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[GBGilly]

Just wanted to say hallo to you all and introduce myself.  I am 56 and have just started on a mild dose of HRT a week ago! I have been trying to go the all natural route and do eat very healthily, keep myself fit etc - however since my periods having stopped a year ago various things have happened which I wasn't liking!  Everything 'drying up' has been the biggest problem, with very dry nasal passages which have caused constant nosebleeds, dry mouth (a specialist has diagnosed me with 'burning mouth syndrome' - though I'm not actually sure that is the correct diagnosis myself  ) - dry cracking lips that were peeling all the time and not a good look as made lipstick look tacky... and of course the sexual side of things are not good with all this dryness...
However - this may all sound a bit too good to be true... but over the last week since starting the HRT I have had no nose bleeds, my lips are back to normal with no dryness, and I can certainly notice a difference in the vaginal area.... I wonder if anyone else noticed a difference when on HRT in such a short time - long may it continue! 

[jazzfunkanne]

welcome gilly am new too i have a apt. in two weeks to discuss  hrt  with my gp, i am 7 years post menopausal so its catching up with me now i had a early menopause at 43, can i ask what pill they gave you to try x

[Dancinggirl]

Welcome to MM GBGilly
Pleased to hear you are feeling better already - it is amazing how quickly one can feel the benefits.  Are you sleeping better as well?
What HRT have you been given?
DG x

[GBGilly]

Thanks for the welcome ladies   On the box is says Premique Low dose 0.3mg/1.5mg Modified Release tablets - Conjugated Estrogens and Medroxyprogesterone acetate - not sure if that would be a common one to start on?
I was told it was a low dose and that it could be raised to a higher dose if need be.
Dancinggirl - yes I was amazed at how quick it was and felt I must put a post up to share that with everyone.  I haven't noticed any difference with sleep yet but I do tend to be a very light sleeper - maybe that will improve with time x

[Hurdity]

Hi GBGilly

Just to say  from me too - glad HRT is effective for you and hope it continues to be!

Hurdity x

[GBGilly]

Thank you Hurdity! All very positive so far 

[Kelly]

Hi Gilly I have just left the docs with a low dose Hrt prescription. I have been suffering from a burning throat ( diagnosed as acid reflux) since March and I was at the end of my tether!  I am very interested to hear if your burning mouth improved as well? My eyes were dry as well were yours? Doc said she would rather prescribe me anti anxiety pills and a psychologist  but I brought emails from Dr Currie with recommended dose etc.   I just hope I see a change right away like you as the doctor said it would take six weeks. I am 55 -and haven't had a period for 3 years . Thought I had escaped all problems but this throat problem came from nowhere ,awful burning and strange feeling on roof of mouth and one side of my tongue. Did you have any anxiety as well.
I am so pleased you feel better. Enjoy your life now ! XxxKelly

[GBGilly]

Hi Kelly, thanks for your message and sorry for the late response! I do hope the HRT is helping you.  The burning mouth syndrome definitely has improved - it is still there slightly and but not enough to bother me like it was before - I tend to chew gum and this seems to help and my dentist says my teeth are the cleanest he has seen so perhaps the gum is helping in that area!
Yes I would say I had anxiety too, but now 3 months in I feel so much better all round. No more hot flushes and my husband says he sees an enormous change in me - mostly due to my really positive mood and no more getting upset for no reason.
So I am very pro my HRT! For me the pro's definitely outweigh the con's!
Let us know how you are getting on xxx

[Kelly]

So pleased for you Gbgilly ! I stopped Hrt cos my vision was and still is blurred and didn't know if I should continue. Doc said try without but still having vision problems. Waiting for specs now so hopefully they might helpa bit. I was advised to get varifocals ( I only have reading glasses ) but i don't know if I will manage them . Anyone got them? Xxxx