Menopause Discussion > Personal Experiences
Tell us how you cope without HRT
Kathleen:
Hello nanettepr and welcome to the forum.
It seems that your post was overlooked unfortunately. This can happen when people put their questions in one of the large subject categories so perhaps next time try posting your message in the main part of the forum where it is sure to be see by everyone.
I am sorry that you have had a stroke and I hope that your recovery is going well. It is a shame that your GP has ruled out HRT however if there is one thing that comes up time and time again on this site it's that GPs know very little about the menopause generally and HRT in particular. For this reason I suggest that you ask to be referred to an NHS menopause clinic or, if you can, become a patient of a private clinic. You may also want to look at the YouTube videos of Dr Louise Newson who runs a private clinic and offers Zoom appointments. She has said that just as doctors use thyroid replacement drugs to treat lHypothyroidism, they should also use HRT for the symptoms of the menopause. It is also possible that a specialist will have helped other women in your position.
I hope that you get the help that you need and please post an update when you can.
Take care.
K.
HotnTingly:
I’m only on day four of taking Everol 50 and utrogestan 200mg a day for 14 days but my hot flashes and anxiety seem to be getting worse not better, is this normal? Am I expecting too much too soon?
trandall:
I started on patches in February and instantly found improvement and found the anxiety I had been experiencing was definitely reduced which was amazing. I got Covid at the beginning of August and unfortunately the anxiety seemed to increase again. Although it’s calmed down a bit again it’s still a bit tough to deal with. I have health anxiety and most days find myself overthinking every ache and pain I have which as you ladies will know varies from day to day. I’ve had bloods done and a recent smear test and all good but sometimes I can’t convince my brain of this.
Dandelion:
--- Quote from: HotnTingly on October 24, 2021, 08:51:47 AM ---I’m only on day four of taking Everol 50 and utrogestan 200mg a day for 14 days but my hot flashes and anxiety seem to be getting worse not better, is this normal? Am I expecting too much too soon?
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Sorry to hear they are getting worse.
I hope some more knowledgeable ladies can help you.
I have had a return of meno symptoms and I am 56, it started at 42, I am back on 100mcg, as I feel odd wearing summer vests walking down the street at this time of year.
I have not told my doctor, I got them privately, as they want to do a colonoscopy.
They did about 8 years ago, before I moved up to 100mcg, and the IBS went.
trandall:
I started on HRT patches in February and found it helped my anxiety and other physical symptoms almost immediately until in August I had Covid. Soon after this I could feel the anxiety creeping back in and my mind was racing with every ache and pain I experienced. I went back to thinking everything was sinister. I found myself back at the GP again asking for reassurance and had some bloods etc done. It’s taken a few weeks to calm down but do get episodes still and wonder if I need to ask to have HRT increased to support the health anxiety any thoughts ?
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