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Belle:
Hi everyone
I'm really pleased to have found this forum. I'm 44 years old and have recently been told by my GP that I'm perimenopausal - my FSH level was 21. I have had a difficult 2-3 years with depression, anxiety and insomnia, brain fog, poor concentration, my cycle varying from 21 to 42 days, heavy periods, and more recently aching joints. I left my job as I thought it was the cause of the depression but the depression continued! I now work from home, which fits in with the family, but I'm finding it a bit isolating. I went to the doctor's (again) earlier this year thinking there was something terribly wrong with me to find it's the menopause! I can't say I was too pleased with the news but relieved that it wasn't something more serious!
I was prescribed Prozac and advised to go for counselling. I've been taking the Prozac for 5 weeks now and have noticed very little difference, just the side effects of Prozac! I'm still waiting for a counselling appointment - although I'm not sure what I'm going to be counselled about! My GP says I can have HRT once my periods have stopped. I have very occasional night sweats but no hot flushes in the day.
I would just like to feel 'normal' again - even if just for a day! I'm sure there's lots of really helpful advice and suggestions on this forum and I'm going to have a good read through the posts.
Lx
honeybun:
Welcome to the forum.
Sorry to be blunt but your GP is talking rubbish. You do not need to wait until your periods stop before you can have HRT. In fact at your age he should be encouraging you to take it. At your age you are just replacing the hormones that should still be rightfully yours. It will protect your heart and bones and can prevent VA.
Have a look at the green menu on the left and see what your options are.
Go back and see your GP again.
You may not need ADs at all. Doctors are all to keen to hand them out when the true problems are hormonal.
Look around and join in.
Honeyb
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Evenstar:
Hi Belle and welcome xxxxx
CLKD:
:welcomemm: Prozac made me :cuss: .......... there's no problem taking an anti-depressant as it will lift the mood enabling you to see the 'wood for the trees'. At least your GP recognises that the menopause can begin at your age. Some fob ladies off with 'that age is too early' ......
>:(
Browse round ......
Belle:
Thank you all for the welcome.
I'm hoping to see my GP tomorrow so need to pluck up the courage to ask about hrt again!
Lx
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