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Tell us how you cope without HRT
Kathleen:
Hello JoanneF
I am no expert but I believe this term refers to Oestrogel, which you rub on your skin and is the oestrogen part of HRT and micronised progesterone otherwise known as Utrogestan which you can take orally or use vaginally.
I suggest you post your question again on another part of the forum where more ladies are likely to notice it.
Take care.
K
Loo53:
Im 67 years old and was moaning the other day about my menopause muffin top belly which I’ve spent the last 10 years trying to get rid of ( I’m ex bodybuilding) plus many other symptoms I have caused by what I see as estrogen dominance along with other metabolic problems. My 40 year old daughter was absolutely gobsmacked that I was unable to be prescribed HRT by my GP. Why she kept asking why? I explained that there is supposedly more risk at my age of various cancers with hrt but I first asked when I turned 60 and got told NO and it’s been no no no ever since. She still cannot get her head around it. I clearly have estrogen dominance now which I’ve suspected for some time plus the obvious fact that I no longer produce progesterone and have only testosterone and estrogen going on. So which is more dangerous estrogen dominance or balanced hormones? Perhaps I don’t fully understand hrt but women who get breast cancer usually have an estrogen blocker prescribed as has my friend. So why am I left with my estrogen dominance over hrt being prescribed? I was prescribed estriol vaginally but the vaginally unfriendly applicators put me off in the end and I also stopped the testrol because I was just uncomfortable taking it only having a vaginal hormone.
This is my view. I am annoyed that I’m left like this.
red elephants:
2 years post surgical menopause.
The game changer has been to be able to finally get to see a menopause specialist. I really had to fight for it.
Estrogen therapies are out of the question for me as I had cancer (now cured) which was estrogen sensitive.
Given that the lack of estrogen causes people to be more susceptible to Alzheimers, Osteoporosis and Heart Disease I am surprised that advice has been so hard to obtain, especially if you fall into the category of not being able to have HRT. It should be a standard thing for all women to be able to see a menopause specialist.
Things that have helped me through thus far have been:
Oily fish 2 times a week. (for the mind and heart)
Exercise
Collagen powder
Apple a day (for plaque formation prevention - Alzheimers website- can't remember which one but it was a specialized medical one)
A good quality multivitamin and mineral designed for women going through menopause.
Sometimes a small amount of seaweed (1g) to prevent cold sweats.
hereandthere:
Hi red elephants
Thanks for the tip about apples. Funny that I didn’t know this as I do intermittent fasting for Alzheimers (a year and a half now), as my mom has it. Others can read about it here-
https://www.google.co.za/amp/s/www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-9254493/amp/An-apple-day-reduce-Alzheimers-risk-scientists-say.html
I have Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (precursor to cancer) which is likely hormone sensitive, so sadly I’m going off HRT.
What collagen powder and seaweed do you buy?
I’m terrible with oily fish. I like salmon but it’s expensive in South Africa where I live. Basically I need to eat pilchards. :-\
nannettepr:
Hi. I'm a new member. Recently I suffered an unspecified Stroke. All my blood tests are normal, no blood clots issues, no cholesterol, I don't smoke nor drink. However I wanted to start with HRT because I started with symptoms of perimenopause but my GP can't prescribed me any type of HRT because of the unspecified Stroke I had. I'm frustrated because other options don't not protect me from Osteoporosis in the future, I struggle with my sleep, I'm getting Hot flashes, I'm struggling with my weight as well even though I have a good diet and I do cycling (well I stopped since I had my Stroke but soon I will go back to cycling). I don't believe in placebo therapies to deal with the root cause of my symptoms. (Supplements, massages, cognitive therapy because none of this can supply the hormones I need and I can't accept that the best option I have is to put up with it :'(
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