rotten
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Post by Pahina722 on Aug 11, 2015 20:15:49 GMT
My conservative PCP refused me any HRT because of my family's history of ovarian and breast cancer. However, she never bothered to suggest having genetic testing done to see if I carry the genetic markers for it that my mother does. Thankfully, the OB-GYN who did my hysterectomy did suggest the test. As soon as she found out that I don't carry the gene, she put me on HRT. it's amazing how much better I feel. I never had huge mood swings, but I did become snappier with everyone. For me, the worst symptoms were the hot flashes and ( ) vaginal thinning/dryness. Did I mention how much happier DH is because of the HRT. My family's history is what will cause my PCP's reluctance too. Did your insurance cover the genetic testing? I heard it is very expensive and may not be covered. At this point I would pay almost any amount of money to have a treatment. Glad you are better! Being a girl is no fun at times. My OB/GYN ordered the testing as medically necessary because of my family history, so my insurance covered it. My grandmother died of ovarian cancer; my mother is a survivor. My mother and both her sisters have had breast cancer and one of the sisters died of it. Doc said I was pretty much the poster child for the kind of woman who should be tested immediately. I understand the testing was about $500. Because I'm such a wussy about needles, it wasn't the cost as much as the idea of having more blood sucked out of my arm that was causing me concern.
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Post by k8smom on Aug 11, 2015 20:21:28 GMT
I am going through peri-menopause now too but hopefully soon will graduate to menopause as it's been 8 months without Aunt Flow. I am just now having any symptoms such a hot flashes, and they are not very often or very regular. They feel like a niacin flush to me. I am already divorced and my kids are grown so I can't comment on the mood stuff because I am as happy as a clam most of the time with just myself to contend with. And my co-workers have always annoyed me.
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Post by birukitty on Aug 11, 2015 20:32:16 GMT
I'm 3 years into menopause and now the hot flashes are much, much better. I barely feel them these days. My sister gave me a bottle of Evening Primrose Oil capsules and I take 2 each night. It's made a huge difference! I'm 55. At the beginning the hot flashes and the night sweats were horrific. The description of wanting to rip your clothes off and roll in the snow made by another Pea is quite accurate. That's exactly how it felt. I decided not to use any HRT. I've dealt with migraines for the last 35 years and my biggest trigger is hormone fluctuation. I did try, but that made the migraines worse. So, I'm only using Evening Primrose Oil.
Debbie in MD.
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Post by joinutah on Aug 11, 2015 23:30:08 GMT
I had a hysterectomy at 29 that included the removal of my remaining ovary--I was in perimenopause already. I was really worried about the hot flashes/etc. because I can't take hormones because of my clotting disorders. My pain control doctor lined up a ganglion nerve block to stop hot flashes even before I had my hysterectomy. Ganglion Nerve block study I wasn't part of the study, but my doctor was the first doctor to offer the block in the area of Chicago where I lived. I still had a rough time, but it wasn't nearly as bad as it would have been. I'm not even allowed estrogen or progesterone cream, and the vaginal thinning/shrinking is driving me crazy. I'm going to have to find someone to give me the cream--even if I have a high risk of a PE. I'd rather have 5 years, feel normal--not like if I walk too much the friction will cause my groin to catch fire, and have the amazing sex I used to have with dh than live 15 -20 years in the desert right now. Keep on the vaginal dryness and go to your gyn at the first sign of loss of elasticity. Nobody told me, and I'm in bad shape now. Dh has been suffering from very low testosterone and nerve pain in his groin, so we were on hiatus anyway. I had to fight tooth and nail to get the hysterectomy because I'm so high risk--I had precancerous cells in my uterus and my bio mother died at 42 of uterine cancer. I wanted the surgeon to go ahead and lift my bladder up so I didn't have to go through another surgery. She refused. Guess what's falling down to my knees? I'm hoping the bladder dropping is causing a lot of my vaginal problems--I feel like when they took my cervix out, they made my v half as long as it was. The things we women go through... men wouldn't stand a chance of putting up with this crap. I really wish I had been more forceful and hadn't "waited and seen" if things improved and wasted so much time when I first went into menopause. I got blown off. Thankfully, I have good doctors now. Oh my goodness! Bless your heart, I feel so bad for you! It is horrible that we go through all this but it isn't talked about. My mom didn't tell me about this and my friends don't talk about it either. I am going to start a dialog with the women I know to prepare them and let them know they aren't alone, if they are having these issues. We really need to look at for each other!
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Post by joinutah on Aug 11, 2015 23:36:46 GMT
I'm sorry to hear what you're going through - but you are not alone. My older sister had very few menopausal symptoms. I, on the other hand, have been battling with the physical and hormonal upheavals for nearly 20 years. I started in my early 40s; menstrual cycle ended when I was 52 but I still get heat flashes from time to time, though not as frequently and not as intensely. Everyone, of course, is different so you need to find someone who will be able to help you with your unique needs. Just know that there IS help and there are medications to help you feel better. Believe me, women who've never experienced it really have no clue. I never dreamed that menopause could be worse than puberty but it was for me. Good luck! I'm sad others are going through this but it is comforting to know my symptoms are within the realm of normal. I'm realizing I've had other problems too, like stomach upset and a yeast infection, that are also caused by the onset of menopause/perimenopause. I'm really hating these changes!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2015 23:54:01 GMT
My family's history is what will cause my PCP's reluctance too. Did your insurance cover the genetic testing? I heard it is very expensive and may not be covered. At this point I would pay almost any amount of money to have a treatment. Glad you are better! Being a girl is no fun at times. My OB/GYN ordered the testing as medically necessary because of my family history, so my insurance covered it. My grandmother died of ovarian cancer; my mother is a survivor. My mother and both her sisters have had breast cancer and one of the sisters died of it. Doc said I was pretty much the poster child for the kind of woman who should be tested immediately. I understand the testing was about $500. Because I'm such a wussy about needles, it wasn't the cost as much as the idea of having more blood sucked out of my arm that was causing me concern. How did you survive ovarian cancer? Do you show symptoms or did your doctor just go looking for it based on family history? This is of concern to me as my mom has had both breast and now ovarian cancers and the ovarian was caught too late. Is there any testing that can be done? Please PM me if you don't want to post to the group. This scares me, but knowing you survived it gives me hope
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Post by peasapie on Aug 12, 2015 0:00:48 GMT
I've been on a low dose of estradiol since my hysterectomy (which included ovaries). It has eliminated the hot flashes and joint pains. I was already taking Lexapro, so I didn't experience the emotional stuff often associated with menopause. Glad you are seeing your doctor. Medication really helps.
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Post by joinutah on Aug 12, 2015 0:04:34 GMT
Ladies, Thank you all very much! It helps to know I'm not alone but I wish none of us had to go through this! My dh and I went to bed without talking, which rarely happens with us. I apologized this morning and asked him to read this thread. It helped to give a voice to the things I've been feeling. I also had a long talk with my 15 year old too. It was actually funny - I told him I am going through a change and he asked, "Is it biological? If so, I don't want to know." He is a smart boy! But we talked and he's prepared now for the mood swings that might hit without warning. I am going to make it my mission to talk openly about this with my friends. I believe women should be informed about the things that may happen when we begin this phase of life. I had no idea. I had heard about hot flashes but that was all I knew before I began researching menopause. Again, thank you all very much! I wish you all the best in this not-so-grand adventure. Jo
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Post by Pahina722 on Aug 12, 2015 0:53:55 GMT
My OB/GYN ordered the testing as medically necessary because of my family history, so my insurance covered it. My grandmother died of ovarian cancer; my mother is a survivor. My mother and both her sisters have had breast cancer and one of the sisters died of it. Doc said I was pretty much the poster child for the kind of woman who should be tested immediately. I understand the testing was about $500. Because I'm such a wussy about needles, it wasn't the cost as much as the idea of having more blood sucked out of my arm that was causing me concern. How did you survive ovarian cancer? Do you show symptoms or did your doctor just go looking for it based on family history? This is of concern to me as my mom has had both breast and now ovarian cancers and the ovarian was caught too late. Is there any testing that can be done? Please PM me if you don't want to post to the group. This scares me, but knowing you survived it gives me hope I didn't have ovarian cancer; my mother did. She was diagnosed at 59 and is still kicking at 80. When she was diagnosed, she had had no symptoms. Her doctor felt the mass during her Pap smear exam and sent her immediately for more testing. A week later, she'd had her ovaries removed and was scheduling the chemo. Luckily, while she had tumors in both ovaries, they had developed independently, not spread from one to the other, so her chemo lasted for six months. Other than losing her hair and being weak, she had no negative effects. There are blood tests which you can get to detect ovarian cancer, but first I would suggest that you get the genetic testing to determine if you have the gene that predisposes you to breast and ovarian cancer. My mother has it (I don't). Unfortunately, she didn't get tested for it until after she developed breast cancer about 5 years ago. If she HAD been tested earlier, I'm sure she would have had preemptive mastectomies and avoided the chemo which really hit her hard this time.
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Post by leftturnonly on Aug 12, 2015 1:07:17 GMT
all as a result of menopause! I'm dealing with the hot flashes that make my ears as hot as the surface of the sun. I'm dealing with the intermittent, unpredictable periods. I'm dealing with the insomnia even though I'd give my right arm to have more than 4 hours of sleep a night. But the hormonal mood changes are killing me. My husband, whom I adore, is in his office hiding from me because I am volatile - happy one moment and hateful the next. I've worked for a company for almost 18 years but today I almost quit because of a little annoyance with a coworker. I was unkind to my 15 year old son who didn't warrant even the slightest reprimand. I am moody and cry at the slightest provocation. This is not me!!! I am kind. I am thoughtful. I am the pleaser and peacemaker. At this moment I don't even like myself and don't blame my family one bit for running for cover when I walk through the door. I am scheduled with my PCP next week but I know he's very conservative when it comes to HRT and I predict he will be reluctant to prescribe it for me. Do the mood changes ease as time goes by? Please, someone tell me there is hope. Jo Just wondering if Donald Trump could use this excuse?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2015 3:12:08 GMT
How did you survive ovarian cancer? Do you show symptoms or did your doctor just go looking for it based on family history? This is of concern to me as my mom has had both breast and now ovarian cancers and the ovarian was caught too late. Is there any testing that can be done? Please PM me if you don't want to post to the group. This scares me, but knowing you survived it gives me hope I didn't have ovarian cancer; my mother did. She was diagnosed at 59 and is still kicking at 80. When she was diagnosed, she had had no symptoms. Her doctor felt the mass during her Pap smear exam and sent her immediately for more testing. A week later, she'd had her ovaries removed and was scheduling the chemo. Luckily, while she had tumors in both ovaries, they had developed independently, not spread from one to the other, so her chemo lasted for six months. Other than losing her hair and being weak, she had no negative effects. There are blood tests which you can get to detect ovarian cancer, but first I would suggest that you get the genetic testing to determine if you have the gene that predisposes you to breast and ovarian cancer. My mother has it (I don't). Unfortunately, she didn't get tested for it until after she developed breast cancer about 5 years ago. If she HAD been tested earlier, I'm sure she would have had preemptive mastectomies and avoided the chemo which really hit her hard this time. To be honest, I have the paperwork to do the genetic testing. It takes about a year to see a doctor about the results. I should get tested based on family history, but I am procrastinating. It's not like I could have surgery any time soon with all that's going on. Maybe I will re-apply in a year when I can better deal with the news.
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Post by lisacharlotte on Aug 12, 2015 3:50:58 GMT
I talk about menopause with everyone. So many things I didn't know. The biggest shock was the loss of libido. That's been the hardest to live with.
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Post by Nicole in TX on Aug 12, 2015 15:15:57 GMT
all as a result of menopause! I'm dealing with the hot flashes that make my ears as hot as the surface of the sun. I'm dealing with the intermittent, unpredictable periods. I'm dealing with the insomnia even though I'd give my right arm to have more than 4 hours of sleep a night. But the hormonal mood changes are killing me. My husband, whom I adore, is in his office hiding from me because I am volatile - happy one moment and hateful the next. I've worked for a company for almost 18 years but today I almost quit because of a little annoyance with a coworker. I was unkind to my 15 year old son who didn't warrant even the slightest reprimand. I am moody and cry at the slightest provocation. This is not me!!! I am kind. I am thoughtful. I am the pleaser and peacemaker. At this moment I don't even like myself and don't blame my family one bit for running for cover when I walk through the door. I am scheduled with my PCP next week but I know he's very conservative when it comes to HRT and I predict he will be reluctant to prescribe it for me. Do the mood changes ease as time goes by? Please, someone tell me there is hope. Jo Be very vocal with your PCP. Be insistent that something be done. Don't you hate it when you know you are being hormonal?
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Post by duchess on Aug 12, 2015 15:57:36 GMT
I was having hot flashes about one every hour, couldn't sleep, was miserable and couldn't function at work. I am on HRT and I've had no side effects either (been on them for about 2 years though). I know for a fact that the herbal meds don't help when they are that bad. There is no reason to suffer.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2015 16:07:15 GMT
Jo's the real deal! I'm sorry you are going through this! (I was GIPfunny and Iscrapcrap at 2 peas). I keep changing my name.
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Post by birukitty on Aug 12, 2015 16:26:02 GMT
How did you survive ovarian cancer? Do you show symptoms or did your doctor just go looking for it based on family history? This is of concern to me as my mom has had both breast and now ovarian cancers and the ovarian was caught too late. Is there any testing that can be done? Please PM me if you don't want to post to the group. This scares me, but knowing you survived it gives me hope I didn't have ovarian cancer; my mother did. She was diagnosed at 59 and is still kicking at 80. When she was diagnosed, she had had no symptoms. Her doctor felt the mass during her Pap smear exam and sent her immediately for more testing. A week later, she'd had her ovaries removed and was scheduling the chemo. Luckily, while she had tumors in both ovaries, they had developed independently, not spread from one to the other, so her chemo lasted for six months. Other than losing her hair and being weak, she had no negative effects. There are blood tests which you can get to detect ovarian cancer, but first I would suggest that you get the genetic testing to determine if you have the gene that predisposes you to breast and ovarian cancer. My mother has it (I don't). Unfortunately, she didn't get tested for it until after she developed breast cancer about 5 years ago. If she HAD been tested earlier, I'm sure she would have had preemptive mastectomies and avoided the chemo which really hit her hard this time. I'm so sorry your mother had to go through that Pahina. My great grandmother died from a female cancer but all I know is "down there" as my mother says. Back then they didn't talk about those things. My grandmother didn't have cancer, nor did my mother. Still with your post about having no symptoms I worry. I haven't had a gyn visit in 3 years. Yep, I know-I shouldn't let these things slide. I'm probably just fine and it's so far back I don't have to worry, but I thank you for waking me up and making me take notice. I'm making an appointment today with a gyn. Debbie in MD.
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Post by gryroagain on Aug 12, 2015 16:26:55 GMT
So what do you do when you can't take hormones? I am seriously worried about this, as I am still in perimenopause and I am a raving lunatic sometimes. It is probably going to be all the time soon. And I have no clue what to do if I can't take HRT. I can ask a dr, but I don't have a regular one and we are moving, yet again, next month.
So if you have managed symptoms or gone through this and not taken/not been able to take HRT, can you tell me about that?
This is getting me a bit worried. No hormones has never been a big deal or interfered in my life past "gee your acne could be treated with BCP but that's not an option" as a teen. But this is a pretty big quality of life issue looming and I am getting freaked out!
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Post by joinutah on Aug 12, 2015 16:29:15 GMT
Nicole in Texas:
I do hate it! I am sitting at work right now, fuming because of a little remark from a coworker. It is such a small thing that I normally wouldn't even notice, much less get mad about it, but right now I'm angry. I keep telling myself to let it go but I can't seem to move on. This is so frustrating. I can't seem to think rationally - it is a little scary.
Jo
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